Ingredients
Recipe for 4 people.
| 🍞 500 g of flour | 🥚 1 egg |
| 🥛 25 cl of milk | 🧂 1 teaspoon of salt |
| 🍬 60 g of white sugar | 🍬 50 g of brown sugar |
| 🧈 100 g of well-chilled butter | 🌱 1 packet of baking yeast |
| 🌰 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon | 💧 5 cl of lukewarm water |
Utensils
| 🍞 Stand mixer | 🥣 Mixing bowl |
| 🌡️ Kitchen thermometer | 🍽️ Baking dish |
| 🍴 Spatula | 🍶 Measuring cup |
| 🥄 Wooden spoon | 🧈 Spatula |
Preparation step by step
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Rest time: 1 hour
Cooking time: 25 minutes
Total cooking time: 1 hour 45 minutes
STEP 1 : Start by warming the milk to reach about 25 °C for mixing with the yeast.
STEP 2 : In a large mixing bowl, mix the flour, sugar, salt, and crumbled yeast for a homogeneous base.
STEP 3 : Add the beaten egg and softened butter to the mixture to obtain a rich dough.
STEP 4 : Gradually incorporate the lukewarm milk, mixing well to avoid lumps and to obtain a smooth dough.
STEP 5 : Knead the dough for about 5 to 10 minutes until it is soft and elastic.
STEP 6 : Form a ball with the dough and let it rest in a warm place, covered with a towel, for 1 hour.
STEP 7 : Roll out the dough on a floured work surface into a rectangle about 1 cm thick.
STEP 8 : Spread a generous layer of melted butter over the entire surface, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
STEP 9 : Roll the dough up on itself to form a large log, then cut it into equal slices.
STEP 10 : Place the rolls in a greased pan, cover, and let rise again for 30 minutes.
STEP 11 : Preheat your oven to 200°C and bake the cinnamon rolls for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
STEP 12 : Once out of the oven, let them cool slightly before enjoying their softness.
Homemade soft cinnamon rolls are a real treat that brings comfort to the whole family. With an easy recipe, it is possible to make these little cinnamon rolls without difficulty. By using simple ingredients like flour, sugar, egg, and of course, cinnamon, you create a tasty dough with a melt-in-your-mouth texture.
The method involves properly dissolving the yeast in lukewarm milk, then mixing the dry ingredients. The resting time of the dough is also crucial to ensure well-risen cinnamon rolls. Mastering the cooking offers a beautiful golden color and an airy crumb that will delight the taste buds. Don’t hesitate any longer and get cooking!
