Ingredients
Dough
- 2 ¼ tsp yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- 1 egg
- ¼ cup melted butter
- 3 cups flour
- ½ tsp salt
Filling
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- ¼ cup butter, softened
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine the yeast, warm milk, and sugar. Let it rest for 5 minutes until frothy to activate the yeast.
- Make Dough: In a large mixing bowl, add the egg, melted butter, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix everything well and knead the dough for about 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling and Roll Dough: Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture on top. Starting from one edge, roll the dough tightly into a log.
- Cut Rolls and Second Rise: Slice the log into 12 equal rolls and place them in a greased baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare Glaze and Serve: While rolls are warm, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
- Add cream cheese to the glaze for a richer flavor.
- You can make the rolls the night before and bake fresh in the morning for convenience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
