Vanilla Cinnamon Rolls
Prep
20 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
6
Difficulty
Easy
Vanilla Cinnamon Rolls are soft, sweet pastries flavoured with vanilla extract and warm cinnamon. Made with active dry yeast, butter, eggs, milk and flour, these rolls come together in just 45 minutes from start to finish, with 20 minutes of preparation followed by 25 minutes of baking. They suit anyone craving a comforting homemade treat.
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Ingredients
- 7 gactive dry yeast
- 400 mlmilk
- 200 gsugar
- 100 gbutter
- 2eggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 20 gcinnamon(diced)
- 300 gall-purpose flour
- 5 gsalt
- 100 gconfectioners' sugar
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Instructions
- 1
In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Stir to dissolve the yeast, then let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Add the softened butter to the bowl and mix until well combined.
- 3
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 4
In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, salt, and cinnamon.
- 5
Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- 6
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Tip: Use a stand mixer with a dough hook attachment if needed.
- 7
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- 8
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- 9
Punch down the dough and roll out into a large rectangle. Brush with confectioners' sugar.
- 10
Roll the dough into a tight log and cut into 6 equal pieces. Place on the prepared baking sheet.
- 11
Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Tip: Check for doneness by tapping the rolls on the counter. If they sound hollow, they're done.
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