Soft Cinnamon Rolls Vanilla Glaze (Printer Friendly)

Fluffy spiraled buns with cinnamon sugar filling and creamy vanilla glaze

# What You Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup whole milk, lukewarm
04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 large egg, room temperature
07 - ½ tsp salt

→ Filling

08 - ½ cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

→ Glaze

11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2–3 tbsp milk
13 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract

# Directions:

01 - Combine lukewarm milk and yeast in a small bowl. Let sit for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy and active.
02 - Mix flour, sugar, and salt in a large bowl. Add melted butter, egg, and activated yeast mixture. Stir until dough begins to form.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise in warm area for 1 hour until doubled in size.
04 - Punch down risen dough and roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle on floured surface.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough surface. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle mixture uniformly over buttered layer.
06 - Starting from the long edge, roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces using serrated knife or dental floss.
07 - Arrange rolls in greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy and expanded.
08 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
09 - Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
10 - While rolls cool slightly, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth. Drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls before serving.

# Pro Advice:

01 -
  • The dough comes together easier than you would expect and rewards you with the softest fluffiest texture imaginable
  • That vanilla glaze transforms everything into something that tastes like it came from a bakery but better because you made it
02 -
  • Temperature matters more than you think when working with yeast aim for bathwater warm not hot
  • The dough is ready when it springs back slowly when you poke it with your finger
03 -
  • Use dental floss to slice the rolls by sliding it underneath and crossing it over the top for perfect cuts without squishing
  • If your kitchen is cold let the dough rise in the oven with just the light on
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