Description

Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with this best cinnamon roll recipe. Soft, fluffy, and dripping with sweet frosting, these homemade cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast or brunch. With a delightful blend of warm spices and rich buttery flavor, they create a heavenly treat that everyone will love. Easy to make and customizable to suit your taste, this recipe is ideal for novice bakers and seasoned pros alike. Picture waking up to the aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your kitchen—it’s the perfect way to start any day!

Ingredients

Scale

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup whole milk
⅓ cup unsalted butter (melted)
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar (for frosting)

Instructions

In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk with sugar and sprinkle in yeast. Let sit for five minutes until frothy; mix in melted butter.
Gradually add flour while stirring until combined. Knead on a floured surface for about five minutes until smooth.
Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for one hour or until doubled.
Prepare the filling by mixing sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll out dough into a rectangle.
Spread melted butter over the dough, sprinkle cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly, then roll tightly from one end to another.
Slice into equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25 minutes until golden brown.

Notes

For extra richness, add cream cheese frosting on top.
Customize your filling with nuts or chocolate chips for variety.
Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze them for up to three months.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 roll (100g)
Calories: 320
Sugar: 14g
Sodium: 290mg
Fat: 12g
Saturated Fat: 7g
Unsaturated Fat: 4g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 48g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 5g
Cholesterol: 30mg

Keywords: For extra richness, top with cream cheese frosting. Customize your filling by adding nuts or chocolate chips for variety. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days or freeze them for up to three months.