Description
This Quick Cinnamon Roll Recipe delivers soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls bursting with sweet cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a classic powdered sugar glaze. Ready in under an hour, these homemade treats are perfect for breakfast or a delightful snack, combining simplicity with irresistible flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup milk (any variety)
- 1/4 cup butter or coconut oil (melted and cooled)
- 3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
- 1 packet instant yeast (or 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast)
Filling
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
Glaze
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- Prepare the dough: Warm the milk to 120-130°F (49-54°C). In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, melted and cooled butter, sugar, sea salt, and yeast. Stir well to activate the yeast and mix ingredients thoroughly.
- Add flour: Gradually add the all-purpose flour to the wet ingredients, mixing until a soft dough forms that is slightly sticky but manageable.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, which helps develop gluten for a soft texture.
- Roll out the dough: Roll the dough into a large rectangle approximately 12×9 inches in size, providing an even surface for the filling.
- Spread the filling: Evenly spread the softened butter over the dough rectangle. Next, sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly on top to ensure every roll has a deliciously sweet cinnamon swirl.
- Shape the rolls: Starting from one of the longer edges, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean cuts.
- Prepare for baking: Place the sliced rolls into a greased baking pan or dish, arrange them to fit without squashing, and let them rise in a warm spot for about 20 minutes to puff up slightly.
- Bake the rolls: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the risen rolls for approximately 25 minutes until they turn golden brown and firm to the touch.
- Make the glaze: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with 2 to 3 tablespoons of milk to achieve a smooth, drizzly consistency.
- Glaze and serve: Once the cinnamon rolls are warm from the oven, drizzle the glaze over them generously. Serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- Milk temperature is crucial for yeast activation; too hot can kill the yeast, too cold will slow rising.
- You can substitute butter with coconut oil for a dairy-free option, but it may slightly alter flavor and texture.
- Use fresh yeast for best rising results and flavor development.
- For softer rolls, cover the dough during rising to prevent drying out.
- The glaze thickness can be adjusted by adding more or less milk to suit preference.
- Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 days or frozen for longer storage.