Description

Indulge in warm, gooey cinnamon rolls that will fill your home with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goodness. This recipe, inspired by Sarah Kieffer’s “Bake A Better Cinnamon Roll,” takes your baking skills to new heights. With pillowy dough swirled with rich cinnamon and sugar filling, these delightful treats are perfect for any occasion—be it a cozy breakfast or a festive brunch. Get ready to impress your family and friends with these mouthwatering cinnamon rolls!

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups all-purpose flour (500g)
1/2 cup granulated sugar (100g)
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (7g)
1 cup whole milk, warmed (240ml)
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (113g)
1 tbsp ground cinnamon (8g)
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed (100g)
2 large eggs
Pinch of salt

Instructions

Warm the milk in a bowl until lukewarm. Mix in the yeast and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
Add melted butter, granulated sugar, eggs, and half of the flour to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine.
Gradually add remaining flour while kneading until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes. Form into a ball and place in a greased bowl.
Cover and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, approximately 1 hour.
Combine brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling in a small bowl.
Roll out dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread softened butter over it, then sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
Roll tightly from one long edge into a log shape and slice into equal pieces.
Place slices in a greased baking pan, cover, and let rise again for about 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F (175°C).
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown; cool slightly before drizzling with icing.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (85g)
Calories: 300
Sugar: 15g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Unsaturated Fat: 3g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 45g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: Measure flour using the spoon-and-level method to avoid dense rolls. For enhanced flavor, refrigerate rolled dough overnight before baking. You can experiment with fillings like chocolate chips or nuts for variety.