Easy Feather Soft Cinnamon Rolls
Easy Feather Soft Cinnamon Rolls
Feather Soft and sweet to the "t," these sweet cinnamon rolls are easy, fluffy, and delicious! Whether you enjoy these sweet rolls for breakfast, dessert, or a late night snack, they will leave your sweet tooth content and perfectly satisfied.
Ingredients
Yeast Mixture
- 1 cup warm water (110-115 degrees F.)
- 1 1/2 tablespoons dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
Let stand 10-20 minutes until bloomed.
- 1 cup warmed milk scald over stove or heat for 1 minute in microwave
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 2 eggs well beaten
- 4 1/2-5 cups flour
Cinnamon topping
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 3 tablespoons cinnamon
Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/4 cup cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla or almond extract
Instructions
Yeast Mixture
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Mix ingredients and set aside for 10-20 minutes to bloom.
Dough
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Heat milk. Add sugar, salt, and eggs to milk and stir. Add Yeast mixture and flour (4 1/2 cups). Add additional 1/2 cup flour if needed. DOUGH WILL BE STICKY.
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Cover bowl with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled in size. (45 min to an hour).
Icing
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Mix powdered sugar, cream, and extract together until combined. It should be stiff like a frosting. If too thick add 1 Tablespoon cream. If too runny add additional powdered sugar.
Complete rolls
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Once dough has risen double, pour out onto well-floured surface. Liberally sprinkle top with flour. Roll out into a square. Roll to about a 1/2-inch thick.
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Pour and spread melted butter over rolled dough. Carefully spread to the edges. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over butter. Spread with hand to evenly coat dough.
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Carefully roll dough toward you. Use a long piece of dental floss or string to cut each roll. Cut about 1 to 1 1/2 inches thick. Place on baking sheet or in baking dish.
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Let rise again until rolls have doubled in size (about 30-45 minutes depending on the temperature of your home).
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Bake at 400 degrees for 15-18 minutes or until the rolls are browned and the center dough is cooked through.
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Let cool until warm to the touch then frost with icing.
If you like this recipe, you might also like these Easy Triple Chocolate Mousse Cupcakes or these Strawberry Banana Cream Brownies. YUM!
