Description
Start your mornings with these irresistible breakfast rolls, featuring a buttery, flaky texture and delightful hints of cinnamon. Perfect for brunch gatherings or cozy family breakfasts, these rolls are not only delicious but also easy to make. With a warm aroma filling your kitchen, each bite will be a comforting treat that brings everyone together.
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 large eggs
- Optional filling: chocolate chips or fruit preserves
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk and sugar in a small bowl. Sprinkle yeast on top and let it sit until frothy (5-10 minutes).
- Create the dough: In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Add melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture, then combine with flour until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough: On a floured surface, knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm area until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Add filling (optional): Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, sprinkle cinnamon sugar or desired filling, then roll tightly.
- Shape & second rise: Cut into pieces and place in a greased baking dish; cover and let rise until puffy (30 minutes).
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (70g)
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg