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 and sugar, sprinkle yeast over the top, and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Make Dough
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until a dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 4
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 5
Prepare Filling
In a medium bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Melt the cup of butter and set aside.
Assembly
- 6
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle (about 16x24 inches).
- 7
- 8
Cut Rolls
Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into 12-15 equal pieces.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
Baking
- 10
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- 11
Bake Rolls
Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
- 12
Make Icing
In a mixing bowl, beat together cream cheese, butter, vanilla extract, and powdered sugar until smooth and creamy.
Serving
- 13
Ice Rolls
Once the rolls are cool, spread the cream cheese icing over the top before serving.
