Cinnamon Roll is a soft, sweet pastry made from rolled dough filled with butter, sugar, and cinnamon, then baked and usually topped with icing. It’s fluffy, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or dessert. 🍞🍥✨
Ingredients
Dough
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- ¼ cup sugar
- ¼ cup butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- ½ tsp salt
Filling
- ⅓ cup butter (softened)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1½ tbsp cinnamon
Icing
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions 👩🍳
1. Make the Dough
- Mix warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt.
- Gradually mix in flour and knead until soft dough forms.
- Cover and let rise 1 hour until doubled.
2. Prepare the Rolls
- Roll dough into a rectangle.
- Spread softened butter over it.
- Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly.
- Roll tightly into a log.
3. Cut and Rise
- Cut into 10–12 slices.
- Place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rise 30 minutes.
4. Bake
- Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
5. Add Icing
- Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla.
- Drizzle over warm rolls.
✅ Tips for extra soft rolls
- Use warm milk (not hot) so yeast works properly.
- Let dough rise fully for fluffy texture.
- Pour 2–3 tbsp warm cream or milk over rolls before baking for extra softness.
If you want, I can also show you:
- The famous bakery-style cinnamon rolls like Cinnabon 🍥
- A quick 30-minute cinnamon roll recipe (no yeast)
- A cinnamon roll glaze that tastes exactly like bakery icing.
