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Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

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Warm, pillowy, and full of cinnamon-sugar bliss, these cinnamon rolls make mornings feel special with their gooey centers and crisp edges.

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 butter, 2 cups of the flour, and 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.
  4. Knead the dough on medium speed with the dough hook, or by hand, for about 5 minutes until slightly tacky but smooth.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, 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 salted butter and flour together until smooth.
  8. After chilling, spread the butter mixture onto the center of the rolled dough, fold the edges over, and roll it 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 granulated sugar and ground cinnamon. Add optional fillings now if desired.
  11. Roll the dough tightly into a log, sealing the seam as you go.
  12. Cut the log into individual rolls and place in a lined baking dish. Allow them to rise again until puffy.
  13. Bake in a preheated oven until golden brown, then cool briefly and enjoy.

Notes

Keep an eye on dough texture; add flour only if excessively sticky. Chilling helps the butter stay contained.

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