Cinnamon roll

Cinnamon Roll – Soft Homemade Recipe

Ingredients

For the dough

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp salt
• 2 ¼ tsp yeast
• ¾ cup warm milk
• 3 tbsp melted butter
• 1 egg

For the filling

• ½ cup brown sugar
• 1 tbsp ground Cinnamon
• 3 tbsp softened butter

Optional glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2–3 tbsp milk
• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Make the dough
   In a bowl, mix warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes. Add sugar, egg, melted butter, salt, and flour. Mix and knead until smooth.
2. Let it rise
   Cover the dough and let it rise for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
3. Roll the dough
   Roll the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
4. Add the filling
   Spread butter over the dough, then sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly.
5. Roll and cut
   Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 1–1.5 inch slices.
6. Second rise
   Place the rolls in a baking dish and let them rise for 20–30 minutes.
7. Bake
   Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
8. Add glaze
   Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, then drizzle over the warm rolls.

Soft, sweet cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a weekend treat.