Homemade cinnamon rolls

Homemade cinnamon rolls are a delicious treat that can be enjoyed any time of the day. Here’s a simple recipe to make them from scratch:

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 1 cup warm milk (around 110°F/45°C)
• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (or instant yeast)
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 2 large eggs
• 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon salt

For the filling:

• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 1/3 cup unsalted butter, softened

For the cream cheese frosting:

• 4 oz (115g) cream cheese, softened
• 1/4 cup (60g) unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast activates and becomes frothy.
2. Add sugar, melted butter, eggs, flour, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix until a dough forms.
3. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
4. While the dough is rising, prepare the filling by mixing brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.
5. Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 16×21 inches.
6. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top.
7. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.
8. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with a kitchen towel, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
9. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 20-25 minutes or until they turn golden brown.
10. While the rolls are baking, prepare the cream cheese frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together softened cream cheese, softened butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
11. Once the rolls are done baking, let them cool for a few minutes before spreading the cream cheese frosting on top. Serve warm and enjoy!

These homemade cinnamon rolls are sure to be a hit with your family and friends. Enjoy!