By Savy Sivapathasundaralingam
Cinnamon Rolls
10 steps
Prep:2h 30minCook:30min
Prep time is 30 minutes.
Rising time is 2 hours.
Tips:
Make sure your almond milk is at room temperature. "I like to measure the almond milk and pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds before mixing it with the other ingredients."
Let the dough rise somewhere warm. Yeast responds to warmth, so, for an extra productive rise, stick the dough somewhere warm. We like to put ours on a sunny windowsill! I’ve also had success putting them in the oven while it’s turned off but the oven light is on.
Add the glaze when the rolls are still warm, but not hot. If the rolls are too hot when you add the glaze, it will melt. If they’re too cold, it won’t spread and ooze over them.
How to Make Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Get ahead on this cinnamon roll recipe by assembling the rolls the night before you plan to serve them. That way, you can easily bake them off in the morning!
To make overnight cinnamon rolls, prepare the recipe up to the point of slicing the rolls. Place them in the baking dish and cover tightly with foil or plastic wrap. Instead of letting the rolls rise at room temperature, refrigerate them overnight. The next morning, remove the rolls from the refrigerator. Let them stand at room temperature for 1 hour before uncovering and baking them according to the recipe
Storage Tips
Store these homemade cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, I recommend freezing them.
How to Freeze Cinnamon Rolls
Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool completely after baking. Wrap individual rolls in foil or plastic wrap, or tightly cover the entire baking dish. Store the rolls in the freezer for up to 3 months. Wrapped or covered in foil, they reheat perfectly in a 350°F oven. Add the glaze right before you eat!
Updated at: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:54:36 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
Moderate
Glycemic Load
36
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories273.3 kcal (14%)
Total Fat5.7 g (8%)
Carbs52.4 g (20%)
Sugars29.3 g (33%)
Protein3.8 g (8%)
Sodium131.4 mg (7%)
Fiber1.4 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
For the yeast
Dough
⅓ cupbutter
melted, or coconut oil, plus more for brushing
½ cupmilk
at room temperature
⅓ cupgranulated sugar
1 teaspoonsea salt
2 ¾ cupsall-purpose flour
plus more for kneading
Filling
Glaze
Instructions
Step 1
Grease an 8x11 or 9x13-inch baking dish.
Step 2
In a small bowl, stir together the water, yeast, and sugar. Set aside for 5 minutes, or until the yeast is foamy.
Step 3
Make the dough: In a medium bowl, combine the melted butter, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir in the yeast mixture. Place the flour in a large bowl, then add the wet ingredients and stir until combined. The mixture will be sticky. Use your hands to roughly knead the mixture, then turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead the dough for 3 to 4 minutes, or until smooth, sprinkling it with more flour if needed. Form the dough into a ball.
Step 4
Brush a large bowl with butter and place the dough inside. Cover with plastic wrap and set aside in a warm place to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
Step 5
Make the filling: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Step 6
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 20x14-inch rectangle. Brush with 2 tablespoons melted butter and sprinkle with the cinnamon sugar to within ½ inch of the edges.
Step 7
Starting at one of the short 14-inch ends, roll tightly into a log, then use a sharp knife to slice the log into 12 rolls. Place the rolls in the baking dish cut-side up, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Step 8
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Step 9
Make the glaze: In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, 3 tablespoons milk, and vanilla until smooth. If it’s too thick, add more milk. Alternatively a cream cheese frosting recipe could also work
Step 10
Uncover the rolls and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, or until lightly golden on top. Remove and allow to cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle the glaze or frosting on top and serve.