Ingredients
- For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- For the filling:
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1–2 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Optional: 2 oz cream cheese, softened
Instructions
- Warm the milk and mix with yeast and a pinch of sugar. Let sit until foamy, about 5–10 minutes.
- Mix in eggs, melted butter, remaining sugar, salt, and flour. Knead until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle. Spread softened butter and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll up tightly and cut into 12 even slices. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Let rolls rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Whisk glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- Use dental floss to cut rolls cleanly.
- Add chopped pecans or raisins for variation.
- Chill rolls overnight and bake in the morning for a time-saver.
- Try a maple glaze by replacing vanilla and milk with maple syrup.
- Freeze unbaked or baked rolls; thaw and reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20–25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (with glaze)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
