Easy cinnamon rolls

150 mins
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add 1 cup of warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 packet of active dry yeast to a measuring cup.
  2. 2Add 1 cup of warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 packet of active dry yeast to a measuring cup.
  3. 3Add 1 cup of warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and 1 packet of active dry yeast to a measuring cup.
  4. 4Mix the ingredients together.
  5. 5Mix the ingredients together.
  6. 6Mix the ingredients together.
  7. 7Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears on top.
  8. 8Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears on top.
  9. 9Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes until a thin layer of foam appears on top.
  10. 10In a mixing bowl, combine 3.5 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 egg, 0.25 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the yeast mixture.
  11. 11In a mixing bowl, combine 3.5 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 egg, 0.25 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the yeast mixture.
  12. 12In a mixing bowl, combine 3.5 cups of flour, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1 egg, 0.25 cup of melted butter, 1 teaspoon of salt, and the yeast mixture.
  13. 13Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
  14. 14Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
  15. 15Mix with a dough hook for about 10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
  16. 16Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a nice smooth ball.
  17. 17Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a nice smooth ball.
  18. 18Knead the dough by hand for a couple of minutes until it forms a nice smooth ball.
  19. 19Drizzle a little oil (or butter) in a clean bowl and spread it evenly.
  20. 20Drizzle a little oil (or butter) in a clean bowl and spread it evenly.
  21. 21Drizzle a little oil (or butter) in a clean bowl and spread it evenly.
  22. 22Place the dough into the oiled bowl and cover it.
  23. 23Place the dough into the oiled bowl and cover it.
  24. 24Place the dough into the oiled bowl and cover it.
  25. 25Let the dough rise for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  26. 26Let the dough rise for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  27. 27Let the dough rise for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
  28. 28Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  29. 29Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  30. 30Punch the air out of the risen dough and place it on a clean surface.
  31. 31Roll the dough into a rectangle or oval shape using a rolling pin.
  32. 32Roll the dough into a rectangle or oval shape using a rolling pin.
  33. 33Roll the dough into a rectangle or oval shape using a rolling pin.
  34. 34In a separate bowl, mix 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until well combined for the filling.
  35. 35In a separate bowl, mix 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until well combined for the filling.
  36. 36In a separate bowl, mix 0.33 cup of softened butter, 0.75 cup of brown sugar, and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon until well combined for the filling.
  37. 37Dump the filling onto the rolled-out dough and spread it evenly.
  38. 38Dump the filling onto the rolled-out dough and spread it evenly.
  39. 39Dump the filling onto the rolled-out dough and spread it evenly.
  40. 40Grab the back of the dough and roll it up tightly.
  41. 41Grab the back of the dough and roll it up tightly.
  42. 42Grab the back of the dough and roll it up tightly.
  43. 43Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut those halves in half, and then cut them in half one more time to get 8 cinnamon rolls.
  44. 44Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut those halves in half, and then cut them in half one more time to get 8 cinnamon rolls.
  45. 45Cut the rolled dough in half, then cut those halves in half, and then cut them in half one more time to get 8 cinnamon rolls.
  46. 46Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  47. 47Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  48. 48Add the cut cinnamon rolls to a greased baking dish.
  49. 49Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes, or until they are puffy.
  50. 50Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes, or until they are puffy.
  51. 51Cover the baking dish and let the cinnamon rolls rest for another 30 minutes, or until they are puffy.
  52. 52Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  53. 53Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  54. 54Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  55. 55Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  56. 56Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  57. 57Bake for 20-25 minutes.
  58. 58While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and a splash of vanilla.
  59. 59While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and a splash of vanilla.
  60. 60While the cinnamon rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking together 1 cup of powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons of milk, and a splash of vanilla.
  61. 61Once the cinnamon rolls are done, remove them from the oven.
  62. 62Once the cinnamon rolls are done, remove them from the oven.
  63. 63Once the cinnamon rolls are done, remove them from the oven.
  64. 64Brush the icing onto the hot cinnamon rolls.
  65. 65Brush the icing onto the hot cinnamon rolls.
  66. 66Brush the icing onto the hot cinnamon rolls.

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
  • vanilla
  • vanilla
  • vanilla

Equipment

measuring cupspoonmixing bowlstand mixerdough hookrolling pinknifebaking dishwhisk

Tips

  • Ensure the milk is warm (around 100 degrees F) for the yeast to activate properly.
  • If the dough looks like it is too sticky, add more flour, and if it's too dry, add a little milk or water.
  • For the filling, make sure the butter is softened to combine easily.
  • Spread the filling evenly for consistent flavor in each roll.
  • Brush the icing on while the cinnamon rolls are still hot to allow it to melt and absorb into the rolls.