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How to Make Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the enticing aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through the kitchen. These soft, gooey, and utterly delectable treats are a beloved favorite for breakfast, brunch, or even just as a sweet indulgence. Luckily, making your own homemade cinnamon rolls is not as labor-intensive as you might think. With just a few simple ingredients and some patience, you can whip up a batch of these delicious pastries right in the comfort of your own home.

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Ingredients

  • 1 cup milk
  • ⅓ cup butter
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • 4 cups bread flour, divided
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 2 ½ teaspoons rapid-rise yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 ½ tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup butter, softened

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 20 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 20 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls

  • Heat milk and 1/3 cup butter together in a microwave-safe container in a microwave on high power for 30 seconds. Stir and repeat until mixture reaches 120 to 130 degrees F (49 to 54 degrees C). If too cool, microwave for 15 seconds more; if too hot, let cool to proper temperature.
  • Whisk eggs lightly in a small bowl, adding a small amount of milk mixture at a time to temper eggs until thoroughly combined. Pour mixture into the bowl of an electric stand mixer.
  • Mix 3 cups flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add to milk mixture and beat on low speed using a dough hook, scraping down the sides of the bowl using a rubber spatula as needed.
  • Add remaining flour slowly, 1 tablespoon at a time, until dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. Continue to knead on low speed until dough looks smooth, 7 to 10 minutes; dough will be sticky and the bottom will remain stuck to the bowl.
  • Pour vegetable oil over dough and turn to coat. Cover and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to shape into a small rectangle. Roll dough out into a rectangle that is about 1/4-inch thick.
  • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Spread 1/3 cup softened butter over dough and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture. Roll dough into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
  • Place rolls, cut-side down and almost touching, into a greased 9x13-inch pan. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, 15 to 20 minutes. Remove from the oven and immediately turn out onto a tray or plate to cool; this allows the inside mixture to drip back into the rolls as they cool.

    • Nutrition

    358 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 7g
    • Cholesterol: 60mg
    • Sodium: 292mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 53g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 23g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 64mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 126mg

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