Calling all cinnamon roll enthusiasts! Indulge in the delectable symphony of flavors as we embark on a culinary journey to discover the ultimate recipe for cinnamon rolls with vanilla frosting. Sweet, gooey, and irresistibly aromatic, these cinnamon rolls are a true testament to the power of baking. Picture fluffy dough swirled with cinnamon sugar, topped with a generous layer of creamy vanilla frosting, and baked to perfection. Join us as we delve into the world of cinnamon roll mastery, guiding you through the steps of creating this iconic treat in the comfort of your own kitchen.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CINNAMON ROLL WITH VANILLA FROSTING
I got this recipe from aunt in 1959. She says that the rolls freeze wonderfully and can be reheated in the microwave. Her other hint is that she also uses the dough as a refrigerator dough and bakes the rolls the next day.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Breads
Time 2h20m
Yield 8-10 Rolls, 8-10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add the warm water to the yeast and soak 10 minutes.
- Scald milk; pour over the shortening. Add sugar and salt and cool to tepid. Add the dissolved yeast and beaten egg. Add 4 cups flour adding one at a time beating after each addition.
- Dough should be soft yet firm enough to handle. Knead on floured board until elastic and smooth. Avoid too much flour. Turn dough into well oiled bowl. Let rise for 1-1/2 hours.
- Press dough down and divide into workable size. Roll dough out into a rectangle. Cover with melted butter. Layer with a generous thick layer* of brown sugar. Sprinkle on cinnamon* as desired. If you like raisins, layer on a layer of raisins. Roll up jellyroll fashion.
- Using a scissors or a piece of string, cut off slices about 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick. Place slices in an 8 or 9 inch round greased cake pan. Place one slice in the middle and other slices around it. Press rolls down to even out and fill pan. Let rise until rolls fill the pan generously -- about another hour.
- Bake in a 350*F. oven about 15 - 20 minutes. If rolls get too brown, cover with a piece of tine foil until the end of baking. Do not over bake rolls.
- Remove immediately from pan by inverting onto a plate and then tip over onto another plate to right the rolls.
- For the Frosting:.
- In a medium bowl, place sugar, butter and vanilla. Then stir in enough milk or cream to reach a thick, hardly-able to stir consistency.
- Spread over warm rolls as soon as they are placed on a plate to let the frosting melt and run into the rolls.
- My Notes: I was pretty generous with both the brown sugar and cinnamon. I ended up with about a 1/2 inch layer of brown sugar completely covered with cinnamon.
- I made a few changes to the recipe for personal preference: I used 3/4 Silk almond milk and 1/4 sweetened condensed milk (I still added the 1/3 cup white sugar). I used 4 cups of bread flour and I kneaded the dough for about 45 mins by hand. I let the dough rise in the sunlight with plastic wrap tightly covering the bowl. This extra heat helped the dough rise much faster. Then I punched it down and prepared the rolls by using 1/2 stick of room temp butter and smeared it over the dough by hand. I pat down the brown sugar / cinnamon mix and then began to roll it tightly. I placed the cut up rolls into a baking dish and placed it in the sunlight for an hour to let rise (double / triple in size). Baked in the oven for 20 mins at 350*F and as soon as they came out, I brushed melted butter on top. I also used store bought Pillsbury cream cheese icing and melted it in the microwave before putting it on top of the baked rolls. This recipe is well worth the time and effort required to make this dessert. You'll be glad you did.
- I am a seasoned baker and have been making Cinnamon Rolls for at least 25 years. Thought I had a great recipe for my bread machine (zojurushi) but it always was a little on the light and dry side. I have been looking for a dense gooey recipe where the dough has some substance to it.found it! These were wonderful! I made them in the bread machine and it took just 4 cups of flour.as a matter of fact I added an extra 1/4 cup scalded milk as it seemed a little stiff to me once it started mixing. Rolled them out and cut into 8 large rolls.Let rise again. Baked in a 9x13 for 26 minutes @ 350*F. Frosted lightly immediately and then a little heavier when they cooled off with cream cheese frosting.They were gone before dinner! Dangerously good warm or cold.
- With one batch I added apples, raisins, and nuts -- the other batch I did plain with just the brown sugar. I also did a cream cheese frosting for both batches instead of the plain sugar frosting suggested. I think this has to be the easiest, tastiest recipe for cinnamon rolls I have ever had the pleasure of baking!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 540.3, Fat 16.8, SaturatedFat 5.1, Cholesterol 31.3, Sodium 476, Carbohydrate 88.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 37.9, Protein 9.2
MOM'S GOOD CINNAMON ROLLS
I watched mom make these rolls when I was young and have always loved how easy they are to make!
Provided by MISS_MARSH
Categories Bread Yeast Bread Recipes
Time 2h
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large mixing bowl, dissolve yeast and 1/3 cup sugar in warm water. Stir in salt and 2 cups flour. Beat mixture for 2 minutes. Beat in eggs and oil. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, beating well after each addition.
- When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 5 minutes. Lightly oil a large bowl, place the dough in the bowl and turn to coat with oil. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. In a small bowl, stir together 1/2 cup sugar and 2 teaspoons cinnamon; set aside.
- Divide the dough into twelve equal pieces. Take each piece of dough, roll into a log and roll in cinnamon sugar mixture. Place the knots in a lightly greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let rise until doubled in volume, about 40 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
- Bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes, until golden.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 370 calories, Carbohydrate 66.4 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 7.6 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 8.5 g, SaturatedFat 1.3 g, Sodium 595 mg, Sugar 14.1 g
VANILLA CINNAMON ROLLS
This is the best recipe I have found for cinnamon rolls. They're so tender with a delightful vanilla flavor and yummy frosting. When I serve them to my family, they disappear in no time. -Linda Martin, Warsaw, Indiana
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 32 rolls.
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk milk and pudding mix for 2 minutes. Let stand for 2 minutes or until soft set; set aside. , In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water. Add 1/2 cup butter, eggs, sugar, salt and 2 cups flour. Beat on medium speed for 3 minutes. Add pudding; beat until smooth. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough (dough will be sticky)., Turn onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour. , Punch dough down. Turn onto a floured surface; divide in half. Roll each portion into an 18x11-in. rectangle; brush with remaining butter. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle over dough to within 1/2 in. of edges. , Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch seams to seal. Cut each into 16 slices. Place cut side down in two greased 13x9-in. baking dishes. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the brown sugar, cream and butter. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat. Beat in confectioners' sugar with a hand mixer until creamy. Frost warm rolls. Serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 252 calories, Fat 9g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 37mg cholesterol, Sodium 178mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
CINNAMON ROLL WITH VANILLA FROSTING OR CINNZEO BUNS
Joan says that she got this recipe from her aunt at a bridal shower in 1949. She says that the rolls freeze wonderfully and can be reheated in the microwave. Her other hint is that she also uses the dough as a refrigerator dough and bakes the rolls the next day.
Provided by CHEF GRPA
Categories Dessert
Time 2h20m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Add the warm water to the yeast and soak 10 minutes.
- Scald milk; pour over the shortening. Add sugar and salt and cool to tepid. Add the dissolved yeast and beaten egg. Add 4 cups flour adding one at a time beating after each addition.
- Dough should be soft yet firm enough to handle. Knead on floured board until elastic and smooth. Avoid too much flour. Turn dough into well oiled bowl. Let rise for 1-1/2 hours.
- Press dough down and divide into workable size. Roll dough out into a rectangle. Cover with melted butter. Layer with a generous thick layer* of brown sugar. Sprinkle on cinnamon* as desired. If you like raisins, layer on a layer of raisins. Roll up jellyroll fashion.
- Using a scissors or a piece of string, cut off slices about 1 to 1-1/2 inches thick. Place slices in an 8 or 9 inch round greased cake pan. Place one slice in the middle and other slices around it. Press rolls down to even out and fill pan. Let rise until rolls fill the pan generously -- about another hour.
- Bake in a 350*F. oven about 15 - 20 minutes. If rolls get too brown, cover with a piece of tine foil until the end of baking. Do not over bake rolls.
- Remove immediately from pan by inverting onto a plate and then tip over onto another plate to right the rolls.
- For the Frosting:.
- In a medium bowl, place sugar, butter and vanilla. Then stir in enough milk or cream to reach a thick, hardly-able to stir consistency.
- Spread over warm rolls as soon as they are placed on a plate to let the frosting melt and run into the rolls.
- * I was pretty generous with both the brown sugar and cinnamon. I ended up with about a 1/2 inch layer of brown sugar completely covered with cinnamon. I very lightly sprinkled the brown sugar filling with flour. This prevents the filling from melting thru rolls as they are baking. Or any easy way is to mix the brown sugar, cinnamon & about 1/4 cup of flour, then spread the mixture on dough. I also like diced Granny Smith Apple with chopped walnuts.
- My Note: This time a double batch, wel l actually 2 single batches because I don't know what would happen with a double batch. I am well versed in the kitchen but baking seems to be an exact science. The only thing I altered from the recipie was to grate a little fresh nutmeg over the buttered dough before applying the brown sugar.
- This remains to be delicious even on the second day! Most cinnamon recipes I have tried promised to be the best of the best. However, in the end, after trying them- they are a disappointment and not good. They turned out to be like old hard bread with a cinnamon taste. This one is exceptional. This THE BEST! My cinnamon turned out to be really yummy, super delicious and moist! My husband and I ended up eating the bread while it was still hot, fresh from the oven! He suggested that I pour or drizzle the frosting only before eating time. I did it and yes, it was better and tasted really fresh! ALTERNATIVE: I used SOUR CREAM for this recipe! I used 3/4 cup of water and 1/3 cup of sour cream, mixed them well and placed the combo in the microwave for 30 seconds.This is my sub for the milk! No wonder the bread is creamy! I used OLIVE OIL instead of shortening for health reasons. Turned out excellent! For VANILLA FROSTING, I used sour cream. This the real and ULTIMATE CINNAMON RECIPE that is very, very delicious! And the bread is soft, delicate, moist and creamy- probably because of the sour cream I used! TIPS: I used BREAD FLOUR instead of the usual ALL PURPOSE FLOUR. And I also added 5 tablespoons GLUTEN to help it to rise easier, faster and softer. I used 5 cupsof BREAD FLOUR.
- Better than Cinnabon! =) I made a few changes to the recipe for personal preference: I used 3/4 Silk almond milk and 1/4 sweetened condensed milk (I still added the 1/3 cup white sugar). I used 4 cups of bread flour and I kneaded the dough for about 45 mins by hand. I let the dough rise in the sunlight with plastic wrap tightly covering the bowl. This extra heat helped the dough rise much faster. Then I punched it down and prepared the rolls by using 1/2 stick of room temp butter and smeared it over the dough by hand. I pat down the brown sugar / cinnamon mix and then began to roll it tightly. I placed the cut up rolls into a baking dish and placed it in the sunlight for an hour to let rise (double / triple in size). Baked in the oven for 20 mins at 350 F and as soon as they came out, I brushed melted butter on top. I also used store bought Pillsbury cream cheese icing and melted it in the microwave before putting it on top of the baked rolls. This recipe is well worth the time and effort required to make this dessert. You'll be glad you did.
CINNAMON ROLLS WITH VANILLA ICING
Growing up, these soft homemade classic Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Icing were part of delightfully decadent Sunday morning ( or holiday ) breakfasts. Classic cinnamon rolls are easy to make and filled with rich flavors!! No matter if you grew up calling these amazing comfort food rolls 'cinnamon buns' or 'cinnamon scrolls' they're always a treat to eat!
Provided by Angela
Categories Bread Recipes Breakfast Brunch Recipes Pastries Yeast Rolls
Time 2h35m
Number Of Ingredients 20
Steps:
- In a food processor, combine ingredients (flour, yeast, sugar, warmed milk, eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, salt and cinnamon) pulsing until the flour is incorporated to the wet ingredients. (Turn out onto a floured working surface and continue with cinnamon rolls instructions)
- In the bowl of your stand mixer, combine warmed milk, yeast and 1 Tbsp of sugar (additional portion to ingredients above) to activate the yeast. Allow the yeast to proof until frothy in appearance, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sugar (1/2 c portion), eggs, melted butter, and vanilla extract and combine using your dough hook attachment.
- Add the flour (4 c portion), salt and cinnamon and stir using the dough hook attachment, on low speed, until combined.
- Continue on low speed (setting 2), kneading the cinnamon roll dough, for 3 minutes. The dough should begin to cling to the dough hook in a ball, pulling away from the sides of the bowl. *If your dough is too sticky, add 1 Tbsp portions of additional flour at a time and continue kneading on low speed. (Turn out onto a floured working surface and continue with cinnamon rolls instructions)
- Incorporate ingredients in a large mixing bowl. Combine the warmed milk, yeast and 1 Tbsp of sugar and allow the yeast to activate until frothy in appearance, about 5 minutes.
- Add the sugar (1/2 c portion), eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract and stir to combine.
- Add the salt and cinnamon, and the first 2 cups (of the 4 c) of flour. Stir until the flour is incorporated to the wet ingredients. You can add the next 2 cups flour in the bowl (this is hard to mix!) or turn out your dough into the remaining 2 - 2 1/2 cup portion of flour on your working surface (this is my preferred method).
- Work the flour into the dough until you have a somewhat tacky dough that is easy to handle. (Continue with cinnamon rolls instructions)
- Knead your cinnamon roll dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-10 minutes (dough that was started in a stand mixer does not need to be kneaded as long, about 3-5 minutes). Knead until the dough is smooth and elastic, formed into a ball.
- Place kneaded dough into a well greased bowl, turning to coat all sides. Cover with a damp cloth and set in a warm place to rise. Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. *If your house is not warm, or you are having difficulty getting the dough to rise, you can place your bowl with the dough in the oven with a pan of hot water below it. Turning on the oven light also helps the rising process.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch the center of the risen dough down and turn out to a lightly floured working surface. Roll the dough out into a (roughly) rectangular shape, approximately 12 x 24 inches in size and 1/4 inch in thickness. *Your dough edges can be trimmed, if desired, to a more rectangular shape before rolling up the dough.
- Spread melted butter (from the cinnamon roll filling) on the rolled out dough, leaving approximately a 1 inch border on the 24 inch long end (or side) to seal up the rolled cinnamon roll dough. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar and cinnamon then sprinkle the mixture over the sheet of dough that was buttered.
- Beginning on the opposite 24 inch long end, roll the dough up tightly and pinch the un-buttered end to seal up the roll. Using a sharp knife, or unflavored plain dental floss, cut into approximately 2 inch portions, or 12-15 cinnamon rolls.
- Place cut cinnamon rolls into a buttered or non-stick cooking spray coated 9 x 13 baking dish (I place 8 of my rolls into my 9 x 13 and the remaining rolls into a smaller baking dish) and allow the rolls to double in size, about 45 minutes to an hour. *Or refrigerate overnight to bake in the morning. Allow refrigerated cinnamon rolls to come to room temperature before baking, about 45 minutes to an hour.
- Bake in preheated oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before frosting.
- In a small bowl, combine melted butter with confectioners sugar and clear vanilla until smooth and spreadable. More sugar, or a bit of warm water can be used to reach the desired icing consistency. Spread vanilla icing on slightly cooled cinnamon rolls and serve warm.
- In a small to medium sized bowl, beat together the cream cheese, softened butter, confectioners sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream (or milk) until smooth and creamy. A pinch of salt can be added to the icing, if desired. Spread cream cheese icing on slightly cooled cinnamon rolls and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 554 kcal, Carbohydrate 96 g, Protein 8 g, Fat 25 g, SaturatedFat 15 g, Cholesterol 100 mg, Sodium 422 mg, Fiber 3 g, Sugar 57 g, ServingSize 1 serving
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients for the best flavor. Look for unbleached all-purpose flour, fresh milk, and unsalted butter.
- Make sure the butter is cold when you add it to the dough. This will help create flaky layers in the cinnamon rolls.
- Don't over-mix the dough. Over-mixing will make the cinnamon rolls tough.
- Let the dough rise in a warm place until it has doubled in size. This will take about 1-2 hours.
- When rolling out the dough, make sure it is not too thin. The cinnamon rolls should be about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Don't be afraid to use a lot of cinnamon sugar!
- Roll the dough up tightly and cut it into 12 even pieces.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before frosting them.
Conclusion:
Cinnamon rolls are a delicious and classic breakfast pastry that everyone will love. With a few simple tips, you can make perfect cinnamon rolls at home that are just as good as, if not better than, the ones from a bakery. So next time you're craving a sweet treat, give this recipe a try!
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