Scratch-made Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Shareable-sized Cinnamon Roll topped with Icing
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Icing
Method
Prepare the Dough
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F) and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
Let Dough Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling
- 5
Mix Filling Ingredients
In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Melt the butter and set aside.
Assemble the Rolls
- 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 side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- 9
Prepare for Baking
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
Bake the Rolls
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 11
Bake
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Prepare the Icing
- 12
Serve
- 13
Icing and Enjoy
Once the rolls are baked, drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and enjoy!