Description
These fluffy and irresistible cinnamon rolls feature a sweet cinnamon-sugar filling wrapped in a soft, tender dough and finished with a creamy double cream glaze. Perfectly baked to a golden brown, these cinnamon rolls offer a warm and comforting treat, ideal for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 2 1/2 teaspoons dried yeast
- 4 tablespoons melted unsalted butter
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 large egg
Filling
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 4 tablespoons melted butter (for brushing on dough)
Topping
- Double cream, for a rich finishing glaze
Instructions
- Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and dried yeast thoroughly to create the base for your dough.
- Add Wet Ingredients: Stir in the melted butter, then pour in the warm milk and mix well. Crack the egg into the mixture and continue stirring until a soft dough forms.
- Knead and Rise: Knead the dough briefly until smooth. Lightly brush the surface with oil, cover with a cloth or plastic wrap, and allow it to rise in a warm place for about 2 hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare Dough for Filling: Once risen, place the dough on a lightly floured surface and knead for a few more minutes. Roll it out into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Make Filling and Assemble: In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon. Brush the melted butter evenly over the rolled dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Form Rolls: Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife, slice the log into individual rolls.
- Prepare for Baking: Arrange the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish or on a lined baking sheet, spacing them slightly apart to allow room for expansion.
- Bake: Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for about 20 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown and fully cooked through.
- Glaze and Serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and pour a small amount of double cream over each roll while still warm, allowing the cream to soak in for a creamy, moist finish. Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast effectively without killing it.
- For softer rolls, cover them while baking with foil if they brown too quickly before fully baking.
- Double cream adds richness but can be substituted with heavy cream or a cream cheese glaze if preferred.
- Allow the dough sufficient time to rise for better texture and fluffiness.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cinnamon rolls, sweet rolls, breakfast pastry, cinnamon sugar, baked rolls, creamy glaze
