Description
Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls that are quick and easy to make, perfect for brunch or a special treat.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 large egg
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter (softened, for filling)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- Mix the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Heat the milk and butter together in a saucepan until warm, then pour into the dry ingredients.
- Add the egg and mix until a thick dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5 minutes and let it rest for 10 minutes.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick, then spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon mixture across the dough.
- Roll the dough into a log and slice into individual rolls.
- Let the rolls rise for 20-30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Mix powdered sugar and milk for glaze, then drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Check your yeast for freshness and don’t skip the resting period for the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, quick recipe, dessert, baking