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Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a sweet glaze.
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Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 350 kcal

Ingredients 

Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ⅓ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter, melted
  • 1 egg
  • 1 teaspoon salt

Filling

  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoon milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions 

  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Add melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
  3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
  4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over the dough. Sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  5. Roll up the dough tightly and cut into 12 rolls. Place in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
  6. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  7. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle over warm rolls.

Nutritional Value

Calories: 350kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 50mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 100mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 500IU | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 2mg

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