The Best Cinnamon Roll Recipe

A tray of warm, just out of the oven cinnamon rolls has such a great smell that nothing else comes close to these. Today I’m going to share my best cinnamon roll recipe with you, and with this recipe, you will make soft and fluffy and filled with gooey cinnamon sugar filling rolls. I’ve got what you are looking for if you want an easy cinnamon roll recipe, a homemade one to impress your family, or even a gluten-free one. If you like the tangy flavor of sourdough, you’ll also find my sourdough cinnamon roll recipe here at Recipe.LivingSwag.com.

History of Cinnamon Rolls

Cinnamon rolls are a Swedish invention – there, they are what we term kanelbullar. We used to have them at coffee break, which we in Sweden have named fika. They traveled across Europe and to the US. Today, people all over the world enjoy them for breakfast out of bakeries or homemade.

On the 4th of October, in fact, Sweden has a holiday which is Cinnamon Roll Day.

Why You’ll Love It

These cinnamon rolls are soft and pillowy dough with a buttery swirl
Flexible variations: There are more variations you can have, like sourdough, gluten-free, or classic yeast cinnamon rolls.
You need to follow very simple steps that make this a true cinnamon roll recipe, easy enough for beginners
These best cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet holiday treat

Best Way to Consume

These rolls are at their best when they are warm right out of the oven, with glaze drizzled along the edges of the hot cinnamon rolls. To enjoy them at their best, try with a cup of coffee or hot cocoa.

Time to Consume

Breakfast treat on weekends
Afternoon snack with tea
Holiday mornings for a festive family tradition

Benefits Beyond Health

These rolls bring families together over baking
These sweet and tangy rolls are great for kitchen time with kids to make memories.
The sweet scent of these soft rolls fills our home with a welcoming environment.

FAQs

Q: Can I make this an overnight recipe?
Sure! Pre-prepare the rolls, cover them, and put them in the fridge overnight. In the morning, have them rise at room temperature for 30 minutes before putting them in the oven.

Q: How do I make a gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe?
Use a high-quality gluten-free flour mix and add a whole extra egg for binding.

Q: Can I make a sourdough cinnamon roll recipe with starter?
Yes! Use 1/2 cup of active sourdough starter instead of yeast, and for a better result, allow for a longer rise (better to do it overnight).

Q: Can I freeze cinnamon rolls?
For sure — bake the uncooked rolls after you shape them, then put them in the fridge until you are ready to put them in the oven.

Conclusion

This is the go-to cinnamon roll recipe, which is best for making soft, buttery, and to-die-for cinnamon rolls at home. We also have easy cinnamon roll recipes, sourdough cinnamon roll recipes, and gluten-free cinnamon roll recipe variations so that you can make these at home, no matter what. The next time you want a cozy homemade treat, pass on the bakery and try out this homemade cinnamon roll recipe. Your kitchen will smell like a bakery.

	For the Dough
	4 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour blend for gluten free cinnamon roll recipe)
	1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast (or sourdough starter for sourdough cinnamon roll recipe)
	1 cup warm milk
	⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
	2 eggs
	¼ cup sugar
	1 tsp salt

	For the Filling
	½ cup unsalted butter, softened
	1 cup brown sugar
	2 tbsp ground cinnamon

	For the Glaze
	1 cup powdered sugar
	2 tbsp cream cheese (optional for richness)
	2 tbsp milk
	½ tsp vanilla extract

1.	In the first step, we are going to make the Dough In a large bowl combining warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let the dough sit for 5 minutes till it becomes foamy. We will be adding the eggs, melted butter, and salt then we will slowly add in flour until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes with a stand mixer.
2.	In the second step of first rise we'll put the dough in a greased bowl, cover and let it rise for an hour (or leave in the fridge overnight for a sourdough cinnamon roll recipe).
3.	In the third step of roll out. We are going to roll out the dough into a 16x12 inch rectangle on a floured surface. Then spread with softened butter and sprinkle evenly with brown sugar and cinnamon.
4.	In the fourth step of shaping the dough. We'll roll out and roll up tightly from the long side then cut into 12 rolls and then we'll pace them in a greased 9x13 pan.
5.	In the fifth step of second rise: We'll let it sit for 30-40 minutes until it gets puffy.
6.	In the sixth step of baking: We'll preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and then bake rolls for 25 to 28 minutes until the rolls will get golden.
7.	In the last step of glazing. We'll combine the glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls for the best taste.

A Soft, Warm And Tangy Cinnamon Rolls

Dough Prep

First Rise

Shaping Rolls & Second Rise

Baking: 25 min

Rating

Ingredients

Key Nutritional Value (per roll, approx.)

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