Cinnamon Roll Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Icing
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F) with granulated sugar and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the frothy yeast mixture, melted butter, and beaten eggs.
- 3
Knead Dough
Mix until a dough forms, then knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 16x24 inches.
- 7
- 8
Form Rolls
Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
Baking
- 9
Second Rise
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Bake Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
- 12
Mix Icing
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 13
Apply Icing
Once the rolls have cooled slightly, drizzle the icing over the top.