Cinnamon Rolls
Delicious homemade cinnamon rolls topped with a creamy glaze, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
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Ingredients
Yields 8 rolls
- (2 1/4 cups) all-purpose flour
- (1/4 cups) granulated sugar
- (1 packet) (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- (1/2 teaspoons) salt
- (1/2 cups) milk
- (1/4 cups) water
- (1/4 cups) unsalted butter
- (1) large egg
- (1 tablespoon) ground cinnamon
- (1/4 cups) brown sugar
- (1/2 cups) powdered sugar
- (1 tablespoon) vanilla extract
- (1 -2 tablespoons) milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- 1
In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup milk, 1/4 cup water, and 1/4 cup unsalted butter. Heat until warm but not boiling, then remove from heat.
- 2
In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 packet active dry yeast, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- 3
Add the warm milk mixture and 1 large egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until a dough forms.
- 4
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes in a warm place.
- 5
After the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle (about 12x8 inches). Spread 1/4 cup brown sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon evenly over the surface.
- 6
Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 8 equal pieces. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for another 20 minutes.
- 7
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175 °C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- 8
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing 1/2 cup powdered sugar, 1 tablespoon vanilla extract, and 1-2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
- 9
Once the rolls are done, drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve.
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