Southern Kitchen Cinnamon Rolls
Indulge in the warm, comforting aroma of Southern Kitchen Cinnamon Rolls, the perfect treat for breakfast, brunch, or any sweet moment in your day. These ultra-soft, buttery rolls are made from a pillowy yeast dough that rises twice for the ultimate fluffy texture. Filled with a decadent swirl of cinnamon and brown sugar, each roll melts in your mouth with a sweet spiced kick. Topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, their gooey richness will have you coming back for seconds! With a prep time of just 2 hours and 25 minutes bake time, these classic homemade cinnamon rolls are worth every moment. Whether you're crafting these for a holiday brunch or a cozy weekend indulgence, they’re sure to impress! Perfectly balanced between sweet and tangy, these rolls are a must-try for any home baker.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup whole milk
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.75 cup light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter (softened, for filling)
- 4 ounces cream cheese
- 1.5 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons whole milk (for glaze)
Instructions
Start by warming the milk to approximately 110°F (lukewarm). Add the butter and sugar to the warm milk, stirring until the butter is melted. Sprinkle the yeast over the top, gently stir, and let it sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the eggs. Add the yeast mixture, flour, and salt. Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 8-10 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together in a small bowl.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
Spread the softened butter over the dough, leaving a 1/2-inch border on all sides. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered area.
Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll the dough into a log. Pinch the seam to seal. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
Arrange the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the oven for 20-25 minutes, or until lightly golden on top.
While the rolls bake, make the glaze. In a mixing bowl, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk. Mix until the glaze is smooth and pourable.
When the cinnamon rolls have finished baking, spread the glaze over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4420 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
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| Total Fat | 112.1 g | 144% | |
| Saturated Fat | 63.4 g | 317% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 652 mg | 217% | |
| Sodium | 3020 mg | 131% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 781.8 g | 284% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 23.3 g | 83% | |
| Total Sugars | 395.8 g | ||
| Protein | 82.1 g | 164% | |
| Vitamin D | 6.1 mcg | 30% | |
| Calcium | 834 mg | 64% | |
| Iron | 26.3 mg | 146% | |
| Potassium | 1567 mg | 33% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
