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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
This recipe is for classic homemade cinnamon rolls, inspired by the cozy baking aesthetic of the provided 9-second video. Due to the very short and aesthetic nature of the video, detailed steps, precise timings, and ingredient quantities have been inferred based on a typical cinnamon roll recipe, rather than being directly extracted from the video content itself.
#Cinnamon Rolls
#Baking
#Dessert
#Sweet
#Breakfast
#Brunch
#Comfort Food
#Yeast Dough
Dough in a bowl
Recipe Information
45m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
3h 20m
Total Time
12
Servings
Medium
American
English
Nutrition (per serving)
380
Calories
7g
Protein
55g
Carbs
15g
Fat
Dough rolled with filling
Ingredients
Servings: 12
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Cinnamon rolls in pan
Instructions
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- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk (105-115°F) with a pinch of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.10m
Preview10mPreviewActivate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk (105-115°F) with a pinch of granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy. - In a large bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with the remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.5mPreview5mPreviewIn a large bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with the remaining granulated sugar, melted butter, egg, salt, and 2 cups of flour. Mix well.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, about 0.5 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky but manageable. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.10m
Preview10mPreviewGradually add the remaining flour, about 0.5 cup at a time, until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky but manageable. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. - Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.1h 30m
Preview1h 30mPreviewPlace the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning once to coat. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size. - While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Set aside. - Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches.5m
Preview5mPreviewPunch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, approximately 12x18 inches. - Spread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border at one edge. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the butter.5mPreview5mPreviewSpread the softened butter evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border at one edge. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture over the butter.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.3m
Preview3mPreviewStarting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. - Slice the log into 12 equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick, using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss. Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.5mPreview5mPreviewSlice the log into 12 equal pieces, about 1.5 inches thick, using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss. Place the rolls cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
- Cover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.45mPreview45mPreviewCover the pan with plastic wrap or a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise again in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly in the pan.25mPreview25mPreviewPreheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Let cool slightly in the pan.
- While the rolls cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency.5m
Preview5mPreviewWhile the rolls cool, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a medium bowl, beat together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth and creamy. Add more milk if needed for desired consistency. - Spread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!2mPreview2mPreviewSpread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
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