Classic Cinnamon Rolls
Soft, fluffy yeast rolls filled with sweet cinnamon sugar and topped with tangy cream cheese icing.
These classic homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and swirled with fragrant cinnamon sugar, finished with a rich cream cheese icing.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
milk (warm)
240 ml
active dry yeast
7 g
granulated sugar
50 g
egg
2 piece
butter (melted)
60 g
all-purpose flour
500 g
salt
5 g
Filling
butter (softened)
60 g
granulated sugar
100 g
ground cinnamon
15 g
Cream Cheese Icing
cream cheese (softened)
115 g
butter (softened)
30 g
powdered sugar
120 g
vanilla extract
5 ml
Instructions
Prepare the dough
Combine warm milk, yeast, sugar, eggs, melted butter, flour, and salt to form a soft dough.
Knead the dough
Knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
First rise
Place the dough in a bowl, cover, and let it rise until doubled in size.
Roll out the dough
Roll the risen dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
Add filling
Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar mixture.
Roll and slice
Roll the dough tightly into a log, then slice into 12 equal rolls.
Second rise
Arrange rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for 30 minutes.
Bake the rolls
Bake at 175°C for 25–30 minutes until golden brown.
Make the icing
Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
Ice and serve
Drizzle warm rolls with cream cheese icing and serve.
Original recipe
Storage
Store in an airtight container. Warm before serving for best texture.
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