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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Stephanie | Gathered In The Kitchen
These homemade cinnamon rolls are delicious and fluffy. Filled with brown sugar and cinnamon and topped with a sweet glaze. Dough only needs to rise for 1 hour before baking. Perfect for Easter morning!
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Prep Time 1 hour
Cook Time 22 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 6 people

Ingredients
  

Yeast Mixture

  • 1/3 c  very warm water 110-115 degrees like a warm baby bottle
  • 1 pkg package active dry yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 tsp sugar

Dough Mixture

  • 1/2 c sugar
  • 1/3 c buttermilk, room temperature I used 1/3 c whole milk + 2 tsp vinegar
  • 1/2 c whole milk, room temperature
  • 6 tbs butter, melted
  • 2 tbs canola oil
  • 1 tbs vanilla extract
  • 2 eggs, slightly beaten
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 4 c all-purpose flour, sifted may need a little more or less, depending on how sticky your dough is

Filling Mixture

  • 1 tbs butter, melted
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1 tbs cinnamon

Glaze Mixture

  • 1 c powdered sugar
  • a few tsp of milk slowly add the milk and mix until you reached the desired consistency you want for the glaze topping

Instructions
 

  • In a measuring cup stir together water, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and yeast.
  • Let mixture sit for a few minutes until it is puffy and foamy.
  • Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl.
  • Add in 1/2 cup sugar, buttermilk, whole milk, melted butter, canola oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.
  • Mix until combined.
  • Mix in salt and baking powder.
  • Gradually mix in the flour a little at a time, using just enough so that the dough pulls from the sides of the bowl. It will be slightly sticky but shouldn’t stick to a clean fingertip.
  • Once dough has formed, place into an air tight container in a warm location.
  • Let sit for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size. Can sit overnight as well.
  • Gently punch the dough down a few times to release the air.
  • Sprinkle a work surface lightly with flour and turn dough onto floured surface.
  • Knead the dough gently a couple of times and then pat the dough into a rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Brush the dough with half of the melted butter.
  • In a small bowl mix together brown sugar & cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle on the brown sugar mixture.
  • Starting from the end furthest from you, begin tightly rolling up the dough.
  • When done, place the roll seam-side down, and carefully slice the roll into 1″ sections, flouring your knife in between each cut.
  • Place the rolls in a greased baking pan, sides touching.
  • Preheat oven to 350 F.
  • Bake for 20-22 minutes or until sides of cinnamon rolls are lightly golden.
  • While rolls are cooking, prepare the glaze by combining the powdered sugar and milk.
  • When cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, let cool for a few minutes and then spread on the glaze.
  • Serve piping hot, warm or room temperature!
Keyword baked goods, cinnamon rolls, pastries
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