Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Freshly baked cinnamon roll topped with cream cheese icing.
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Cream Cheese Icing
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate the Yeast
In a small bowl, combine 1/4 cup of warm milk, 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until bubbly.
- 2
- 3
Combine Wet and Dry Ingredients
Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- 4
Let it Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Rolling
- 5
Prepare the Filling
In a bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Melt the butter for spreading on the dough.
- 6
Roll the 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
Form Cinnamon Rolls
Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.
- 9
Second Rise
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Baking and Icing
- 10
Bake the Rolls
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- 11
Prepare the Icing
While the rolls are baking, beat the cream cheese with powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- 12
Icing the Rolls
Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese icing on top.
