quick cinnamon roll recipe
Cinnamon Roll Recipe:
This recipe makes 12-14 delicious and fluffy cinnamon rolls. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to make them:
Ingredients:
For the dough:
1. 4 cups all-purpose flour
2. 1/4 cup granulated sugar
3. 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) instant yeast
4. 1 teaspoon salt
5. 3/4 cup whole milk
6. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
7. 1/4 cup warm water
. 1 large egg
For the filling:
1. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
2. 1/2 cup granulated sugar
3. 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the cream cheese frosting:
1. 4 oz cream cheese, softened
2. 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
3. 1 cup powdered sugar
4. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
2. In a separate bowl, whisk together the milk, melted butter, warm water, and egg.
3. Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Knead the dough for 5-10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Preheat: your oven to 375°F.
1. Roll the dough into a rectangle shape about 1/4 inch thick.
2. Spread the softened butter over the dough and sprinkle the sugar and cinnamon on top.
3. Roll the dough up tightly and cut it into 12-14 even pieces.
4. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
5. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until they are golden brown.
6. While the rolls are baking, make the cream cheese frosting by combining the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract in a mixing bowl.
7. Once the rolls are done, let them cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting over them.
Enjoy your delicious and homemade cinnamon rolls!