Description
This One Hour Cinnamon Rolls recipe offers a quick and easy way to enjoy soft, fluffy, and fragrant cinnamon rolls that are perfect for breakfast or dessert. Made from scratch with a simple yeast dough, a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, and a sweet vanilla glaze, these rolls come together in just around one hour, delivering comforting bakery-style treats at home.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- ¾ cup warm milk (110°F or 45°C)
- 2 ¼ tsp instant yeast (or 1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ tsp salt
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
Filling Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ¾ cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, instant yeast, and granulated sugar. Let the mixture sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make the Dough: Add melted butter, egg, salt, and flour to the yeast mixture. Mix until the dough starts to come together, then knead for about 5 minutes on a lightly floured surface until it’s smooth and elastic.
- Initial Rest: Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten, making it easier to roll out.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well mixed.
- Roll Out Dough: Lightly flour a surface and roll the rested dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle to create the base for filling.
- Fill and Roll: Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough. Then roll the dough tightly from the long edge to form a log shape.
- Slice Rolls: Cut the rolled dough into 12 even slices and arrange them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, spacing slightly for rising.
- Second Rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise for 15 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Preheat Oven: While the rolls rise, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure even baking.
- Bake Rolls: Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they turn golden brown on top.
- Make Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls and serve immediately to enjoy their soft, sweet goodness.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm but not hot (around 110°F or 45°C) to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading the dough well helps develop gluten, resulting in fluffier rolls.
- You can prepare the glaze ahead of time and store it in the fridge; warm slightly before drizzling.
- For extra gooey rolls, drizzle some additional melted butter over the filling before rolling up the dough.
- Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the rolls cleanly without squishing them.
- To keep leftover rolls fresh, store them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for longer.
