Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Indulge in our warm, gooey cinnamon roll, swirled with rich cinnamon and topped with a luscious cream cheese icing.
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Ingredients
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Icing Ingredients
Method
Instructions
- 1
Prepare the Dough
In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until warm (about 110°F). In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk mixture and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- 2
Knead the Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- 3
Make the Filling
In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter on top, and sprinkle with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- 4
Roll and Cut
Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
- 5
Bake the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- 6
Prepare the Icing
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 7
Top and Serve
Drizzle the icing over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately.
