Here’s a simple recipe for easy cinnamon rolls! It uses quick-rise dough, so it’s faster than traditional methods.
Ingredients:
- For the dough:
- 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup milk (warm, not hot)
- 1/4 cup butter (melted)
- 1 large egg
- For the filling:
- 1/4 cup butter (softened)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- For the glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tablespoon milk
- 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
- Make the dough:
- In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- In a separate bowl, mix warm milk, melted butter, and the egg.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients, mixing until smooth.
- Gradually add the rest of the flour, about 1/4 cup at a time, until a dough forms. You may not need all of the flour.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it’s soft and elastic.
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise for about 20 minutes.
- Prepare the filling:
- While the dough rises, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl until well combined.
- Shape the rolls:
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down, and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12 x 8 inches).
- Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough tightly from the long edge, then slice it into 9 equal pieces.
- Bake the rolls:
- Place the rolls in a greased 9-inch round baking dish or square pan.
- Let them rise for another 10 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Glaze the rolls:
- While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the top.
Let them cool for a few minutes, then enjoy your warm, gooey cinnamon rolls! They’re so easy and delicious!
