Giant Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
These giant homemade cinnamon rolls are fluffy, sweet, and filled with a sticky cinnamon filling, making them a perfect breakfast or brunch treat.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast (2 1/4 teaspoons)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup whole milk warmed to lukewarm
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
Filling Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
Icing Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk for icing
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Preparation
- In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Make sure they are well mixed.
- Warm the milk until it is lukewarm. Once done, add the melted butter and eggs to the warm milk. Mix well.
- Gradually add the wet mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a dough forms.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place your dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size.
Assembly
- After the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread melted butter over the dough. Then, sprinkle the cinnamon and brown sugar evenly over the surface.
- Carefully roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and cut it into thick slices.
- Place the rolled slices in a greased baking dish and allow them to rise again for about 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Finishing Touch
- While the rolls are baking, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl to make the icing.
- Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the icing over them while they are still warm.
Notes
Enjoy with fresh fruit, beverages, or as a hearty breakfast side.