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Irresistible Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Perfect for Homemade Breakfast

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This recipe delivers soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a gooey cinnamon-sugar center and a luscious glaze, perfect for cozy breakfasts or brunch gatherings. Easy to make with simple ingredients and yields bakery-quality results at home.

Ingredients

  • All-purpose flour – 4 cups (480g), plus extra for dusting
  • Granulated sugar – 1/4 cup (50g)
  • Active dry yeast – 2 1/4 teaspoons (one packet)
  • Whole milk – 1 cup (240ml), warmed (about 110°F/43°C)
  • Unsalted butter – 1/4 cup (56g), melted plus extra for greasing
  • Large eggs – 2, room temperature
  • Salt – 1 teaspoon
  • Brown sugar – 3/4 cup (150g), packed
  • Ground cinnamon – 2 1/2 tablespoons
  • Unsalted butter – 1/3 cup (75g), softened
  • Ground nutmeg – 1/4 teaspoon (optional)
  • Powdered sugar – 1 cup (120g)
  • Vanilla extract – 1 teaspoon
  • Whole milk – 2–3 tablespoons (30–45ml), adjust for consistency

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast: Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Sprinkle the active dry yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar over the milk. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix wet ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together melted butter, eggs, salt, and the yeast mixture once ready.
  3. Add flour gradually, about 1 cup at a time, stirring until dough is too stiff to stir. Turn out onto floured surface and knead 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic, adding flour if sticky.
  4. First rise: Lightly grease a large bowl, place dough inside, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 1/2 hours until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare filling: Combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until smooth.
  6. Roll out dough into a 15×9 inch rectangle on floured surface. Spread cinnamon filling evenly, leaving a small edge clear on one long side.
  7. Form rolls: Roll dough tightly from the long edge with filling into a log. Slice into 12 equal rolls about 1 1/2 inch thick.
  8. Second rise: Arrange rolls in greased 9×13 inch pan, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
  9. Bake rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
  10. Prepare glaze: Whisk powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk until smooth and pourable.
  11. Glaze and serve: Let rolls cool 5–10 minutes, then drizzle glaze generously. Serve warm.

Notes

Let the dough rise fully for best fluffiness; avoid rushing the rise. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to slice rolls cleanly. Tent with foil if tops brown too fast. Glaze while rolls are slightly warm for best melting effect. Can substitute almond milk for dairy milk. For gluten-free or vegan versions, follow adaptations in the blog.

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