How do I make perfectly gooey cinnamon rolls?

Get ready to roll with our foolproof recipe for irresistibly sticky and sweet cinnamon rolls. Start your day with a swirl of deliciousness!

You'll need

Items needed to answer the question, How Do I Make Perfectly Gooey Cinnamon Rolls. Items include: all-purpose flour granulated sugar salt instant yeast milk unsalted butter melted butter cinnamon sugar powdered sugar milk (for glaze)

all-purpose flour 2 cups
granulated sugar 2 tablespoons
salt 1 teaspoon
instant yeast 2 1/4 teaspoons
milk 3/4 cup
unsalted butter 2 tablespoons
melted butter 2 tablespoons
cinnamon sugar 1/2 cup
powdered sugar 1 cup
milk (for glaze) 2 tablespoons

Take note
Caution: These cinnamon rolls are so good, you might not be able to stop eating them!

1

Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, whisk together 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 2 tablespoons of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 1/4 teaspoons of instant yeast. In a separate bowl, heat 3/4 cup of milk and 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter until warm. Pour the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes, until it becomes smooth and elastic.

2

Let the Dough Rise

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1-2 hours, or until it doubles in size. This gives you plenty of time to catch up on your favorite TV show or practice your breakdancing moves.

3

Roll and Fill the Dough

Once the dough has risen, punch it down to release any air bubbles. Roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 12x9 inches. Now, spread 2 tablespoons of melted butter all over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle a generous amount of cinnamon sugar (about 1/2 cup) evenly over the butter. Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side, and pinch the seam to seal.

4

Cut and Bake

Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 12 equal slices. Place the slices in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll. Cover the dish with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Meanwhile, preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and the smell is driving your neighbors crazy.

5

Add the Glaze

While the rolls are still warm, drizzle them with a simple glaze made from 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk. If you want to get fancy, you can also add a splash of vanilla extract or a squeeze of lemon juice to the glaze. Now try to resist the temptation to eat them all at once!