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The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever (Soft) Recipe

The Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever (Soft) Recipe
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These soft and fluffy cinnamon rolls are the best you’ll ever taste, featuring a perfectly sweet cinnamon filling and a smooth, sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert, this recipe yields 12 delicious rolls with a tender crumb and rich flavor, ideal for sharing or indulging on your own.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • ⅓ cup granulated sugar
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs

Filling

  • ¾ cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, active dry yeast, and one tablespoon of granulated sugar. Let this mixture sit for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active and ready for baking.
  2. Make Dough: Add the melted butter, remaining sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in the all-purpose flour until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  3. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for approximately 1 hour or until it doubles in size, allowing the dough to become light and fluffy.
  4. Prepare Filling and Roll Dough: Roll the risen dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon mixture over the butter for a sweet filling.
  5. Shape Rolls and Second Rise: Tightly roll the dough from the long side into a log shape. Cut the log into 12 even slices to create individual cinnamon rolls. Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for an additional 20 minutes to puff up before baking.
  6. Bake and Glaze: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for about 25 minutes or until they are golden brown. Meanwhile, mix the powdered sugar and milk to create the glaze. Once out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls before serving for an extra touch of sweetness.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to avoid killing the yeast.
  • For a richer dough, use whole milk and room temperature eggs.
  • You can substitute the powdered sugar glaze with cream cheese frosting for a creamier finish.
  • Allow the rolls to cool slightly before glazing to prevent the glaze from melting completely.
  • These rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days or frozen for longer storage.

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