Giant Cinnamon Rolls Recipe: The Ultimate Sweet Treat (Print Version)
Make soft, gooey giant cinnamon rolls at home with this step-by-step recipe. Perfect for breakfasts or desserts!
# Recipe Info:
Prep Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 60 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: American
Dietary: Vegetarian
# Ingredients:
→ Main Ingredients
01 -
4 cups Bread Flour
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¾ cup Granulated Sugar
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2 ¼ tsp Active Dry Yeast
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1 cup Warm Milk
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½ cup Melted Unsalted Butter
06 -
2 large Eggs
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1 tsp Salt
→ Seasonings & Spices
08 -
2 tbsp Ground Cinnamon
09 -
1 cup Brown Sugar
→ Garnish & Toppings
10 -
Cream Cheese Frosting
→ Optional Extras
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Pecans
12 -
Cardamom
13 -
Other Spices
# Instructions:
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In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it gets foamy.
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In a separate bowl, whisk together flour and salt. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the yeast mixture, mixing until a shaggy dough forms.
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Knead the dough for about 8-10 minutes until it's smooth and elastic.
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Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
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Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
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Roll out the dough, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar, roll up, cut into slices, place in a greased pan, let rise, and bake at 350°F for 25-30 minutes.
# Notes:
01 -
Don't overwork the dough!
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Store leftover rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
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Whole wheat flour can be substituted for part of the bread flour.
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Serve warm with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
# Equipment Needed:
01 -
Large bowls
02 -
stand mixer (optional)
03 -
baking sheet
04 -
plastic wrap
# Nutrition (Per Serving):
Calories: 400 calories
Total Fat: 20 grams
Total Carbohydrate: 50 grams
Protein: 5 grams