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Cinnamon Rolls

Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls That Melt in Your Mouth

Indulge in sweet, fluffy cinnamon rolls that are easy to make and perfect for cozy mornings.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Desserts and Baking Classics
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 tablespoons Butter melted for richness
  • 4 tablespoons Water for hydration
  • ¼ cup Instant Vanilla Pudding for moist texture
  • 1 cup Milk enhances flavor
  • 1 Egg beaten for structure
  • 1 tablespoon Sugar feeds yeast
  • ½ teaspoon Salt enhances taste
  • 4 cups Bread Flour for soft rolls
  • 2 ½ teaspoons Active Dry Yeast for fluffiness
Filling Ingredients
  • 10 tablespoons Butter melted for filling
  • 1 ¼ cups Brown Sugar for caramel flavor
  • 4 teaspoons Cinnamon warm spice flavor
Frosting Ingredients
  • 4 ounces Cream Cheese softened for frosting
  • ¼ cup Butter softened to mix
  • 1 ½ cups Powdered Sugar for sweetness
  • ½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract for depth of flavor
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Milk for desired consistency

Equipment

  • Bread machine
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Baking Dish
  • Rolling Pin
  • knife

Method
 

Dough Preparation
  1. In a bread machine, add melted butter, water, instant vanilla pudding, milk, beaten egg, sugar, salt, bread flour, and active dry yeast. Set to dough cycle for 90 minutes.
  2. Once complete, flour the countertop, roll the dough into a rectangle of approximately 17x10 inches.
Filling Preparation
  1. Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and melted butter until thick. Spread evenly across rolled-out dough.
  2. Roll the dough tightly from one edge to the other and seal the seam.
Final Preparation
  1. Slice into ½-inch pieces and arrange cut-side up in a greased baking dish. Let rise for 30 minutes.
  2. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  3. For frosting, mix cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Spread over warm rolls.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

For best results, use bread flour and warm ingredients. Frosting while warm enhances flavors.

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