# Soft and Tasty Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This recipe for cinnamon rolls results in rolls that are soft and tasty. The tender dough is filled with sweet cinnamon sugar, rolled up, and baked to perfection. Finished with a cream cheese frosting, these rolls deliver the ideal bite!
## Overview
While they require a bit of time, homemade cinnamon rolls are simple to prepare, so don’t feel daunted by the yeast.
### Flavor
Tender, fluffy dough is filled with brown sugar and cinnamon for a sweet, gooey center and gently golden buttery edges.
### Recommended Tools
A stand mixer simplifies kneading, but the dough can also be combined by hand or in a bread machine.
### Yield
Produces 15 generously sized rolls, ideal for sharing.
### Serving Suggestions
Enjoy these for a special breakfast with complementary dishes like an overnight breakfast casserole.
### Freezing
Freeze baked rolls prior to frosting. Reheat them in the microwave for warm and soft cinnamon rolls anytime.
## Ingredient Notes
– **Yeast**: Make sure the yeast becomes foamy in step 2; otherwise, the buns won’t rise. Instant yeast has not been tested in this recipe.
– **Dairy**: Whole milk and butter contribute richness and keep the dough tender. If using salted butter, lower the salt in the dough.
– **All-purpose flour**: Employ the spoon and level technique to prevent dense rolls. Bread flour can be used for even softer rolls.
– **Cinnamon Sugar Filling**: The filling is a blend of brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Either dark or light brown sugar can be used.
## How to Make Cinnamon Rolls
1. **Proof the yeast**: Mix the yeast with warm water and sugar. The blend should become foamy.
2. **Prepare the dough**: Heat the milk and butter in a separate bowl. Incorporate the remaining dough ingredients, including the yeast mixture, and knead until smooth.
3. **Rise**: Place the dough in a warm area for about an hour or until it has doubled in size.
4. **Add filling**: Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread with butter, and dust with cinnamon and brown sugar. Re-roll the dough and slice it.
5. **Bake**: Arrange the rolls in a prepared baking pan and bake until golden brown.
Savor! Once the rolls are fully baked, allow them to cool before serving. Remember the cream cheese frosting!
### Pro Tips for Perfect Rolls
– Ensure all ingredients are at room temperature.
– If the yeast does not foam, substitute it with fresh yeast.
– Add flour gradually; using less flour helps achieve softer rolls.
– If your kitchen is cool, allow the dough to rise near a warm oven.
– Lightly cover the dough with a kitchen towel while it rises.
– If the rolls brown too quickly, loosely cover them with foil.
### Make Ahead Instructions
1. Cover the prepared cinnamon rolls in a greased 9×13-inch dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
2. When ready to bake, take the rolls out of the fridge and remove the plastic wrap. With the oven off, cover the rolls with a clean kitchen towel and place a bowl of very hot water in the oven for the first rise.
3. To bake, take the rolls out of the oven (leave the water inside) and preheat the oven to the recommended temperature. The hot water will create steam, keeping the rolls soft and fluffy during baking.
4. Bake according to the recipe instructions.
### Storage and Leftovers
– Store baked cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to 4 days.
– Microwave individual rolls for 10 to 15 seconds to soften.
– To freeze, omit the frosting, wrap baked and cooled rolls securely, and place them in the freezer for up to 2 months. Thaw at room temperature and frost just before serving.
### Nutrition Information (per roll)
– **Calories**: 398
– **Carbohydrates**: 57g
– **Protein**: 5g
– **Fat**: 17g
– **Saturated Fat**: 10g
– **Cholesterol**: 66mg
– **Sodium**: 141mg
– **Fiber**: 2g
– **Sugar**: 31g
Relish these cinnamon rolls for a cozy brunch or a special celebration!