Best 2 Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

Here are two of the best homemade cinnamon rolls recipes that you can make from scratch:

1. Classic Soft & Fluffy Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients:

• Dough:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 large eggs, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
• Filling:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Cream Cheese Icing:
  • 4 oz cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2-3 tbsp milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, water, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add eggs, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Knead the dough for about 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-2 hours until doubled in size.
2. Make the Filling: In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until well combined.
3. Shape the Rolls: Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches). Spread the filling evenly over the dough. Roll the dough tightly from the long edge, then cut it into 12 equal pieces.
4. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30-45 minutes.
5. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
6. Prepare the Icing: While the rolls bake, make the icing. Beat cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, and mix until smooth.
7. Serve: Once baked, spread the icing over the warm rolls. Enjoy!

2. Overnight Cinnamon Rolls with Brown Sugar Glaze

Ingredients:

• Dough:
  • 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1 tsp salt
• Filling:
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
• Brown Sugar Glaze:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 1/4 cup heavy cream
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough: Combine warm milk and yeast in a bowl, let sit for 5 minutes. Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Knead the dough for 8-10 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1-2 hours.
2. Make the Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl.
3. Shape the Rolls: Roll out dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle. Spread the filling over the dough. Roll it up tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
4. Overnight Option: Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch dish. Cover and refrigerate overnight. The next morning, let them rise for 1 hour at room temperature.
5. Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes.
6. Prepare the Glaze: Melt butter, brown sugar, and cream in a saucepan over medium heat, stirring until smooth. Remove from heat, add vanilla.
7. Serve: Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls and enjoy the gooey goodness.

These recipes will fill your kitchen with an irresistible aroma and provide you with soft, pillowy, and perfectly spiced cinnamon rolls. Whether you prefer the classic version with cream cheese icing or the indulgent overnight rolls with a brown sugar glaze, these treats are perfect for any occasion