Here’s a soft, fluffy cinnamon roll recipe with a rich, gooey filling and creamy glaze—perfect for breakfast or dessert:
🍥 Classic Cinnamon Rolls
🧾 Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp (1 packet) yeast
- ¼ cup sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- 3 tbsp butter (melted)
- 1 egg
For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp cinnamon
- 3 tbsp soft butter
For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
🔪 Instructions
1. Make the dough
- Mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Add butter, egg, salt, and flour.
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until soft and smooth.
2. First rise
Cover and let dough rise in a warm place for 1–1.5 hours, until doubled.
3. Roll & fill
- Roll dough into a rectangle
- Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly
4. Shape rolls
Roll tightly into a log and slice into 8–10 pieces.
5. Second rise
Place in a greased pan, cover, and let rise 30–45 minutes.
6. Bake
Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
7. Glaze
Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
🍽️ Tips for Perfect Cinnamon Rolls
- Don’t overheat the milk—it should be warm, not hot
- Use soft butter for easy spreading
- For extra softness, don’t overbake
- Pour a little warm milk or cream over rolls before baking for ultra gooey texture
🔥 Variations
- Cream cheese frosting: mix cream cheese + sugar + vanilla
- Sticky buns: add caramel and nuts at the bottom of the pan
- Chocolate version: sprinkle chocolate chips inside
If you want, I can give you a no-yeast quick version, overnight cinnamon rolls, or a bakery-style super fluffy method.
