Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Perfectly Pillowy Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 18 min
Total time: 48 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1/2 cup (113g) milk, whole preferred; 3 tablespoons (24g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 2/3 cup (151g) milk, cold, whole preferred; 2 1/2 cups (300g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 1 teaspoon (6g) table salt; 2 tablespoons (25g) granulated sugar; 2 teaspoons instant yeast; 4 tablespoons (57g) unsalted butter, softened; 1 tablespoon (14g) butter, melted; 1/2 cup (107g) light brown sugar, packed; 2 tablespoons (14g) King Arthur Unbleached Bread Flour; 3 to 4 teaspoons (8g to 10g) cinnamon*; 1/16 teaspoon table salt; 3 tablespoons (42g) butter, melted, divided; 1/2 teaspoon King Arthur Pure Vanilla Extract; 1 1/2 cups (170g) confectioners' sugar, sifted; 1 to 2 tablespoons (14g to 28g) milk, heavy cream, or buttermilk, enough to thin to desired consistency

Instructions

Prep:30minCook:18min

There’s something magical about warm-from-the-oven cinnamon rolls. Unfortunately, that magic often evaporates as the rolls cool. If only it were possible to serve fresh, soft rolls first thing in the morning — without getting up at midnight to make them! Enter our 2021 Recipe of the Year. Whether you enjoy these pillowy cinnamon rolls hot from the oven or up to a week later (if they last that long!), they retain their wonderful soft texture. Paired with classic bold cinnamon flavor and rich vanilla icing, the result is truly the ultimate cinnamon roll.

Updated at: Mon, 21 Apr 2025 00:27:43 GMT