Cinnamon rolls are a delightful treat loved by many for their sweet, gooey texture and comforting aroma of cinnamon. Here’s a simple recipe to make them at home:
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter
- 2 large eggs
Ingredients for the Filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Ingredients for the Cream Cheese Frosting:
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
Instructions:
- In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until warm (about 110°F/45°C) and the butter is melted. Stir the milk mixture into the dry ingredients.
- Add the eggs and beat well. Stir in the remaining flour to make a soft dough.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch the dough down and roll it out into a 15×9-inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it over the butter.
- Starting with a long edge, roll up the dough and pinch the seam to seal. Cut the roll into 12 slices.
- Place the slices in a greased 13×9-inch baking pan. Cover and let them rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, and vanilla until smooth. Gradually beat in the powdered sugar until creamy.
- Once the rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
- Serve the cinnamon rolls warm and enjoy!
Source : Allrecipes.Com
