Homemade Cinnamon Rolls (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 teaspoon salt
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2 teaspoons vanilla extract
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2 large eggs
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1/4 cup sugar (granulated)
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1/2 cup butter (unsalted, melted)
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4 cups plain flour
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1 cup milk (warm, around 110°F)
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2 teaspoons dry yeast (active)
→ Topping
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1 tablespoon butter, melted (for brushing)
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1 teaspoon cinnamon (ground)
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1/4 cup granulated sugar
# Instructions:
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Mix sugar, yeast, and warm milk in a big bowl. Give it 5–10 minutes to foam up. Toss in melted butter, eggs, vanilla, and salt. Gradually work in the flour until it comes together into a soft dough.
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Work dough on a floured countertop for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and stretchy. Grease a bowl, place dough inside, cover it, and let it puff up for 1 to 2 hours.
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Roll dough into a thin rectangle around 1/4 inch thick. Spread butter over it, sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix, roll it tight into a log, and slice into 12 even pieces.
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Arrange rolls in a greased pan. Let them rise 30–45 minutes under cover. Bake at 350°F for 20–25 minutes until golden brown. Brush with melted butter while still warm.
# Notes:
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You can dust them with powdered sugar or drizzle vanilla glaze on top before eating.
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Store leftovers in a container with a lid at room temperature for a few days.