Fluffy, Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe (2024)

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Servings: 12

• YEAST MIXTURE
• 1/3 cup very warm water, 110-115 degrees like a warm baby bottle
• 1 package active dry yeast, 2 1/4 teaspoons
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• DOUGH MIXTURE
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup buttermilk, room temperature
• 1/2 cup whole milk, room temperature
• 6 tablespoons butter, melted
• 2 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
• 2 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 4 cups all-purpose flour, sifted (may need more or less)
• FILLING MIXTURE
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon
• 1/2 cup butter, melted
• CREAM CHEESE GLAZE
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 2-4 tablespoons milk, may need more or less
• 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• pinch of salt, optional

• In a measuring cup stir together water, 1/4 teaspoon sugar, and yeast.

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• Let mixture sit for a few minutes until it is puffy and foamy.

• Pour yeast mixture into a large bowl.

• Add in 1/2 cup sugar, buttermilk, whole milk, melted butter, canola oil, vanilla extract, and eggs.

• Mix until combined.

• Mix in salt and baking powder.

• Gradually mix in the flour a little at a time, using just enough so that the dough pulls from the sides of the bowl. It will be slightly sticky but shouldn't stick to a clean fingertip.

• Once dough has formed place the ball of dough into a large, lightly greased bowl.

• Cover with plastic wrap and place the bowl in a warm location.

• Let sit for about 1 hour or until the dough has doubled in size.

• Gently punch the dough down a few times to release the air.

• Sprinkle a work surface lightly with flour and turn dough onto floured surface.

• Knead the dough gently a couple of times and then pat the dough into a rectangle that is about 1/4 inch thick.

• Brush the dough with half of the melted butter. (I sometimes add in a bit of vanilla extract to the butter)

• In a small bowl mix together brown sugar & cinnamon.

• Sprinkle on half the brown sugar mixture.

• Brush again with butter and finish with remaining brown sugar mixture.

• Starting from the end furthest from you, begin tightly rolling up the dough.

• When done, place the roll seam-side down, and carefully slice the roll into 12 (1 1/2-inch) sections.

• Place the rolls in a greased baking pan,sides touching.

• Cover with plastic wrap and place in a warm location to let rise.

• Preheat oven to 350 F.

• Bake for 20-25 minutes or until sides of cinnamon rolls are lightly golden.

• While rolls are cooking, prepare the glaze by combining all cream cheese glaze ingredients in a bowl until smooth and silky.

• When cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, let cool for a few minutes and then spread on the glaze.

• Serve piping hot, warm or room temperature!

Author: Divas Can Cook