Cinnamon Rolls
I discovered how easy it is to make your own cinnamon rolls! (I also discovered why they are so fattening)
Who can say “no” to cinnamon rolls? Ooey, Gooey and super sticky brown sugar fillings with cream cheese icing on top! ahhh! These used to be my staple when I was in university! I would order a chocolate chip cinnamon bun from the famous Blue Chips after my meals. I was pretty much a cinnamon bun addict. And we wonder why so many students put on the notorious Freshman 15….
This recipe is amazing! I didn’t have to wait too long for the yeast to ferment and it rose beautifully! The bun turned out so soft and fragrant. I had 2 large ones when it came fresh out the oven! I’ve never had cinnamon bunsΒ this fresh before! What a treat! π
I brought some to work and one of my co-workers enjoyed it so much that he asked if I would take orders for this. I also experimented with another recipe from Alton Brown based on the raving reviews but it didn’t work out too well for me, so I’m definitely sticking to this one! (despite all that butter and margarine)
Cinnamon Rolls
makes approximately 12 Cinnamon Rolls
- 3/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup butter, softened (I added this)
- 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast
- 1/4 cup white sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup water
- 1 egg
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup margarine, softened
- 1/2 cup pecan nuts (optional)
Cream Cheese Frosting (you can double this if you like having more cream cheese frosting)
- 1/2 cup icing sugar
- 1/4 cup cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter, softened
Directions
- Heat the milk in a small saucepan until it bubbles, then remove from heat. Mix in margarine and butter; stir until melted. Let cool until lukewarm.
- In a large mixing bowl, sift together 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar and salt, mixing well. Add water, egg and the milk mixture; beat well. Add the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition. When the dough has just pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes.
- Cover the dough with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.
- Meanwhile, in a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, cinnamon, softened margarine.
- Roll out dough into a 12×9 inch rectangle. Spread dough with filling. Sprinkle with pecans if desired. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls and place cut side up in a pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes, or until browned. Add cream cheese frosting on top. Serve warm.
If you are a Cinnamon Roll virgin, I urge you to try this recipe out! Slightly crispy on the outside and extra soft on the inside! The sweetness is just perfect. I can imagine how well some pecan nuts would go with this too!!
I love cinnamon rolls! I can eat a lot of them in one sitting.
me too! They’ve always been a favourite! I’d love to try your cinnamon rolls recipe too! Looks so decadent! π
Ohm… I just love LOVE those! Thanks for making me hungry!
lol. Thank you! Just returning the favour π
You lost me at yeast. I am soooooooooooo scared of trying to make a recipe with yeast. Every week I say I’m going to do it and the week comes and goes and no yeast dish.
These cinnamon rolls look very delicious. I could eat about 5 at a time. Nicely done Sam!
You have to experiment with yeast!! I promise it’s not as scary as it sounds!! Thanks Tia!! I’m going to look forward to seeing you venture into the world of fermentation on your blog now!!
I really enjoy your blog so I’ve awarded you a Leibster award, you can see it here…http://wp.me/p1YBE8-5R Congratulations!
Thank you!!! I’m so honoured to be receiving this!! π
These look delicious!
Thanks Danelle!
There’s nothing like cinnamon rolls. Absolutely nothing like them. I love how your turned out.. they look so cinnamonly decadent π
Thanks Kay!!! You’re right! Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort dessert! Warm, fresh and sweet! mmmm
Gorgeous. I could never make these due to the fact that I would DEVOUR them lol
ahahaha… I’m the same way too!! They would be gone within seconds and I may have to compensate by doing 3 yoga sessions
It is WORTH it, isn’t it? I love homemade cinnamon rolls. Nice job Sammie!
Thank you Yudith! π Homemade are the best!
When did you make these, and why wasn’t I offered any?!??? π¦
whooops…. π¦ Sorry BB!! i’ll make you some next time. hehe