Easy Recipe for Cinnamon Rolls with Yeast

Cinnamon rolls are a delicious and popular breakfast food. They are made with a yeast dough that is rolled out and filled with cinnamon and sugar. The rolls are then rolled up and baked until golden brown.

Details

Ingredients

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

Instructions

1. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
2. In a small bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. 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. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 9×13 inch baking pan.
7. Punch down the dough and roll it out to a 12×16 inch rectangle.
8. Spread the melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon over the butter.
9. Starting at the long edge, roll the dough up tightly. Pinch the ends to seal.
10. Cut the roll into 12 pieces and place them in the prepared baking pan.
11. Cover the rolls with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
12. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown.
13. Let the rolls cool for a few minutes before frosting.

Frosting

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. In a medium bowl, combine the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract.
2. Whisk until smooth.
3. Drizzle the frosting over the cooled rolls.

FAQ

Q: What is the best way to make cinnamon rolls?

A: The best way to make cinnamon rolls is to start with a good quality yeast dough. The dough should be soft and pliable, and it should rise well. You can make your own yeast dough, or you can use a store-bought dough.

Q: How long does it take to make cinnamon rolls?

A: It takes about 2 hours to make cinnamon rolls, from start to finish. The dough needs to rise for about 1 hour, and the rolls need to bake for about 30 minutes.

Q: Can make cinnamon rolls ahead of time?

A: Yes, you can make cinnamon rolls ahead of time. You can make the dough the night before and let it rise in the refrigerator overnight. You can also bake the rolls ahead of time and freeze them.

Q: How do store cinnamon rolls?

A: You can store cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. You can also store them in the refrigerator for up to 5 days, or in the freezer for up to 3 months.

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