Immerse yourself in the joy of baking with this delightful recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls, complete with a dreamy, creamy frosting. This recipe promises a deliciously sweet and cinnamon-filled treat.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups milk (360 ml / 12 oz)
- 6 TBS unsalted butter (90 g / 3 oz)
- 1/3 cup sugar (70 g / 2.5 oz)
- 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 large egg yolk, beaten
- 5 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (630 g / 22.5 oz)
- 3/4 tsp salt
For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1.5 cups light brown sugar (300 g / 11 oz)
- 2-3 tsp ground cinnamon
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (175 g / 6 oz)
For the Frosting:
- 1 cup powdered sugar (125 g / 4 oz)
- 1-3 TBS water
Instructions:
- Prepare Baking Sheet:
- Line a half-sized baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Make Dough:
- Heat milk, butter, and sugar in a saucepan until butter melts and sugar dissolves. Cool slightly.
- In a mixer bowl, combine milk mixture, 2 cups flour, egg, egg yolk, yeast, and salt.
- Gradually add remaining flour, kneading with a dough hook for 5 minutes. Let it rise until doubled (1-2 hours).
- Prepare Filling:
- Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Set aside.
- Assemble Rolls:
- Roll dough on a floured surface into a 13" x 18" rectangle.
- Spread filling evenly, roll up tightly, and cut into 12 slices.
- Place slices on the prepared pan, cut side up, and let rise for 2 hours.
- Baking:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 30 minutes.
- Make Frosting:
- Mix powdered sugar and water to create frosting.
- Finishing Touches:
- Drizzle frosting over warm cinnamon rolls.
Enjoy the heavenly taste of these cinnamon rolls, perfect for a cozy breakfast or a sweet treat. The soft, gooey centers combined with the luscious frosting make for an unforgettable homemade delight. 🍽️👩🍳
