Indulge in the delectable world of cinnamon rolls, a timeless classic that combines fluffy dough, aromatic cinnamon sugar filling, and a sweet, gooey glaze. These irresistible pastries are perfect for any occasion, whether it's a cozy brunch, a special holiday breakfast, or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings. With various recipes included, this article caters to different dietary preferences and skill levels, ensuring that everyone can enjoy the magic of homemade cinnamon rolls. Dive into the world of classic cinnamon rolls, vegan cinnamon rolls, gluten-free cinnamon rolls, and overnight cinnamon rolls, each offering a unique twist on this beloved pastry. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey filled with warm spices, buttery goodness, and the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls.
Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!
THE BEST CINNAMON ROLLS
Once you've tried "from-scratch" cinnamon rolls, you'll never go back! The secret to our rolls is the wet, buttery dough and double rising time. Once baked, they will be light and pillowy and full of buttery cinnamon goodness on the inside.
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories dessert
Time 4h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Whisk together the whole milk and yeast in the bowl of a stand mixer. Let sit 10 minutes to dissolve; you will see a few bubbles, but the mixture won't be foamy. Whisk together the granulated sugar, eggs and 1 1/2 teaspoons of the salt in a small bowl.
- Add the bread flour, whole-wheat flour, milk powder and beaten eggs to the yeast and mix with a wooden spoon until a shaggy dough forms. Fit the bowl in place on the stand mixer and fit the mixer with the dough hook. Mix on medium speed until the dough comes together but is still slightly tough, about 3 minutes. Increase the speed to high and add 10 tablespoons of the butter a tablespoon at a time (the dough will look broken after each addition, but it will eventually come together) and beat until the dough is smooth, elastic and very tacky but pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 12 minutes. (This may seem like a long time, but the texture of the bread improves with a long knead time.) Alternatively, knead the dough on a surface lightly dusted with bread flour, adding 1 tablespoon of butter at a time, until smooth and elastic, about 15 minutes.
- Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm, draft-free area until it has a buttery, yeasty smell and has doubled in volume, 30 to 45 minutes. (If your kitchen is warm, check it at 35 minutes. It should smell buttery and yeasty, and if it's doubled, it's done. If not, check again in 10 minutes.)
- Meanwhile, whisk together the dark brown sugar, cinnamon and 1/2 teaspoon of salt in a medium bowl until no lumps of sugar remain. Smash in the remaining 12 tablespoons butter with a rubber spatula and stir until completely combined.
- Place a large sheet of parchment paper on a clean work surface and heavily dust with bread flour. Gently deflate the dough by lifting it up around the edges and letting it fall back into the bowl, turning the bowl and repeating if needed. Place the dough on the paper. Roll the dough into a 12-by-15-inch rectangle, pushing the edges towards the center to make straight sides. Spread the brown sugar mixture over the dough in an even layer, leaving a 1/4-inch border around the edges. Starting from a long end and using the parchment to help you, tightly roll the dough into a log, pressing the sides occasionally to keep them flush. Transfer to a baking sheet and freeze for 20 minutes to firm up the dough.
- Butter the bottom and sides of a 13-by-9-inch baking pan. Cut the dough crosswise into 12 pieces and arrange them cut-side up in the pan in a uniform 3-by-4 grid. There will be about 1/4 inch between each roll and that's ok, the rolls will fill in the gaps as they proof and bake. Let rise, uncovered, in a warm, draft-free area, 40 to 50 minutes.
- Meanwhile, arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls until golden brown on top and baked all the way through, 25 to 30 minutes. Transfer to a wire rack and cool for about 30 minutes before glazing.
- Meanwhile, whisk the confectioners' sugar, cream, vanilla and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a small bowl until smooth and creamy, adding more cream if necessary to make a thick glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon rolls and serve warm.
CINNAMON ROLLS FROM MY TASTE OF FACS CLASS
These are really good. There's a separate glaze recipe that I've put up here also. FACS=family and consumer science. It's like home ec.
Provided by ilovecookingsomuch
Categories Breakfast
Time P1DT35m
Yield 15 cinnamon rolls, 15 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, mix 2 cups of flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Add warm milk, butter, egg. Beat w/ electric mixer on low speed for 1 minute, scraping bowl frequently. Stir in remaining flour (or as much as you need to make the dough easy to handle.).
- Place on a lightly floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes or until dough is smooth and springy. Grease mixing bowl with pam spray. Wrap and refrigerate overnight.
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, place in ziplock bag.
- Day 2:.
- Gently push fists into dough to deflate. Flatten dough with hands or rolling pin into 15/10 rectangle on lightly floured surface. Spread w/ 2 tbsp melted butter, sprinkle w/ filling.
- roll up rectangle tightly, beginning at the 15 inches side. Pinch edges to seal. Stretch and shape until even, cut into 15 1 inch slices and place on a cookie sheet.
- Preheat oven to 350Ëš F, bake for 30-35 minute or until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.6, Fat 5.9, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 28.6, Sodium 203, Carbohydrate 34.7, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 8.1, Protein 4.8
CINNAMON ROLL GLAZE FROM MY TASTE OF FACS CLASS
Make and share this Cinnamon Roll Glaze from My Taste of Facs Class recipe from Food.com.
Provided by ilovecookingsomuch
Categories Sauces
Time 15m
Yield 1 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Melt butter in sauce pan over low heat; remove from heat. Stir in powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Stir in hot water 1 tbsp at a time until it has the consistency of syrup. Drizzle over cinnamon rolls.
HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Nothing says Sunday morning like a warm, gooey batch of homemade cinnamon rolls. Finish them with a generous topping of frosting, and be prepared to lick brown sugar off your fingers for the rest of the afternoon.
Provided by Scott Loitsch
Categories Breakfast
Time 2h31m
Yield 14 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Generously butter two disposable foil pie/cake pans.
- In a large bowl, whisk together warm milk, melted butter, and granulated sugar. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If it is hotter, allow to cool slightly.
- Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the warm mixture and let set for 1 minute.
- Add 4 cups (500g) of all-purpose flour to the milk mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with a towel or plastic wrap and set in a warm place to rise for 1 hour.
- After 1 hour, the dough should have nearly doubled in size.
- Remove the towel and add an additional ¾ cup (95g) of flour, the baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a well-floured surface.
- Knead the dough lightly, adding additional flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Fix corners to make sure they are sharp and even.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and a generous sprinkling of cinnamon.
- Press the mixture into the butter.
- Roll up the dough, forming a log, and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down. Trim off any unevenness on either end.
- Cut the log in half, then divide each half into 7 evenly sized pieces. About 1½ inches (8cm) thick each.
- Place 7 cinnamon rolls in each cake pan, one in the center, six around the sides. Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- To prepare the frosting. In a medium-size mixing bowl, whisk together cream cheese, butter, whole milk, vanilla, and powdered sugar, until smooth.
- Remove plastic wrap. Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- While still warm, drizzle evenly with frosting.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 479 calories, Carbohydrate 63 grams, Fat 21 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 7 grams, Sugar 24 grams
HOW TO MAKE CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE BY TASTY
Here's what you need: whole milk, sugar, unsalted butter, active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, baking powder, kosher salt, light brown sugar, unsalted butter, ground cinnamon, cream cheese, unsalted butter, milk, vanilla extract, powdered sugar
Provided by Gwenaelle Le Cochennec
Categories Breakfast
Time 3h10m
Yield 12 servings
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the warm milk, sugar, and melted butter. The mixture should be just warm, registering between 100-110˚F (37-43˚C). If any warmer, allow to cool slightly.
- Sprinkle the yeast evenly over the milk mixture, stir, and let sit in a warm place for about 10 minutes until the yeast has bloomed.
- Add 4 cups (500 g) of flour to the milk mixture and stir with a wooden spoon until just combined.
- Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until nearly doubled in size.
- Generously butter 2 9-inch (23 cm) round baking pans and set aside.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, combine the brown sugar, butter, and cinnamon. Mix well, then set aside.
- Remove the plastic wrap from the dough and add the remaining cup of flour, baking powder, and salt. Stir well, then turn out onto a clean surface. Leave a bit of flour nearby to use as needed, but try not to incorporate too much.
- Knead the dough for at least 10 minutes, adding more flour as necessary, until the dough just loses its stickiness and does not stick to the surface or your hands. The dough should be very smooth and spring back when poked.
- Roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about ½-inch (1 cm) thick. Fix the corners with a bench scraper or a spatula to make sure they are sharp and even.
- Spread the filling evenly over the dough.
- Starting from one short end, roll up the dough into a log and pinch the seam closed. Place seam-side down. Trim any uneven ends.
- Using unflavored dental floss, cut the log into evenly pieces, about 1½ inches (8cm) thick. Place the cinnamon rolls in the prepared pans, 1 in the center and about 5 around the sides. Cover with a towel and let rise in a warm place for 35-45 minutes, until expanded by about half of their original volume. If you're saving the cinnamon rolls for later, cover with plastic wrap and freeze for up 3 months.
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F (180˚C).
- Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, make the frosting: In a medium bowl, whisk together the cream cheese, melted butter, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Gradually add the powdered sugar and whisk until homogenous and runny.
- When the cinnamon rolls are finished, let cool for about 10 minutes.
- Drizzle the frosting over the cinnamon rolls, using the back of a spoon to spread if desired.
- Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 562 calories, Carbohydrate 74 grams, Fat 25 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 8 grams, Sugar 28 grams
FROSTED CINNAMON ROLLS
These pretty cinnamon rolls are absolutely marvelous and taste just like the ones sold at the mall. Topped with a sweet cream cheese frosting, they are best served warm with coffee. Or reheat leftover rolls in the microwave and enjoy any time of day. -Velma Horton, LaGrange, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Breakfast Brunch Desserts
Time 55m
Yield 21 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- In bread machine pan, place first nine ingredients in order suggested by manufacture. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1-2 tablespoons water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into a 17x10-in. rectangle. Spread with butter; sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 21 slices. , Place 12 slices, cut side down, in a greased 13x9-in. baking pan and nine rolls in a 9-in. square baking pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on wire racks for 10 minutes., In a large bowl, beat frosting ingredients until smooth. Frost warm rolls. Store in refrigerator.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266 calories, Fat 10g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 208mg sodium, Carbohydrate 41g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
BEST CINNAMON ROLLS
When I married him, I discovered that my husband's family has the best cinnamon roll recipe! I asked his mom how to make homemade cinnamon rolls, and I've been making them ever since. Serve them with scrambled eggs, and you have a filling breakfast. As a variation, you can replace the filling with a mixture of raisins and pecans. -Shenai Fisher, Topeka, Kansas
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 1h
Yield 16 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Dissolve yeast in warm milk. In another bowl, combine sugar, butter, eggs, salt, yeast mixture and 2 cups flour; beat on medium speed until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour., Mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Punch down dough; divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll 1 portion into an 11x8-in. rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons butter; sprinkle with half the brown sugar mixture to within 1/2 in. of edges. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seam to seal. Cut into 8 slices; place in a greased 13x9-in. pan, cut side down. Cover with a kitchen towel. Repeat with remaining dough and filling. Let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 350°., Bake until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on wire racks., For frosting, beat butter, cream cheese, vanilla and salt until blended; gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Spread over tops. Refrigerate leftovers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 364 calories, Fat 15g fat (9g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 323mg sodium, Carbohydrate 53g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
FAVORITE FROSTED CINNAMON ROLLS
I serve these yummy frosted rolls warm from the oven as a Christmas morning treat at our house. Even if you are not accustomed to working with yeast dough, you'll find this dough is easy to handle. -Julie Sterchi, Jackson, Missouri
Provided by Taste of Home
Time 40m
Yield 2 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine 4 cups flour, cake mix, yeast and warm water until smooth. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. , Turn onto a lightly floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a lightly floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into a 14x10-in. rectangle. Brush with butter; sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side. Cut each roll into 12 slices; place cut side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking pans. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, about 20 minutes., Bake at 400° for 10-15 minutes or until golden brown. Cool for 20 minutes. For frosting, in a large bowl, cream the butter, confectioners' sugar and vanilla and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Frost warm rolls.
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Tips:
- Mise en place: Before you start baking, make sure you have all of your ingredients and tools ready. This will help you stay organized and avoid any scrambling.
- Use fresh ingredients: The fresher your ingredients, the better your cinnamon rolls will be. Use high-quality butter, milk, and eggs. And be sure to use fresh cinnamon; old cinnamon will have lost its flavor.
- Proof the dough properly: Proofing the dough allows the yeast to activate and grow, which will result in light and fluffy cinnamon rolls. Proof the dough in a warm place for about an hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Roll the dough out evenly: When you roll out the dough, make sure it is evenly thick all over. This will help the cinnamon rolls bake evenly.
- Spread the filling evenly: When you spread the filling on the dough, make sure it is evenly distributed. This will ensure that every bite of cinnamon roll has a delicious filling.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls until they are golden brown: The cinnamon rolls are done baking when they are golden brown on top. A toothpick inserted into the center of a cinnamon roll should come out clean.
Conclusion:
These cinnamon rolls are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you are serving them for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, they are sure to be a hit. So next time you are looking for a special treat, give these cinnamon rolls a try. You won't be disappointed.
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