Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Soft, sweet, and perfectly swirled, these homemade cinnamon rolls are filled with buttery cinnamon cinnamon-sugar
and topped with a rich vanilla glaze for the ultimate comfort treat.

Ingredients:

Yeast Starter

• ½ cup warm water (≈ 110 °F)
• 1 packet active dry yeast (¼ oz) or instant yeast
• 1 tsp granulated sugar

Dough

• ⅓ cup melted butter or coconut oil (plus more for brushing)
• ½ cup milk (room temperature)
• ⅓ cup granulated sugar
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 2¾ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)

Cinnamon Filling

• ½ cup dark brown sugar
• 1½ tbsp ground cinnamon

Glaze

• 1½ cups powdered sugar (sifted)
• 3 to 4 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

Steps:

1. Grease an 8×11 or 9×13-inch baking dish.
2. Proof the yeast: In a small bowl, stir together the warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit 5 minutes (until foamy).
3. Mix wet ingredients: In a medium bowl, combine melted butter (or coconut oil), milk, sugar, and salt. Then stir in the yeast mixture.
4. Combine and knead:Pour the wet mixture into a large bowl containing the flour. Stir until it begins to come together. Turn onto a floured surface and knead 3-4 minutes until smooth.
5. First rise: Place the kneaded dough in a buttered bowl, cover (plastic wrap or a towel), and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (~1 hour).
6. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
7. Roll and fill: Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out on a floured surface into a 20×14 inch rectangle. Brush with ~2 tbsp melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture, leaving ~½ inch of border.
8. Form rolls: Starting from a short side, roll tightly into a log. Slice into 12 even rolls. Place them cut-side up in the greased baking dish. Cover and let them rise again ~1 hour.

Baking:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Bake the rolls: Uncover and bake for 25–30 minutes, until the rolls are lightly golden on top.
3. Make the glaze: While rolls cool slightly (~10 minutes), whisk together powdered sugar, 3 tbsp milk, and vanilla. If too thick, add more milk.
4. Glaze and serve: Drizzle glaze over warm (not piping hot) rolls. Serve.

Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve. Enjoy your delicious cinnamon rolls!