Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
5 massive cinnamon rolls.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Glaze
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Combine Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, 2 tablespoons of instant yeast, and 1 teaspoon of salt. Mix well.
- 2
Heat Milk and Butter
In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup of whole milk and 1 tablespoon of unsalted butter over medium heat until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm, about 110°F (43°C).
- 3
Mix Wet Ingredients
In a separate bowl, beat 2 large eggs. Add the warm milk mixture to the eggs and whisk to combine.
- 4
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
- 5
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 6
First Rise
Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Filling Preparation
- 7
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix together 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 8
Roll Out the Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 16x24 inches.
- 9
Spread the Butter
Melt 1 cup of unsalted butter and spread it evenly over the rolled-out dough.
- 10
Add Filling
Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
- 11
Roll the Dough
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seams to seal.
- 12
Cut into Rolls
Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 5 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking pan.
- 13
Second Rise
Cover the pan with a cloth and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking and Glazing
- 14
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 15
Bake the Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 16
Prepare the Glaze
In a mixing bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar, 4 tablespoons of whole milk, and 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract until smooth.
- 17
Glaze the Rolls
Once the rolls are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
