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Easy Cinnamon rolls

Ridiculously soft , and really delicious easy cinnamon rolls
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

For the dough

  • 375 grams or 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 180 ml or 3/4 cup milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon active dried yeast
  • 75 grams or 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 42 grams or 3 tablespoons butter melted
  • 1 egg

For the filling

  • 28 grams or 2 tablespoons butter melted
  • 100 grams or 1/2 cup brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons powdered cinnamon

For the glaze

  • 3-4 tablespoons milk
  • 100 grams or 1 cup icing sugar
  • 2 tsps lime juice

Instructions
 

  • Heat the milk to lukewarm (105 -115 F) . You should be able to put your finger in it and keep it for 5 seconds (and not longer). Add one tablespoon sugar and the yeast. Set aside until frothy. This could take 5 -15 minutes depending on your yeast.
  • In a large bowl , mix together the yeast mixture , flour , remaining sugar , salt , egg and melted butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms. You can use a food processor or electric mixer for this.
  • On a well floured surface , knead the dough for about 6-8 minutes until smooth. You can add up to half cup more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  • Transfer the dough to a bowl greased with a little oil. Cover and keep in a warm area for about an hour or until doubled.
  • Punch out the air gently . Roll the dough out to a rectangle of about 9 x 6 inches on a floured surface.
  • Keeping an edge of around 1/2 inch free all around, spread melted butter on the rectangle . mix together the cinnamon and sugar well and spread on the melted butter as evenly as possible.
  • Beginning with a long side , roll the dough tightly.
  • Lay the dough on a cutting board or surface with the seam down. Using a sharp knife , slice the roll into 9 equal pieces.
  • Butter a 9 inch round pan well. Place the cut slices of roll in the pan , leaving gaps between the edges and the rolls themselves. Cover and set aside for 30 minutes.
  • Meanwhile preheat your oven to 180 C / 350 F.
  • Bake the rolls for 20-22 minutes until golden brown. They will sound hollow if tapped. Brush them with about a tablespoon of milk once they are out of the oven.
  • To make the glaze, mix the sifted powdered sugar , lime juice and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth . Add more milk if you want it thinner or more sugar if you want it thicker.
  • Pour or spoon glaze onto the rolls after they have rested in pan for about 10 minutes.
  • Pull apart and enjoy!

Notes

These are best eaten on the same day but can be refrigerated for 3 days. Get to room temperature before serving.
Adjust the brown sugar and cinnamon in the filling as per your tastes. 
You can cover the pan after the rolls have risen the second time and refrigerate the dough overnight or even for a day. Bring to room temperature and then bake.