Easy Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Cinnamon rolls are a delicious and popular breakfast food. They are made with a yeast dough that is filled with cinnamon and sugar, and then rolled up and baked. This recipe makes an easy and delicious cinnamon roll that is perfect for a special breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup warm milk
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1 teaspoon active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, melted butter, and yeast. Let stand for 5 minutes, until the yeast is foamy.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
6. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by combining the brown sugar, cinnamon, and pecans in a small bowl.
7. After the dough has risen, punch it down and divide it in half. Roll out each half into a 12-inch circle.
8. Spread the filling evenly over each circle of dough.
9. Roll up each circle of dough from the bottom up, and pinch the edges to seal.
10. Cut each roll into 12 pieces.
11. Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
12. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
13. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
14. Let the rolls cool slightly before frosting.
15. To make the frosting, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a medium bowl. Beat until smooth.
16. Drizzle the frosting over the cooled rolls.
17. Enjoy!

FAQ

• Q: What can use instead of active dry yeast?
• A: You can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast. Just use half the amount of instant yeast that the recipe calls for.
• Q: What can use instead of milk?
• A: You can use any type of milk, including almond milk, soy milk, or oat milk.
• Q: What can use instead of butter?
• A: You can use any type of oil, including olive oil, canola oil, or vegetable oil.
• Q: What can use instead of brown sugar?
• A: You can use white sugar, honey, or maple syrup.
• Q: What can use instead of cinnamon?
• A: You can use nutmeg, cardamom, or ginger.
• Q: Can make these rolls ahead of time?
• A: Yes, you can make these rolls ahead of time and freeze them. Just wrap them individually in plastic wrap and then place them in a freezer bag. They will keep for up to 3 months. To bake them, thaw them overnight in the refrigerator and then bake them according to the recipe.

Pros

• Easy to make
• Delicious