Cinnamon rolls

Here’s a classic, soft, and gooey Cinnamon Rolls recipe—perfect for breakfast or dessert. This version is fluffy, tender, and topped with a simple glaze.

Ingredients

Dough

• 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (110°F / 43°C)
• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
• ½ cup (100 g) granulated sugar
• ⅓ cup (75 g) unsalted butter, melted
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 eggs
• 4 cups (480 g) all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)

Filling

• ½ cup (100 g) brown sugar
• 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, softened

Glaze

• 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Make the Dough

1. Warm milk and sprinkle yeast on top. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. In a large bowl, combine sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and yeast mixture. Mix well.
3. Gradually add flour until a soft dough forms. Knead 8–10 minutes by hand (or 5–6 minutes in a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled in size.

2. Prepare Filling

1. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
2. Roll the dough into a rectangle (~16×12 inches). Spread softened butter over the surface, then sprinkle cinnamon-sugar evenly on top.

3. Shape Rolls

1. Roll the dough tightly from the long side into a log.
2. Cut into 12 even slices and place in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.

4. Second Rise

1. Cover rolls and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.

6. Glaze

1. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.
2. Drizzle over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

Tips

• For extra gooey rolls, add ¼ cup chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
• For a softer, fluffier texture, use bread flour instead of all-purpose flour.
• Cinnamon rolls taste even better the next day—warm slightly before serving.

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