By Raven Diver
Cinnamon Breakfast Rolls
18 steps
Prep:5hCook:20min
This recipe is really amazing as a breakfast or dessert. I generally use a baking pan that's 1 size bigger than they say so the rolls are more defined but that's completely optional.
Updated at: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 13:08:12 GMT
Nutrition balance score
Unbalanced
Glycemic Index
69
High
Glycemic Load
32
High
Nutrition per serving
Calories297.7 kcal (15%)
Total Fat9.9 g (14%)
Carbs46.9 g (18%)
Sugars22 g (24%)
Protein5.7 g (11%)
Sodium147 mg (7%)
Fiber1.4 g (5%)
% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet
Ingredients
12 servings
For the Dough
¼ cupwater
warm
1 Tbspactive dry yeast
1 Tbspgranulated sugar
⅔ cupwhole milk
4 Tbspbutter
3 cupsflour
½ tspsalt
2eggs
large
⅓ cupgranulated sugar
For the Filling
for the Icing
Instructions
Step 1
Combine the water, yeast, and 1 tbsp sugar in a small bowl and set aside until puffy (around 5 mins)
BowlStep 2
Heat the milk and butter in a small saucepan until the butter is melted, set aside
Sauce PanStep 3
Whisk together the flour and salt in a large mixing bowl, set aside
WhiskBowlStep 4
In a mixing bowl, whisk together eggs and sugar, then add in the milk-butter mixture.
BowlStep 5
Add the egg mixture to the flour mixture, then add the yeast mix, stir to combine.
Step 6
Knead the flour until smooth and elastic, about 10 mins
Step 7
Place in an oiled bowl and turn to coat. Cover in plastic wrap and let sit in a warm place until doubled, about 90 mins- 2 hours.
Bowl
Plastic wrapStep 8
Grease and flour a 9"x13" pan.
Baking dishStep 9
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 16"x12" rectangle.
Step 10
Brush the melted butter over the dough
Cooking BrushStep 11
Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the dough, leaving 1/2 inch borders
Step 12
Roll dough on the long side, then cut off the messy ends.
KnifeStep 13
Cut the roll into quarters, then those quarters into thirds to make 12 rolls.
Step 14
Lay the rolls in the prepared pan and leave to rise until the rolls are touching each other, about 90 mins-2 hours
Step 15
Make sure the oven rack is in the center of your oven then preheat to 350 F. Bake rolls for 20 mins until golden brown.
Baking Rack
OvenHeatStep 16
Cool 10 mins.
For the Icing
Step 17
Beat the icing ingredients together with a wooden spoon until smooth. Spread or drizzle the icing over the rolls while they're warm.
Wooden SpoonBowlStep 18
Serve the rolls immediately, they don't keep well but can last for about 2 days in an airtight container.
