How to Make Ninety-Minute Cinnamon Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There are few things in life as comforting and satisfying as a freshly baked cinnamon roll. The warm, gooey texture and sweet, spicy flavor make these treats a perennial favorite for breakfast, brunch, or just a sweet snack. While many people might assume that making homemade cinnamon rolls is a time-consuming and labor-intensive process, it doesn't have to be. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of patience, you can create delicious, homemade cinnamon rolls in just 90 minutes.

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Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¼ cup margarine, softened
  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup water
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • ½ cup margarine, softened
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 40 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 30 mins
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 rolls

  • Heat milk in a small saucepan until just hot to touch or a few bubbles form around the edge. Remove from heat and stir in margarine until melted; set aside.
  • Combine 2 1/4 cups flour, white sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk mixture, water, and egg; beat well. Add remaining 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.
  • Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
  • While dough is resting, mix together brown sugar, margarine, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.
  • Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread brown sugar mixture over dough; sprinkle with raisins.
  • Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls.
  • Place cut-side up in the prepared muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes. Remove rolls from muffin cups to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.
  • Nutrition

    347 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 2g
    • Cholesterol: 17mg
    • Sodium: 262mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 55g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 5g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 54mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 160mg