Easy cinnamon rolls

2h 30m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and one packet of active dry yeast in a measuring cup.
  2. 2Mix the yeast mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears.
  3. 3In a mixing bowl, combine 3.5 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, one egg, 0.25 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the yeast mixture.
  4. 4Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes.
  5. 5Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
  6. 6Drizzle a little olive oil in a bowl and spread it evenly.
  7. 7Place the dough into the greased bowl.
  8. 8Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for one hour until it has doubled in size.
  9. 9Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  10. 10Roll the dough into a rectangle using a rolling pin.
  11. 11Prepare the filling by mixing 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until all combined.
  12. 12Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  13. 13Roll the dough from the back to form a log.
  14. 14Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut each half in half, and then one more time, resulting in 8 equal pieces.
  15. 15Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  16. 16Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes until they are nice and puffy.
  17. 17Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  18. 18While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the icing by combining 1 cup of powdered sugar and about 3 tablespoons of milk in a measuring cup.
  19. 19Whisk the icing mixture, adding a splash of vanilla extract.
  20. 20Once the cinnamon rolls are done, brush the icing on them while they are still hot.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 3.5 cups all purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons sugar
  • 1 egg
  • 0.25 cup melted butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.33 cup softened butter
  • 0.75 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 3 tablespoons milk
  • splash vanilla extract

Equipment

measuring cupmixing bowlwhiskstand mixer with dough hookplastic wraprolling pinknifebaking dishpastry brush

Tips

  • For the dough, you can use butter instead of oil to grease the bowl.
  • The rectangular or oval shape of the dough doesn't have to be perfect.
  • Spread the filling evenly for consistent flavor.
  • Brush the icing on the cinnamon rolls while they are still hot.