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Cinnamon Rolls

This dish consists of soft, sweet dough rolled with a cinnamon-sugar filling, then baked until golden and gooey. The final appearance features spiral-shaped pastries with a slightly glossy surface, often topped with glaze or icing for added sweetness.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • All-purpose flour 2 ½ cups plus extra: forms the soft dough structure
  • Granulated sugar 1/2 cup: adds sweetness and a small portion helps activate yeast
  • Active dry yeast 1 package about 2 ¼ teaspoons: helps dough rise and become fluffy
  • Warm milk 1 cup about 110°F: activates yeast and enriches dough texture
  • Unsalted butter 3 tablespoons, softened for filling: helps cinnamon sugar adhere and creates gooey layers
  • Large egg 1: binds ingredients and adds softness
  • Brown sugar 1/2 cup for filling: creates gooey caramel-like sweetness
  • Ground cinnamon 2 tablespoons: provides warm signature flavor
  • Powdered sugar 1/2 cup optional glaze: makes a smooth sweet topping
  • Milk 2 tablespoons for glaze: thins glaze for easy drizzling

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking dish
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Whisk

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lightly grease a baking dish.
  2. Warm the milk until lukewarm, then mix with yeast and a pinch of sugar.
  3. Let the mixture rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.
  4. Add melted butter, egg, remaining sugar, and flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Knead until smooth and elastic, then cover and let rise until doubled.
  6. Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
  7. Spread softened butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
  8. Roll tightly into a log, slice into rounds, and place in the baking dish.
  9. Let rolls rest 20–30 minutes for a second rise, then bake 18–22 minutes until golden.
  10. Mix powdered sugar with milk to make glaze and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.