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 (about 110°F) and active dry yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine 4 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 cup of granulated sugar, and 1 tsp of salt. Add the yeast mixture, 2 large eggs, and melted butter (1 cup). Mix until combined.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Cinnamon Filling
In a medium bowl, mix together 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 tbs of ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- 5
Prepare Butter
Melt 1 cup of butter and set aside to cool slightly.
Assembly
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 7
- 8
Roll and Cut
Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- 9
Second Rise
Cover the dish with a cloth and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 11
Bake Rolls
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
- 12
Serving
- 13
Glaze and Serve
Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and serve.
