Jul 14 2026
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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Inspired by Eat Crow
Time3h
Serves12

Make Cinnamon Roll Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Icing

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dough

    In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Filling

    In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Melt the unsalted butter and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Roll Out Dough

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16x24 inches).

  2. 7

    Spread Butter and Filling

    Brush the melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the surface.

  3. 8

    Roll and Cut

    Starting from one long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.

  4. 9

    Second Rise

    Cover the rolls with a cloth and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.

Baking

  1. 10

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 11

    Bake Rolls

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.

Icing Preparation

  1. 12

    Make Icing

    In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy.

Serving

  1. 13

    Ice Rolls

    Once the rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese icing over the top. Serve warm.

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