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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

These delightful homemade cinnamon rolls are fluffy, gooey, and drizzled with sweet icing, making them the perfect treat for any occasion.
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Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 packet active dry yeast 1/4 ounce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup milk warmed
  • 1/4 cup butter plus additional for spreading
  • 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup butter melted, for filling
Icing Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar for icing
  • 2 tablespoons milk for icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a mixing bowl, combine 1 cup of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. In a small saucepan, warm the milk and 1/4 cup butter until it's just warm to the touch — not boiling.
  3. Gradually add the warm milk mixture to the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until smooth.
  4. Stir in the egg, followed by the remaining flour, until a soft dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-10 minutes until it feels smooth and elastic.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size, approximately 1 hour.
Assembly and Baking
  1. Roll the dough out onto a floured surface into a rectangle.
  2. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon evenly on top.
  3. Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and cut into 12 even slices.
  4. Place the slices on a greased baking sheet and let them rise again for another 30 minutes.
  5. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  6. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
Icing
  1. For the icing, mix powdered sugar with 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth and drizzle it over the warm rolls before serving.

Notes

Serve slightly warm; pairs perfectly with coffee or orange juice. You can add walnuts or fruits for variation. Homemade cinnamon rolls can be frozen for up to 3 months, just let them thaw before reheating.