Cinnamon Roll Recipe
A soft, buttery roll filled with cinnamon and sugar, topped with cream cheese frosting.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Cream Cheese Frosting
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F), yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Melt the butter and set aside.
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 16x24 inches).
- 7
Final Assembly and Baking
- 8
Roll and Cut
Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 even pieces.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- 10
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Frosting Preparation
- 11
Make Frosting
In a bowl, beat together cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
- 12
Frost Rolls
Once the rolls have cooled slightly, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.
