With their gooey centers and the perfect amount of cinnamon sugar, cinnamon rolls are a beloved treat. While they can be purchased from bakeries or in the freezer section of grocery stores, there's nothing quite like the taste of homemade cinnamon rolls. If you're looking to create these delicious pastries in your own kitchen, the first step is to master the art of making cinnamon roll dough. In this article, we'll guide you through the process of creating the perfect cinnamon roll dough, ensuring that your pastries turn out fluffy, flavorful, and irresistible.
Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!
BASIC SWEET ROLL DOUGH FOR CINNAMON BUNS
This dough makes the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had, and family says it rivals "Cinnabons". This is a versatile sweet yeast dough that can be refrigerated overnight or baked the same day.
Provided by Recipe Baroness
Categories Yeast Breads
Time 1h39m
Yield 24 rolls, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- in a large bowl, combine 2 cups flour, sugar, salt and yeast; blens well to mix. in small sauce pan heat water milk and butter until very warm (120-130 Degrees F.) Add warm liquid and egg to flour mixture. Blend at low speed until moistened. by hand add the other 3 cups of flour until dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- On floured surface, knead in another 1 to 2 cups of flour until dough is smooth and elastic, about 8-10 minutes. place dough in greased bowl and let rise covered in a warm place, until doubled in size.abouy 45 to 60 minutes.
- Punch dough down and divide in half. Shape and bake dough as desired, I make cinnamon rolls with this dough.by rolling it out spreading melted butter on it and sprinkleing it with cinnamon sugar and rolling up to cut in 1inch slices.
- To make dough a day ahead, after first rise time, punch dough down and cover to refrigerate overnight.
CINNAMON ROLL DOUGH
This recipe has been adapted from "HomeBaking -- Sweet and Savory Traditions From Around the World" by Jeffrey Alford and Naomi Duguid. Use this dough to make Truck Stop Cinnamon Rolls.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Breakfast & Brunch Recipes
Yield Makes about 5 pounds
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Lightly oil a large bowl; set aside. In a large bowl, dissolve the yeast in the water. Add 5 cups flour, and stir to combine. Stir in the sugar and salt. Add remaining flour, 1 cup at a time, stirring until a sticky dough forms. When the dough becomes too stiff to stir, turn it out onto a well-floured work surface. Knead, incorporating only as much flour as needed to make a smooth and elastic dough, 8 to 10 minutes. Transfer to prepared bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise until doubled in bulk, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
PRIZE-WINNING ROLL DOUGH & CINNAMON ROLLS
This is a recipe from my mother. We grew up with this recipe which was used for our rolls, cinnamon rolls, and tea-rings at Christmas time. The mashed potatoes are a huge key, so make sure not to leave them out. You can quickly cook some up and mash them, or use instant in a bind.
Provided by Ellen in Utah
Categories Breads
Time 2h15m
Yield 4 dozen, 48 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Mix together the first three ingredients (milk, yeast and sugar). When the yeast becomes active, add the eggs, potatoes and 4 cups of flour. When that mixture is bubbly, add salt, oil and the flour (don't add all of it until you make sure you need it all -- you don't want it too stiff). When too thick to stir, pour onto flourered board and knead. Dough should be soft--almost sticky. Place in greased bowl and cover with a damp cloth. Let rise until double in bulk. Punch down. Let rise again. divid dough into easy to handle portions.
- For dinner rolls: roll into balls and place in greased pan. When raised, bake at 375 degrees until golden brown (about 15 to 18 minutes).
- For cinnamon rolls: roll dough 1/4-inch thick. Spread with melted butter, cinnamon, brown sugar and nuts (if desired). Roll up and slice into 1 1/2 -inch sections and place in greased pan. Let them raise until almost doubled in size. Bake at 375 degrees until golden brown (12 to 15 minutes). Glaze with frosting (milk, butter, powdered sugar, cream cheese and vanilla).
Tips:
- Activate the yeast properly: Always check the expiration date on your yeast packet and make sure it's still active. To activate the yeast, mix it with warm water (105-115°F) and a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until it becomes foamy. This indicates that the yeast is active and ready to use.
- Use fresh ingredients: Fresh milk, eggs, and butter will give your cinnamon rolls the best flavor and texture. If you can, use organic ingredients whenever possible.
- Knead the dough properly: Kneading the dough helps to develop the gluten, which gives cinnamon rolls their characteristic chewy texture. Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes, or until it is smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place: The dough needs to rise in a warm place in order to double in size. If your kitchen is too cold, you can place the dough in a warm oven (turned off) with a bowl of hot water placed at the bottom. The ideal temperature for rising dough is between 75-85°F.
- Don't over-roll the dough: When rolling out the dough, be careful not to roll it too thin. This will make the cinnamon rolls difficult to handle and they will be more likely to break apart.
- Use plenty of cinnamon and sugar: The cinnamon and sugar filling is what gives cinnamon rolls their classic flavor. Be generous with both ingredients, using at least 1 cup of brown sugar and 2 tablespoons of cinnamon.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls until they are golden brown: Cinnamon rolls should be baked until they are golden brown on top. This usually takes about 20-25 minutes.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon rolls are a delicious and versatile breakfast pastry that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With a little planning and effort, you can easily make homemade cinnamon rolls that are just as good as (or even better than) the ones you buy at the bakery. So next time you're in the mood for a sweet and satisfying treat, give this cinnamon roll recipe a try. You won't be disappointed!
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