Description
These quick and easy cinnamon rolls are deliciously soft and fluffy, perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Mix the dry ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Stir gently until blended.
- Add the wet ingredients: Pour in the warm milk, melted butter, and crack in the egg. Mix everything together until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Lightly flour your surface and knead the dough for about five minutes until it feels smooth and elastic. Then, cover it with a clean kitchen towel and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
- Roll it out: Once your dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it into a rectangle—aim for about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the filling: Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter, then sprinkle it generously with a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll and slice: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use a sharp knife to slice it into even pieces—about 1 inch thick works perfectly.
- Prepare for baking: Place the sliced rolls into a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each one. Cover it again with a towel, and let them rise for another 15 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 15-20 minutes or until they turn a lovely golden brown.
- Ice and serve: While the rolls are baking, mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk to create a simple icing. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
For a special treat, serve the rolls with vanilla ice cream or a dollop of whipped cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, quick rolls, dessert, baking, easy recipes