Every once in a while, I decide that it's been way too long since I treated my family to warm, homemade cinnamon rolls for breakfast and Saturday was one of those days. As I sat there relishing in the sweet, gooey goodness,  I realized how selfish I have been by not directing my dear blog readers to this wonderful homemade cinnamon roll recipe! One bite of these and I assure you that you'll be angry that I haven't shared these sooner- please accept my most sincere apologies in advance!!

Hands down, these are the best cinnamon rolls I've ever eaten!  And they couldn't be easier to make- I simply throw the ingredients into my bread machine the night before, set to the dough cycle and set the timer for when I intend to awake. In the morning, a few simple steps, a second rise while the oven preheats and 10-15 minutes later, et voila- better than bakery cinnamon rolls!

Homemade Cinnamon Rolls


Dough:
1 c. milk
2 eggs
1/3 c. butter, melted
2 1/2 c. all purpose flour
2 c. whole wheat flour
1 t. salt
1/2 c. sugar
2 1/2 t. yeast

Filling:
1 c. brown sugar
2 1/2 T. cinnamon
1/3 c. butter, softened

Glaze:
1 1/2 c. powdered sugar
2 T. butter, softened
1/2 t. vanilla
1 T. milk




Add the ingredients to the bread machine in order indicated by the manufacturer. Set to dough cycle.

Once finished, turn out onto a lightly floured surface and allow to rest while you prepare the filling by mixing the cinnamon and brown sugar. Roll dough to a 16"X21" rectangle. Spread softened butter over the entire surface of the dough and then sprinkle with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.

Roll the dough up jelly roll style then cut off uneven ends to just where the cinnamon center is visibly abundant. Cut the roll into 12 even pieces (I use my bread knife) and place on a lightly greased baking sheet or pan. Cover and rise until they have doubled in size, about 30 minutes.

Meanwhile preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Once risen, bake until they are golden brown about 12-15 minutes (although I begin checking at 10 minutes.) Prepare the glaze with the rolls are baking by blending all ingredients well with a mixer, adding more milk or sugar to reach desired consistency.  Spread over warm rolls.

Enjoy!



Original recipe credit

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