Description
These Easy One Hour Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and full of warm cinnamon sweetness. I make them with a simple quick-rise dough, a buttery brown sugar filling, and a smooth vanilla glaze. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy homemade treat when I want something comforting without spending all day in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast (7 grams)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 to 3 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt.
- Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg, then mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rest for 10 to 15 minutes.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the softened butter evenly over the dough.
- In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle it evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log from the long side.
- Cut the log into 9 equal rolls and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let the rolls rise for 20 minutes in a warm place.
- Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20 to 25 minutes, until golden and cooked through.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
- Spread the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.
Notes
Use warm milk, not hot milk, so the yeast works well. I like to cut the rolls with unflavored dental floss for neat shapes, but a sharp knife works too. For extra richness, I sometimes add a little cream over the rolls before baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 2 days and warm them gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 49g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 38mg