Easy cinnamon rolls

150 mins
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. 2Combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and one packet of active dry yeast in a measuring cup.
  3. 3Combine warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and one packet of active dry yeast in a measuring cup.
  4. 4Mix the yeast mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears.
  5. 5Mix the yeast mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears.
  6. 6Mix the yeast mixture and let it sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears.
  7. 7In 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.
  8. 8In 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.
  9. 9In 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.
  10. 10Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes.
  11. 11Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes.
  12. 12Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes.
  13. 13Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
  14. 14Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
  15. 15Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a smooth ball.
  16. 16Drizzle a little olive oil in a bowl and spread it evenly.
  17. 17Drizzle a little olive oil in a bowl and spread it evenly.
  18. 18Drizzle a little olive oil in a bowl and spread it evenly.
  19. 19Place the dough into the greased bowl.
  20. 20Place the dough into the greased bowl.
  21. 21Place the dough into the greased bowl.
  22. 22Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for one hour until it has doubled in size.
  23. 23Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for one hour until it has doubled in size.
  24. 24Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise for one hour until it has doubled in size.
  25. 25Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  26. 26Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  27. 27Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  28. 28Roll the dough into a rectangle using a rolling pin.
  29. 29Roll the dough into a rectangle using a rolling pin.
  30. 30Roll the dough into a rectangle using a rolling pin.
  31. 31Prepare the filling by mixing 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until all combined.
  32. 32Prepare the filling by mixing 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until all combined.
  33. 33Prepare the filling by mixing 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until all combined.
  34. 34Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  35. 35Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  36. 36Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.
  37. 37Roll the dough from the back to form a log.
  38. 38Roll the dough from the back to form a log.
  39. 39Roll the dough from the back to form a log.
  40. 40Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut each half in half, and then one more time, resulting in 8 equal pieces.
  41. 41Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut each half in half, and then one more time, resulting in 8 equal pieces.
  42. 42Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut each half in half, and then one more time, resulting in 8 equal pieces.
  43. 43Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  44. 44Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  45. 45Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  46. 46Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes until they are nice and puffy.
  47. 47Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes until they are nice and puffy.
  48. 48Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes until they are nice and puffy.
  49. 49Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  50. 50Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  51. 51Bake in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes.
  52. 52While 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.
  53. 53While 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.
  54. 54While 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.
  55. 55Whisk the icing mixture, adding a splash of vanilla extract.
  56. 56Whisk the icing mixture, adding a splash of vanilla extract.
  57. 57Whisk the icing mixture, adding a splash of vanilla extract.
  58. 58Once the cinnamon rolls are done, brush the icing on them while they are still hot.
  59. 59Once the cinnamon rolls are done, brush the icing on them while they are still hot.
  60. 60Once the cinnamon rolls are done, brush the icing on them while they are still hot.

Ingredients

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