How do I customize spiral swirled cinnamon rolls to my liking?

Put your personal touch on spiral swirled cinnamon rolls with our customizable recipe! Get creative and make them uniquely yours.

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How do I customize Spiral Swirled Cinnamon Rolls to my liking. Items include: All-Purpose Flour Granulated Sugar Instant Yeast Salt Warm Milk Melted Butter Large Egg

All-Purpose Flour 2 and 1/4 cups
Granulated Sugar 2 tablespoons
Instant Yeast 1 packet
Salt 1/2 teaspoon
Warm Milk 1/2 cup
Melted Butter 2 tablespoons
Large Egg 1

Take note
Be careful not to overfill your cinnamon rolls as too much filling can cause them to burst while baking.

1

Prepare the dough

Start by preparing the dough for your cinnamon rolls. Gather the necessary ingredients: 2 and 1/4 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 packet of instant yeast, 1/2 teaspoon of salt, 1/2 cup of warm milk, 2 tablespoons of melted butter, and 1 large egg. In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.

2

Roll out the dough

Once the dough is ready, lightly flour a clean surface and roll it out into a rectangle shape. The thickness should be about 1/4 inch. Make sure the dough is evenly rolled to ensure consistent swirls in your cinnamon rolls.

3

Add your personal touch

Now comes the fun part! It's time to customize your cinnamon rolls. Get creative with the filling by choosing your favorite ingredients. Some popular options include a classic cinnamon sugar blend, a decadent chocolate and hazelnut spread, or even a creamy caramel filling. Spread your chosen filling evenly over the rolled-out dough, leaving a small border around the edges.

4

Roll and slice the dough

Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll the dough into a log shape. Once rolled, use a sharp knife or a piece of unflavored dental floss to slice the log into individual cinnamon rolls. Aim for a thickness of about 1 inch per roll.

5

Let them rise and bake

Place your sliced cinnamon rolls onto a greased baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll for rising. Cover them with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until they have doubled in size. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) during this time. Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until they turn golden brown and become fragrant.

6

Add a finishing touch

No cinnamon roll is complete without a delicious glaze! While your rolls are cooling slightly, prepare a simple glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and a splash of vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls for an extra touch of sweetness. Feel free to get creative with different glaze flavors or even top them with chopped nuts or sprinkles.