Jul 14 2026
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Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Inspired by Southern Food Company
Time3h
Serves12

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Frosting

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and eggs. Add the melted butter and the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.

  3. 3

    Knead the Dough

    Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    Let Dough Rise

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

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Filling

    In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.

  2. 6

    Roll out Dough

    Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle, approximately 16x24 inches.

  3. 7

    Spread Butter

    Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough.

  4. 8

    Add Filling

    Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.

  5. 9

    Roll the Dough

    Starting from the long edge, carefully roll the dough into a tight log.

  6. 10

    Cut Rolls

    Using a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.

Baking

  1. 11

    Second Rise

    Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

  2. 12

    Preheat Oven

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

  3. 13

    Bake Rolls

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

Frosting Preparation

  1. 14

    Make Frosting

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

  2. 15

    Frost Rolls

    Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven and slightly cooled, spread the cream cheese frosting generously over the top.

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