From Scratch Cinnamon Rolls
These have become a staple in my house. With two young kids- who doesn’t love a sweet treat for breakfast?!
⭐️Overall rating: 5/5
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
4 Large Eggs (at room temperature)
3/4 Cups of Warm Milk (I use whole milk)
1/4 Cup of Honey
4 Cups All Purpose Flour
2 1/4 Teaspoons of Yeast
2 Teaspoons of Salt
1 1/4 Stick of Butter (10 tablespoons) at Room Temperature
Filling:
1/2 Cup of Brown Sugar
1 Tablespoon of Ground Cinnamon
A Pinch of Salt
2 Tablespoons of Melted Butter
Frosting:
4 Ounces of Cream Cheese at Room Temperature
1 Stick of Butter (8 tablespoons)
1 Teaspoon of Vanilla Extract
1 Cup of Confectioners Sugar
A Pinch of Salt
Instructions:
*Start the Dough the Night Before*
1. In a small bowl combine your milk, eggs & honey.
2. In a large bowl mix flour, yeast & salt.
3. Add your milk, honey and eggs to your flour mixture.
4. With your mixture on low add in your butter 1 tablespoon at a time.
5. Oil a large bowl & Transfer your dough mixture to your oiled bowl.
6. Cover and let rise for 2 hours doing a stretch and pull every 30 minutes.
7. Put bowl in your fridge over night.
8. In the morning pull your dough out & flour a clean surface.
9. Kneed dough about 10 times & then let come to room temperature.
10. Roll your dough out to a rectangle in desired thickness.
For the filling:
1. Brush your dough with your melted butter.
2. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon & salt.
3. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over dough. I use a spoon and spread the mixture out to make sure it’s even.
Assemble:
*Preheat your oven to 350 degrees*
1. Roll your dough to create a tight cylinder.
2. Use floss to cut into circles. If you don’t have floss you can gently use a knife.
3. Oil the pan you will bake in.
4. Transfer your rolls to your pan.
5. Bake for roughly 25-27 minutes.
For the Frosting:
1. Beat your cream cheese and butter until mixed.
2. Add in your vanilla extract.
3. Slowly add in confectioners sugar.
4. Mix until fluffy and smooth.
Once your rolls are out of the oven cover with frosting. Either while hot or after they cool depending on your preference.
Enjoy!!
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Ever since I started making these cinnamon rolls from scratch, my mornings (and sometimes evenings!) have been filled with the most incredible aroma and flavor. I truly believe these are THE BEST Cinnamon Rolls you can whip up at home, and I'm so excited to share some extra tips I've learned along the way to make your baking journey even more successful and enjoyable! One of the biggest secrets to truly phenomenal homemade cinnamon rolls is understanding your dough. Don't rush the rising process – that overnight chill in the fridge really develops the flavor and makes the dough so much easier to work with. When you're adding the butter, make sure it's at room temperature; this helps it incorporate smoothly into the dough, leading to that wonderfully soft and tender crumb. Also, don't be afraid to knead your dough a little, just enough to get it smooth and elastic without overworking it. A happy dough makes for happy baked cinnamon rolls! When it comes to rolling out your dough, aim for an even rectangle. This makes sure each cinnamon roll has a consistent size and shape. And for that perfect spiral, I swear by using unflavored dental floss to cut the rolls. Just slide it under your rolled dough, cross the ends over the top, and pull! It creates clean cuts and keeps those beautiful spirals intact, much better than a knife sometimes. Seeing them arranged neatly in the baking pan before they go into the oven is always such a satisfying sight. Baking time can vary slightly depending on your oven, so keep an eye on them. You're looking for that gorgeous golden-brown hue on top. If they start to get too dark too quickly, you can loosely tent them with foil. Once they're out, remember you can frost them hot for a meltier, saucier frosting, or wait until they cool slightly for a firmer, more classic cream cheese frosting. Both are delicious! Want to get creative? While the classic cinnamon-brown sugar filling is divine, don't hesitate to experiment! A sprinkle of chopped pecans or walnuts in the filling adds a lovely crunch. For the frosting, a touch of orange zest can brighten things up beautifully, or a hint of maple extract can give it a cozy, autumnal twist. The joy of homemade is making it truly yours! And what about making them ahead? One of my favorite tricks is to prepare the unbaked cinnamon rolls and arrange them in the pan the night before. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate. In the morning, pull them out an hour or so before baking to let them come to room temperature and rise slightly, then bake as usual. Fresh, warm cinnamon rolls with minimal morning effort? Yes, please! There’s nothing quite like the smell of fresh cinnamon rolls filling your home. It's truly a labor of love, but one that rewards you with the most comforting and delicious sweet treat. Give these tips a try, and I promise you'll be making bakery-worthy rolls that your family will rave about!
