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Classic Cinnamon Rolls (Zimtschnecken)
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma and taste of homemade cinnamon rolls, also known as Zimtschnecken. This recipe guides you through creating soft, fluffy yeast dough filled with a buttery, cinnamon-sugar mixture, baked to golden perfection, and finished with a sweet, creamy glaze. Perfect for an autumn treat, breakfast, or brunch, these rolls capture the essence of cozy baking.
#Autumn
#Cinnamon Rolls
#Zimtschnecken
#Baking
#Dessert
#Sweet
#Pastry
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Comfort Food
Dough being kneaded
Recipe Information
2h 30m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
2h 55m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
German
English
Nutrition (per serving)
420
Calories
8g
Protein
65g
Carbs
18g
Fat
Cinnamon sugar filling spread on dough
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Rolls arranged in baking dish before second rise
Instructions
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- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.10m
Preview10mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active. - Add the remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.3m
Preview3mPreviewAdd the remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well. - Gradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.15m
Preview15mPreviewGradually add the flour, mixing until a shaggy dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size.1h 15m
Preview1h 15mPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled in size. - While the dough is rising, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well mixed.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well mixed. - Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches (30x45 cm).10m
Preview10mPreviewPunch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches (30x45 cm). - Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar filling over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border on one long edge.5m
Preview5mPreviewEvenly spread the cinnamon-sugar filling over the entire surface of the dough, leaving a small border on one long edge. - Starting from the long edge opposite the clean border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed to seal.5m
Preview5mPreviewStarting from the long edge opposite the clean border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam closed to seal. - Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal slices (about 1.5 inches or 4 cm thick).3m
Preview3mPreviewUsing a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal slices (about 1.5 inches or 4 cm thick). - Arrange the slices in a lightly greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish, leaving a small space between each. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.35mPreview35mPreviewArrange the slices in a lightly greased 9x13 inch (23x33 cm) baking dish, leaving a small space between each. Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.25m
Preview25mPreviewPreheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. - While the rolls are still warm (but not piping hot), prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or softened cream cheese), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle generously over the rolls.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the rolls are still warm (but not piping hot), prepare the glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar, milk (or softened cream cheese), and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle generously over the rolls.
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