Get ready to indulge in the warm, gooey goodness of homemade cinnamon rolls! These treats are perfect for breakfast or a sweet afternoon snack. Let’s dive into the delightful process of making these delicious rolls!
Tips for Success
Make sure your ingredients are at room temperature for the best results. This part’s so satisfying, watching the dough rise!
Why You’ll Love Them
With a fluffy texture and sweet cinnamon filling, these rolls are sure to become a favorite in your household. Trust me, you’ll love it!
Ingredients
- Dough Ingredients:
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- Filling Ingredients:
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- Icing Ingredients:
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Instructions
- Make the dough:
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Step 1- Prepare the milk mixture: In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter until the butter is melted. Remove from heat and stir in the sour cream until smooth. Let cool until lukewarm (about 100 - 110°F).
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Step 2- Mix the dough: In the bowl of an electric mixer, use a spatula to combine the milk mixture with the yeast, sugar, egg, egg yolks, and vanilla until well combined. Add in half of the flour and the salt and stir until combined. Place on a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook and gradually add the remaining flour until a dough begins to form. Only add as much flour as you need to form the dough. Knead at medium speed until the dough is very soft, smooth, pliable, elastic, and doesn't stick to the sides of the bowl, about 8 to 10 minutes. If the dough is unbearably sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time. Only add as much flour as needed to create a smooth dough.
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Step 3- Let the dough rise: Lightly grease a large bowl. Shape the dough into a ball and place in the greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
- Make the filling:
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Step 4- Prepare the filling: Once the dough has risen, add filling ingredients to a medium mixing bowl. Beat with a hand-held electric mixer on medium-high until well combined and fluffy, about 3 minutes.
- To shape the dough:
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Step 5- Shape the dough: Punch down the risen dough and turn out onto a lightly floured work surface. Use a rolling pin to shape the dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle, long side facing you.
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Step 6- Add the filling: Spread the filling mixture all over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border at the far edge. Brush the border with water to help seal. Roll the dough up, pulling with your hands to keep it tightly rolled until it's an even log shape. Press the border to seal. Trim the edges. Lightly flour the roll.
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Step 7- Cut and arrange the rolls: Grease a 13x9-inch baking dish or two 9-inch pie pans. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss. Place the rolls cut side up in the prepared baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
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Step 8- Make Ahead Option: Make Ahead: Allow the shaped rolls to rise until they've grown in size by about a quarter. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours. Allow to come completely to room temperature and continue to rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours, before baking as directed below.
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Step 9- Bake the rolls: Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls until lightly golden brown, 22 to 25 minutes.
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Step 10- Prepare the icing: While the rolls bake, combine the icing ingredients in a small mixing bowl until a smooth pourable icing forms.
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Step 11- Finish the rolls: Spread over hot rolls immediately after they come out of the oven. Serve warm the day they're baked.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250, Fat: 8g, Carbs: 41g, Protein: 3g
Cooking techniques
Kneading the dough is essential for developing gluten, which gives the rolls their fluffy texture. Remember to check the dough's stickiness and adjust the flour as necessary!
Variations or substitutions
You can substitute almond milk for the whole milk for a dairy-free version. Try adding nuts or raisins to the filling for an extra crunch!
Storage tips
Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also freeze them for longer storage; just reheat in the oven when ready to enjoy!
Notes
For a fun twist, try adding a splash of orange zest to the icing!
