Here’s a simple and delicious recipe for homemade cinnamon rolls:
Ingredients:
For the dough:
2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
¼ cup granulated sugar
⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
1 tsp salt
2 eggs
4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
For the filling:
¾ cup brown sugar, packed
2 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2-3 tbsp milk
½ tsp vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions:
Prepare the dough:
In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Stir gently, and let it sit for about 5 minutes until the mixture is foamy.
In a large bowl, mix the flour and salt together. Add the melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with a damp towel, and let it rise for about 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
Prepare the filling:
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and transfer it to a floured surface. Roll it out into a rectangle about 16×12 inches.
Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the top.
Roll and cut:
