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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: 12 Joyful Bites

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
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Whip up a batch of these irresistible homemade cinnamon rolls, perfect for a sweet treat any day of the week. Chloe from Finding My Sunday Flavor shares her warm and encouraging recipe that will fill your kitchen with delicious aromas and bring a little bit of Sunday joy to your life.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs, lightly beaten
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
  • For the Filling:
  • ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • For the Glaze:
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • ¼ cup milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, and beaten eggs into the yeast mixture.
  3. Gradually add the flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
  4. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
  6. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
  7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches) on a floured surface.
  8. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, leaving a small border.
  9. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the butter.
  10. Roll the dough tightly from the long end to form a log.
  11. Cut the log into 12-15 equal slices.
  12. Place the slices in a greased baking dish, cut-side up, cover, and let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
  13. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  14. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
  15. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
  16. Once out of the oven, let the rolls cool slightly before drizzling with the glaze.

Notes

  • Ensure your milk is warm but not too hot, as this can kill the yeast.
  • Kneading the dough well is key to achieving a soft and fluffy texture.
  • Allowing the dough to rise in a warm spot will help it double in size effectively.
  • Don’t overbake the cinnamon rolls to keep them moist.

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