Description
Experience the magic of freshly baked cinnamon rolls made with an easy overnight method for rich flavor and fluffy texture.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt until well mixed.
- Mix Wet Ingredients: In another bowl, create a blend by whisking together the milk, melted butter, and eggs until smooth.
- Combine Mixtures: Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with dry ingredients and stir with a rubber spatula until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a kitchen towel, and leave it in the refrigerator overnight.
- Roll Out the Dough: The next morning, turn the chilled dough out onto your floured surface and roll it into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Add Filling: Spread the softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log and slice it into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Cover the dish and let the rolls rise in a warm place for about an hour until puffy.
- Preheat & Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Make the Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Glaze the Rolls: Once baked, let the rolls cool slightly before drizzling the glaze generously over them.
Notes
For best results, use room temperature ingredients and allow adequate time for rising.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg