How to Make Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls wafting through the house on a lazy Sunday morning. The warm, gooey sweetness of these heavenly treats is enough to make anyone's mouth water. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a newbie in the kitchen, making homemade cinnamon rolls is a rewarding and delicious endeavor. This recipe for Heavenly Cinnamon Rolls is sure to become a staple in your baking repertoire.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar, divided
  • 2 ½ teaspoons dry yeast
  • ¾ cup warm water
  • 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 eggs
  • ¾ cup applesauce
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • ½ cup raisins

Information

  • Prep Time: 45 mins
  • Cook Time: 30 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 2 hrs 15 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 rolls

  • Stir 1 tablespoon of the sugar and the yeast into the warm water in a small bowl. The water should be no more than 100 degrees F (40 degrees C). Let stand for 5 minutes until the yeast softens and begins to form a creamy foam. Whisk together the cinnamon and 2 tablespoons sugar in a small bowl; set aside.
  • Beat together the eggs, applesauce, salt, and the remaining 1 tablespoon of sugar in a large bowl. Stir in the yeast mixture. Beat in half of the flour mixture until no dry spots remain. Stir in the remaining flour, a 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition to form a sticky dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until fairly smooth but still sticky, about 8 minutes.
  • Lightly oil a large bowl, then place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a light cloth and let rise in a warm place (80 to 95 degrees F (27 to 35 degrees C)) for 30 minutes. Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • Deflate the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 16x20 inch rectangle. Spread the honey over the dough; sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar and raisins. Beginning with the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log shape, and pinch to seal the seam. Cut into 12 equal size pieces. Place the rolls into the prepared pan cut side up. Cover the pan with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 30 minutes.
  • Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes.
  • Nutrition

    240 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 112mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 51g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 13g
    • Protein: 7g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 20mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 144mg