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Quick Cinnamon Roll Recipe

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Make easy cinnamon rolls from scratch in just 90 minutes with a quick-rise dough, baked to fluffy, gooey perfection and topped with a delicious glaze. These cinnamon rolls are the perfect balance of sweet, soft, and cinnamon-spiced goodness.

Ingredients

1 cup milk, any variety

¼ cup butter or coconut oil, melted and cooled

3 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for mixing), approx. 400g

¼ cup sugar

½ teaspoon sea salt

1 packet (0.25 oz) instant yeast (or 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast)

¼ cup softened butter or melted coconut oil

½ cup brown sugar, or more as desired

1 tablespoon cinnamon

2 cups powdered sugar

2-3 tablespoons milk (almond milk works well)

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to 120-130°F (49-54°C), as per instant yeast package instructions. Coat a 13x9 pan with cooking spray and set aside.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour (reserving ¼ cup for kneading), sugar, instant yeast, salt, milk, and melted butter/oil. Stir the mixture until it forms a shaggy dough.
  3. Knead the dough by hand or with a stand mixer on low speed for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Add the reserved flour as necessary to prevent the dough from sticking.
  4. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
  5. Roll the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface. Brush the dough with butter or oil, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly over the surface.
  6. Roll the dough tightly into a log, pinching the edges to seal. Use dental floss to cut ½-inch off each end to create neat edges. Slice the log into 12 uniform rolls.
  7. Arrange the rolls cut-side-up in the prepared pan. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30-45 minutes, until doubled in size.
  8. During the last 15 minutes of proofing, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  9. Uncover the rolls and bake them for 25 minutes, until golden brown and fully cooked through.
  10. While the rolls are cooling, whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth and at your desired consistency.
  11. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls. Serve and enjoy!

Notes

  • For vegan rolls, substitute the milk and butter for plant-based alternatives like almond milk and vegan butter or coconut oil.
  • Top with cream cheese frosting for a rich, tangy finish instead of glaze.
  • Mix in chopped nuts (such as pecans or walnuts) or raisins into the filling for extra texture and flavor.
  • Add a pinch of nutmeg or cloves into the filling for a spiced twist on your cinnamon rolls.
  • To store, allow the cinnamon rolls to cool completely before storing them in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
  • For reheating, restore the cinnamon rolls’ fluffy texture by reheating in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 5-10 minutes or microwave for 20-30 seconds.

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