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    Home » Breakfast » Easy Cinnamon Rolls

    Easy Cinnamon Rolls

    Modified: Jan 2, 2022 by Sam

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    These easy cinnamon rolls are so soft, sweet and yeasty with the warm spice of cinnamon they are a mouth watering taste sensation. With a simple no-knead dough they are as easy to make as they are delicious!

    The lightly sweet bread basically melts in your mouth with a burst of cinnamon and juicy raisins. Waking up to the amazing smell and flavor of these homemade pastries is absolutely unbelievable.

    Cinnamon Rolls
    Cinnamon Rolls
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    I like to make these rolls for special occasions. They also are perfect for Christmas or other holidays. I recently made them for our Easter breakfast and will sometimes make a batch to take with us on a camping trip. 

    They are great to have if you are having company over. This is especially a great idea because they are so easy to make. You can actually make them ahead of time if needed and pull out of the fridge and cook when you need them.

    Ingredients

    These easy cinnamon rolls just need a few simple ingredients which you probably already have in your pantry or cupboard. You will need:

    • Flour
    • Yeast
    • Sugar
    • Salt
    • Water
    • Egg
    • Olive Oil
    • Butter
    • Sugar
    • Cinnamon
    • Raisins

    For the frosting (optional) you will need:

    • Butter
    • Vanilla
    • Milk or water
    • Powdered Sugar

    Storing

    Let the cinnamon rolls cool completely before covering. These are best when they are fresh. I recommend that you enjoy them within 3 days. Store cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature.

    Cover with a plastic lid if your baking pan has one. Otherwise cover with a bit of plastic wrap. You could also transfer the rolls into a separate airtight container for storage. Leave at room temperature. Avoid refrigerating because it will make the rolls hard.

    If needed you can freeze the cinnamon rolls as well. Place airtight rolls in the freezer for up to 3 months. Thaw at room temperature for several hours.

    Directions

    To make my Soft & Scrumptious Easy Cinnamon Rolls you start by whisking together flour, yeast, ¼ cup sugar and salt. Next you will add the water, egg and olive oil and gently mix.

    Let the dough rise
    Let the dough rise

    Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours. Use dough right away or refrigerate for later. You can also let it rise on the counter overnight and then use in the morning.

    There are two tricks to rolling out your dough. Number one make sure to use enough flour so it doesn’t stick to your counter or rolling pin. Number two be gentle and just try to roll out a little bit at a time. 

    Without smashing the bubbles out of the dough place it on your surface. Gently pull out the corners of the dough the roll out little by little. Continue to roll, stopping to pull out the corners as you go until you have a 12 by 18 inch approximate rectangle. Your dough should be about ¼ inch thick

    Spread melted butter over
    Spread melted butter over

    Melt your butter over low heat then spread over dough using a silicone brush or the back of a spoon. Leave about ½ and inch at the top free of butter, sugar and cinnamon so it will help seal up the edge of the rolls.

    Sprinkle ½ cup sugar and cinnamon over the dough. Then spread the raisins over as well. 

    Roll up a little at a time
    Roll up a little at a time

    Roll up the dough starting at the bottom edge and rolling a little bit at a time across the length. 

    Cut into 1 ½ inch thick pieces using a flat metal spatula or a pasty cutter.

    Cut into 1 ½ inches slices
    Cut into 1 ½ inches slices

    Then place cut side up in an un-greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Let rise in a warm pace for about 20 minutes if using fresh dough. If you are using refrigerated dough let the rolls rise for 40 to 60 minutes. 

    Let the rolls rise before baking
    Let the rolls rise before baking

    If you want to bake them later cover the rolls without letting them rise. Place in the refrigerator overnight or until you plan on baking them. They will rise in the refrigerator overnight.

    Preheat oven to 375º. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Let cool completely before frosting.

    For the frosting, mix the butter, vanilla, milk and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth. If it is too thin add a little more powdered sugar, 2 Tbs. at a time until it is the desired consistency. Spread over cinnamon rolls.

    Recipe

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    These easy cinnamon rolls are so soft, sweet and yeasty with the warm spice of cinnamon they are a mouth watering taste sensation. With a simple no-knead dough they are as easy to make as they are delicious! 
    Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
    Cuisine American
    Prep Time 30 minutes
    Cook Time 30 minutes
    Rising Time 2 hours 20 minutes
    Total Time 3 hours 20 minutes
    Servings 12 servings

    Ingredients

    • 3 ½ cups Flour
    • ¾ Tb. Yeast or 1 yeast packet
    • ¼ cup Sugar
    • 1 tsp. Salt
    • 1 ¼ cup Lukewarm water
    • 1 Egg
    • ¼ cup Olive Oil
    • ¼ Butter melted
    • ½ cup Sugar
    • 2 tsp. Cinnamon
    • ½ cup Raisins optional

    For the Frosting

    • 2  Tbs. Butter softened
    • 1 tsp. Vanilla
    • 1 tsp. Milk or water
    • 1 cup Powdered Sugar

    Instructions

    • Whisk together flour, yeast, ¼ cup sugar and salt. Add water, egg and olive oil. Gently mix until all the dry ingredients are mixed in. Let rise in a warm place for at least 2 hours. Use dough right away or refrigerate for later. You can also let it rise on the counter overnight and then use in the morning.
    • Dust your work surface with flour. Without smashing the bubbles out of the dough place it on your surface and sprinkle with more flour. Gently pull out the corners of the dough the roll out little by little until you have a 12 by 18 inch approximate rectangle. Your dough should be about ¼ inch thick.
    • Melt butter over low heat then spread over dough using a silicone brush or the back of a spoon. Leave about ½ and inch at the top free of butter, sugar and cinnamon so it will help seal up the rolls. Sprinkle ½ cup sugar and cinnamon over the dough. Then spread the raisins over as well.
    • Roll up the dough starting at the bottom edge and rolling a little bit at a time across the length.
    • Cut into 1 ½ inch thick pieces. Then place cut side up in an un-greased 9 by 13 inch baking pan. Let rise in a warm pace for about 20 minutes if using fresh dough. If you are using refrigerated dough let the rolls rise for 40 to 60 minutes.
    • If you want to bake them later cover the rolls without letting them rise. Place in the refrigerator overnight or until you plan on baking them. They will rise in the refrigerator overnight.
    • Preheat oven to 375º. Bake for about 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown on the top. Let cool for about 10 to 15 minutes before frosting.

    For the frosting

    • Mix the butter, vanilla, milk and powdered sugar together until creamy and smooth. If it is too thin add a little more powdered sugar, 2 Tbs. at a time until it is the desired consistency. Spread over cinnamon rolls.
    Cinnamon Rolls
    Cinnamon Rolls

    You also might like my cinnamon coated muffins or pumpkin spice scones!

    Please make sure to leave your questions, comments and ratings below.

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    1. Alton

      May 02, 2021 at 2:49 am

      5 stars
      Hands down the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had. Easy and I will definitely make again.

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