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Famous Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
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Famous Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

2 h 30 minServes 24Nutri-Score D€€
from @thethriftynurse3 imports0 cooked
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what you need

Ingredients

24 people
  • butter (one stick, for the dough)Dairy113 g
  • milk (for the dough)Dairy480 ml
  • yeast (tablespoons)Pantry2 pieces
  • sugarPantry100 g
  • saltSpices10 g
  • water (warm)Beverages120 ml
  • all-purpose flour (about 6 1/2 cups total, plus extra for dusting)Grains812 g
  • eggsDairy2 pieces
  • butter (melted, for the filling)Dairy113 g
  • brown sugar (for the filling)Pantry200 g
  • cinnamon (for the filling)Spices15 g
  • butter (melted, for the icing)Dairy28 g
  • powdered sugar (for the icing)Pantry240 g
  • vanilla extract (for the icing)Pantry5 ml
  • milk (for the icing)Dairy45 ml

per serving

Nutrition

280kcal

Carbs
49 g
Proteins
4 g
Fat
7 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Saucepan
  • Mixing bowl ×2
  • Stand mixer
  • Rolling pin
  • Baking dish ×2
  • Whisk

step by step

Method

  1. Warm the milk and butter

    • Heat the butter and milk in a saucepan for 3 minutes.
    • Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes before using.
    Step 1

  2. Activate the yeast

    • In a bowl, combine the yeast, sugar, salt and water.
    • Pour in the warm milk and butter mixture and mix.
    • Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
    Step 2

  3. Make the dough

    • Add 3 cups of flour to the yeast mixture along with the eggs.
    • Mix well, then add the remaining 3 1/2 cups of flour for about 6 1/2 cups total.
    • Mix until a dough forms.
    Step 3

  4. Let the dough rise

    • Place the dough in a bowl, cover it and put it somewhere warm.
    • Let it rise until doubled in size.
    Step 4

  5. Roll and fill

    • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and cut it in half to make two batches.
    • Roll each half out and spread melted butter over it.
    • Sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.
    Step 5

  6. Shape the rolls

    • Roll the dough up tightly and neatly.
    • Cut it into swirls using a piece of string, twisting to slice cleanly.
    • Place the rolls in baking dishes.
    Step 6

  7. Second rise

    • Let the shaped rolls rise a little more.
    Step 7

  8. Bake

    • Bake at 350 °F for about 15 minutes.
    Step 8

  9. Make the icing

    • Whisk the melted butter, powdered sugar, vanilla and milk together until smooth.
    • Spread over the warm rolls.
    Step 9
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