Pat's Homemade Cinnamon Rolls

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Warm 1 cup of milk in a small saucepan until it just starts to bubble, then remove from heat. Add ½ cup of butter and stir until melted. Add water and let cool until lukewarm.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Place lukewarm milk mixture, yeast, white sugar, salt, eggs, and 2 cups flour in a large bowl; stir well to combine. Stir in the remaining flour, 1/2 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'When the dough has pulled together, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 8 minutes.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Divide dough into two equal pieces. Using a floured rolling pin, roll each piece into a 12x9-inch rectangle.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'Stir cinnamon and brown sugar together in a bowl. Spread each piece of rolled dough with ¼ cup butter and half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Roll up dough, using a little water to seal the seam.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Cut each roll into 12 slices using a very sharp knife. Arrange rolls cut-side down onto two 9x13-inch greased baking pans. Cover with greased plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in volume, about 1 hour.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Bake cinnamon rolls in preheated oven until golden brown, 20 to 25 minutes.'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Meanwhile, make the frosting: Beat confectioners sugar, softened cream cheese, 1 tablespoon softened butter, and vanilla together in a bowl. Add milk gradually until frosting reaches a spreading consistency.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Spread frosting over warm (but not hot) cinnamon rolls.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Serve and enjoy.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (24 servings total)