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Best Cinnamon Roll

Best Cinnamon Roll

This Best Cinnamon Roll recipe brings the cozy café experience to your home kitchen — soft, gooey, buttery rolls with a creamy glaze and the warm aroma of cinnamon sugar baked into every layer.
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Prep Time 2 hours
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 410
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast
  • ½ cup sugar
  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp cinnamon
  • 4 oz cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar

Equipment

  • mixing bowl
  • whisk
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking pan
  • electric mixer (optional for glaze)
  • plastic wrap or kitchen towel

Method
 

  1. Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a bowl until foamy.
  2. Add eggs, butter, and flour to form a dough. Knead until smooth.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled, about 1 to 2 hours.
  4. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
  5. Roll out the dough, spread butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar evenly.
  6. Roll into a log and cut into 12 equal slices.
  7. Arrange in a greased pan, cover, and allow the rolls to rise again.
  8. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Beat cream cheese and powdered sugar until smooth, then spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Calories: 410kcalCarbohydrates: 55gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 320mgPotassium: 115mgFiber: 1gSugar: 30gVitamin A: 600IUCalcium: 70mgIron: 2.4mg

Notes

Let the dough rise fully for fluffy texture. Spread the glaze while warm for better absorption. Try adding pumpkin spice, cardamom, or nuts for seasonal variation. Store leftovers in the fridge or freezer, and reheat gently for bakery-fresh taste.

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