Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 120 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 145 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk, 110°F (45°C); 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 2 large eggs; 1 tsp salt; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon; 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened; 4 oz cream cheese, softened; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened; 1 cup powdered sugar; 1 tsp vanilla extract

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon filling and topped with cream cheese frosting. Perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat.

145 minMediumServes 12380 cal/serving

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Ingredients

1 cup warm milk, 110°F (45°C)
2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs
1 tsp salt
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
4 oz cream cheese, softened
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1

In a large bowl, dissolve 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast in 1 cup 110°F (45°C) warm milk. Let stand for about 5 minutes until foamy.
2

Add 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter, 2 large eggs, 1 tsp salt, and 2 cups of all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth.
3

Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky).
4

Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5

Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
6

Punch down dough. Turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into a 16x10-inch rectangle.
7

For filling, combine 1 cup packed brown sugar and 2 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon. Spread 1/3 cup softened unsalted butter over dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
8

Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 slices.
9

Place rolls, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
10

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
11

Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
12

For frosting, beat 4 oz softened cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup powdered sugar, and 1 tsp vanilla extract until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

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Questions

What temperature do I cook Homemade Cinnamon Rolls at?

For Homemade Cinnamon Rolls, the oven is set to 350 F (about 175 C) in step 10. The longest stretch at that heat is 30 minutes, in step 11.

What should Homemade Cinnamon Rolls look like when it is ready?

Go by the cues in the method rather than the clock. Step 11: cook until golden brown.

Is there a substitute for yeast in Homemade Cinnamon Rolls?

The entry for Homemade Cinnamon Rolls calls for 2 1/2 tsp active dry yeast. In its place: Instant and active dry yeast swap measure for measure. Active dry wants five minutes in warm liquid first, while instant goes straight into the flour.

Is Homemade Cinnamon Rolls vegan?

No, though it is vegetarian. What keeps it from vegan is 1 cup warm milk, 110°F (45°C), 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened, 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened and 4 oz cream cheese, softened. For fully plant-based entries, see the vegan breakfast collection.

Does Homemade Cinnamon Rolls contain eggs?

Yes: 2 large eggs. The full allergen list for this entry is gluten, dairy and eggs. Packaged ingredients vary by brand, so check labels if the allergy is serious.

Can I start Homemade Cinnamon Rolls the day before?

Yes. Step 5 is a built-in pause of 1 hour: "Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour." Do everything up to that point ahead of time and pick up at step 6 when you are ready to finish.

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