Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Quick and easy but very soft and delicious
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1/3 cup water warmed
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 tbsp active yeast
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter melted
- 2 cup flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 cup milk warmed
Filling:
- 5 tsp unsalted butter softened
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a small bowl, add yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar, and warm water. Stir to combine.
- Cover with a paper towel and let it rest for 5 minutes.
- In the large bowl, combine milk, sugar, salt, and butter. Add yeast mixture, and stir until well combined.
- Continue to add flour and knead for 5 minutes until the dough is smooth, and stretchy.
- Cover the dough with a clean towel, and place it in a warm place for 20 minutes or until the dough is double in size.
- While the dough is rising, let make the filling. Combine sugar, butter, and ground cinnamon. Set aside.
- When the dough is ready, use your hand and punch it down in the center. Roll out on the clean surface. Form the dough in a rectangle shape (aproximate 10x12 inches).
- Spread filling evently on the dough and roll the dough up.
- Cut the dough into one inch and place it on the glass baking dish.
- While the rolls are cooking, beat together the frosting ingredients in a large bowl.
- Preheat oven 350 degrees F. Bake for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let it sit for few minutes.
- Spread the frosting on top of the rolls.