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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Warm, pillowy, and richly spiced, these Homemade Cinnamon Rolls are a comforting treat perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant or active dry yeast
  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted or salted butter, softened
  • 3 cups all-purpose flour, plus more as needed
  • 1 and 1/4 teaspoons salt
  • 1 cup salted butter, slightly softened for lamination
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for lamination
  • 3/4 cup granulated sugar for filling
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Optional fillings: Nutella, jam, lemon curd, or pastry cream

Instructions

  1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk together the warm milk, yeast, and 3 tablespoons granulated sugar. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Add the softened 3 tablespoons butter, 2 cups of the flour, and the salt. Mix on medium speed for 2 minutes until well combined.
  3. Gradually add the remaining flour, mixing until a soft dough begins to form and add more if necessary.
  4. Knead the dough on medium speed with the dough hook, or by hand, for about 5 minutes until it is slightly tacky but smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise until doubled in size, approximately 2 hours.
  6. Once doubled, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  7. While the dough chills, prepare the lamination by beating the 1 cup salted butter and 1 tablespoon flour together until smooth.
  8. After refrigeration, spread the butter mixture onto the center of the rolled dough. Fold the edges over and roll into a rectangle again.
  9. Chill the rolled dough in the refrigerator for an additional 20 minutes.
  10. Roll out the dough again into a rectangle. Sprinkle with 3/4 cup sugar and 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon.
  11. Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut it into individual rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
  12. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown. Cool briefly and enjoy your cinnamon rolls.

Notes

For flavor variations, spread Nutella, jam, lemon curd, or pastry cream over the sugar layer before rolling.

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