Quick Cinnamon Rolls (Printable Version)
Soft cinnamon rolls with cinnamon-sugar filling, made quickly without a long rise time.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Dough
01 -
240 ml Milk, warmed to 49-54°C
02 -
60 ml Butter or Coconut Oil, melted and cooled
03 -
360 g All-Purpose Flour, plus additional for dusting
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50 g Granulated Sugar
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0.5 teaspoon Sea Salt
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7 g Instant Yeast (1 packet)
→ Filling
07 -
60 ml Butter or Coconut Oil, softened or melted
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100 g Brown Sugar
09 -
8 g Ground Cinnamon (1 tablespoon)
→ Glaze
10 -
250 g Powdered Sugar
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30-45 ml Milk (almond milk optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Warm the milk to 49-54°C to activate the instant yeast. Lightly coat a 33×23 cm baking pan with cooking spray and set aside.
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Combine 315 g flour (reserve 45 g for kneading), sugar, yeast, salt, warm milk, and melted butter or oil in a mixing bowl. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
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Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface or with a stand mixer at low speed for about 5 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add reserved flour as needed to prevent sticking, ensuring the dough remains soft.
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Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 minutes to relax the gluten.
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Roll the dough into a rectangle measuring approximately 45×30 cm on a floured surface.
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Brush the dough with softened butter or oil, then evenly sprinkle the brown sugar and ground cinnamon over the surface.
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Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Using dental floss or a sharp knife, cut the log into 12 equal rolls. Trim uneven ends if necessary.
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Place the rolls cut side up in the prepared pan. Cover loosely and allow to rise in a warm place for 30–45 minutes until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 175°C during the last part of the rise. Bake the rolls uncovered for 25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
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Transfer the rolls to a cooling rack and let them cool for 10 minutes.
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Whisk together powdered sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the warm rolls before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
01 -
If using active dry yeast, dissolve it in warm milk with a teaspoon of sugar and let sit 5-10 minutes until foamy before mixing with other ingredients.
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For enhanced flavor, consider using brown butter instead of melted butter.
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Adjust the amount of brown sugar and cinnamon to taste for desired sweetness and spice level.