mel's kitchen cafe cinnamon rolls
They were really easy to make, they’re a fun size, no fork required, etc. We had a snow day here in Utah on Wednesday so I decided to give these a try. Oh, I’m excited to try them! Is there a more convenient way to free a whole batch instead of individually bagging? Amazing! Off to ice the rest and bag them for the freezer. Made these today (before New Years resolutions kick in) and they’re amazing! I didn’t add any milk/cream. Also, I have read the link about freezing the rolled cinnamon dough overnight. Pour in the scalded milk and mix. but the last two times i’ve made them they’ve been dry, dense and crumbly. So worth it! My rolled up cinnamon roll log usually ends up being about 20 inches long. My rolls were not perfect looking, but they were delicious. Well they turned out amazing! Also, I thought I had messed mine up, because I accidentally let one of the butter cubes soften too much and melt, then my dough seemed thicker than what I thought it should be when I rolled them up, and then one of my big long rolls was way too long and the individual rolls ended up being kinda wide … but, to my utter surprise, they still worked out perfectly! We want to make these for Christmas morning. Thoughts? ","position":9,"name":"For the frosting, add the cream cheese and...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/the-best-cinnamon-rolls\/#mv_create_1403_9"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Spread the slightly warm rolls evenly with the icing. Make-Ahead: this post details how to make sweet rolls ahead of time. My Dad asked if I could make a batch of maple pecan rolls. Lol. You are a hero! So a recipe that normally bakes on 350 will bake at 325 convection. Do you suggest that I freeze the whole tray (I don’t want to wrap them individually…too much work and too much plastic) completely cooked and frosted or freeze after the first rising? Who knew that homemade pepperoni pizza rolls could be this easy? The baked rolls had more of a squat shape than Gloria’s. The only yeast I found is wet yeast/cake yeast. The note just before the recipe says makes 24 rolls but the recipe itself says 12? How to Make 1 Hour Easy Cinnamon Rolls. I got many compliments on these. These were GREAT! This is why I love to read the comments. I have several friends who have kids that are allergic to eggs and so many cinnamon roll recipes don’t work for them. So I use water instead of milk or I can use milk aswell? Preheat the oven to 375°F. Five stars before making simply because I have trust in them from what they look like I have read through your how to bake ahead post, but I have a question. 1 Egg, large. What @ALICE E said!!! My mom said they were the BEST cinnamon rolls she has ever had! Print 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract. they rose in an old oven with a pilot light at about 80 deg F over about 2 hours, removed from the oven and let the oven preheat for 15-20min, baked the rolls for 20min, cooled for 15-20min, frosted and eat. . 13 ingredients. I think several in the comments have done just that. Thanks for the recipe, Mel. Hi Gina! My husband, also a cinnamon roll snob, remarked that they were the best he has ever eaten. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 9 ingredients. Would that be a problem? She was gracious enough to share with us all the trade secrets for perfect cinnamon rolls, let us take a picture with her and let me post the recipe for all of you. The best even got better! It’s a MUST TRY variation! 1/2 cup Brown sugar, light. Thank you Mel! Thanks for the update about using buttermilk, Barb! Cookie Sheet {Half Sheet Pan} They look fantastic and my oldest son will be thrilled!!! I don’t do anything super technical like the window pane test – in fact, this dough does best if it’s kneaded for a shorter amount of time (in other words, don’t knead too long). Ingredients It’s like a warm nap for the dough while it doubles! I did use flour on the counter as my dough was pretty sticky. Hi Mel! I thought that one was unbeatable. I can’t tell you how happy I am to hear that you gift them frozen, because I think that’s exactly what I’m going to do. 13 ingredients. I’m in awe that she pulls an all-nighter to make cinnamon rolls for father’s day….what an awesome service! If you are making the dough in a KitchenAid mixer, I suggest starting with the paddle attachment and moving to the dough hook after adding the last addition of flour, baking powder and baking soda. 10 ingredients. I’d like to try that. Orange Rolls Submitted by Erin Thanks for the help! Oh, yeah. I made these today to take camping for thanksgiving in pismo. This fulfilled my homemade cinnamon bun pregnancy craving. I will add that my first cinnamon roll attempt was your small batch recipe. I also didn’t have maple extract so used vanilla and it was fine but would like to try maple next time and there will be a next time. And the rolls are not big…they are HUGE! They smell soooo good. I would only do that once the cinnamon roll has been frozen on a baking sheet or something like that. You’re the best for including that back and forth text exchange, Linda! These cinnamon rolls checked every box. Thanks for adding one more cinnamon roll recipe to your blog. hey Sandra, I have only ever used 2% milk for this recipe and it works great. Thanks for the recipe! This is exactly what I was reading through the comments for! I’m going to try the mini ones mentioned in my above comment this afternoon. Hi Mel – I absolutely love making these cinnamon rolls. The next morning I placed them on my counter for about an hour and half and then baked them. I haven’t tried it myself so I can’t say for sure. Mostly I would make sure that the quantity of ingredients will fit in your food processor. This is the best!!!!! They are the best recipe of cinnamon rolls I have ever made. These are the best cinnamon rolls I have ever made. I haven’t made homemade yeast ANYTHING for many years now because my breads and rolls were always tough and tasted like flour. I will definitely be making these again. Thanks! Emulsions! Sounds like there are many different kinds out there and I am curious what you use. Baking for at least 30 minutes. (And, yes. I did a class on freezer cooking and we sampled these (they had been in my freezer about 3 weeks and you couldn’t tell at all) and people were saying I needed to do a class just on how to make them! Me too! Ok I finally gave in. 2/3 cup Brown sugar, packed. I might just be crazy but those tips may help. When freezing, could you not use a gallon bag and fit more in, or do you really think only one to a bag? <3. It made a ton but I froze them in individual bags and now they are the gift that keeps on giving. My only hesitation is I don’t want to mess them up. My search for a cinnamon roll recipe ended here!!! Category: Cinnamon Rolls Thanks Mel! I think you could still make this recipe; I would just make sure to include specific instructions that they should let the rolls thaw and rise until puffy (over rising will lead to them deflating). And yes, I’ve let it go too long and it actually boils, and no, I don’t start over, and yes, the rolls still turn out great (just be aware that boiling milk will foam and rise and most likely spill over so if it does, you’ll want to make sure you have a full 2 cups of hot milk to work with). what am I doing wrong? Pretty labor intensive, but all cinnamon roll recipes are. Wow these are AMAZING!!! The icing was delicious. My friend insists that Canadian flour is so much better for bread. I agree that combo of chili and cinnamon rolls is a little obscure but it’s so fun to hear of regional eats like that. I only have a hand held Kitchen Aide mixer but it does have a dough hook. Press alt + / to open this menu. I’m wondering if this could be made with buttermilk?. Thanks Gloria and Mel! Can you ever go wrong with a good cinnamon roll? and warm on a plate in the microwave for 1-2 minutes. From now on, I might have to double the batch and do half a cinnamon rolls and half as orange rolls. I am making cinnamon rolls for a graduation brunch. I was worried it would be like eating a pancake, but it just added a depth to the flavor of the frosting/glaze. I’ve tried several of your recipes and loved them ❤️. Orange Rolls Submitted by Erin Hi Michelle, if you’ve made them with really good results and then all of a sudden they haven’t started working out…it’s really hard for me to know what’s happening without being right there in your kitchen. ","position":9,"name":"Place the rolls evenly spaced on a parchment-lined...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/perfect-cinnamon-rolls\/#mv_create_945_9"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Cover the pan with lightly greased plastic wrap and let the rolls rise until double. I absolutely love these!! #strawberry #creamcheeserolls #breakfast #homemade #freshbread #melskitchencafe. I left the covered, & oiled dough to rise on my stove. I think I need to get these out of my house, I couldn’t stop after just 1;) also love how easy they were to make! This is a very good recipe, it’s actually the pioneer woman’s recipe for her cinnamon roll dough. Thank you so much! This was amazing. That’s awesome that a dairy free version worked out so well! Anyway, I never have made cinnamon buns before, so thank-you for your very in-depth instructions. Cover with lightly greased plastic wrap and let it rise until doubled.Divide the dough in half. These are tasty and decadent without being too dense. These are so amazing! Tried it yesterday – turned out beautifully. One comment for anyone truly not able to breathe through the frosting on the bag for freezing – you could flash freeze them first (make sure they are separated – would likely need 3 rimmed sheets for 24 if there were that many to freeze??) Is there a brand that you recommend? They are heavenly. I was pretty hopeful because of the similarities to the PW recipe; as that was the first recipe that I ever used to make cinnamon rolls years and years ago. Roll the seam to the bottom and pat the log into an even thickness - it should be about 20 inches long or so at this point. I think that will work great. They turned out great. 5 cups All-purpose flour. Glad you liked them! As I think I commented before, I wanted to try a merger of this cinnamon roll dough with the orange rolls (I used to make half orange rolls/half cinnamon rolls). Once the rolls are placed on the baking pan, let them rise until very puffy and touching lightly on most sides (they may not be double in size, but close). These were sooooooo good!!! I haven’t tried that specific process with this recipe yet, Suzanne, but I’ve done it lots of times with other cinnamon roll and dinner roll recipes and I think it stands a great chance of working. They are amazing. Looking forward to tasting these! Can you fridge these and cook in the morning? I have only tasted a piece so far but I love the maple in the frosting. Mel's Kitchen Cafe - 268.58k Followers, 327 Following, 217508 pins | I'm a food blogging momma of five kids living a country life and making lots of crazy delicious recipes along the way. I’ve had better and easier ones. Seriously. Delish!! Made these this morning — honestly the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had!! Love your recipes!!! Made these yesterday – the dough was lovely and easy to work with – the rolls were light and fluffy and absolutely delicious – since we are big fans of cinnamon, next time I will had a bit more. I am only cooking for 4 and am needing to make regular rolls as well. I’m working on a pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe but this pumpkin pull-apart bread is a good gauge (I’d actually reduce or eliminate the eggs if using pumpkin). I will DEFINITELY be making these again as this batch may not last the day! I had no choice but to dig in right then and there even though the dice were still rolling. Thank you for sharing! Sweet Recipes. ","position":4,"name":"Gradually add the flour until the dough clears...","url":"https:\/\/www.melskitchencafe.com\/perfect-cinnamon-rolls\/#mv_create_945_4"},{"@type":"HowToStep","text":"Transfer the dough to a large, lightly greased bowl. ever! Thank you! I thought just the verbiage “large, rimmed baking sheet” would be enough but if the measurements help, they are added in now. I didn’t tuck the ends under, would that help? It might be useful to put that in the recipe notes for other bakers! Six Sisters' Stuff. Every single Mel's Kitchen Cafe recipe conveniently located in one board! Kneading it for the same amount of time in your Kitchenaid should be just fine. Let me know if you continue to have issues accessing the recipe! I am so glad I made the decision use this recipe! Hi Robyn, a quick google search showed me this: To substitute instant or bread machine yeast for active dry yeast, use 25% less instant yeast than active dry. But they can be made in just an hour. “Mmmmmmmm. LOVED the light fluffy dough. Add additional flour only if it is too sticky to handle or a small piece of dough won't form a ball in your hands (it's ok if it leaves some doughy residue on your fingers).Scrape the dough into a lightly greased bowl or container, cover, and let rise until doubled, about an hour.On a lightly floured counter (I use about 2-3 tablespoons flour), roll or pat the dough into about a 18X12-inch rectangle. These are the biz! I made 3 times already. Thank you so much! It adds such a delicious touch . =), Hi Mel, love your recipe for cinnamon rolls. The dough kept springing back when I tried to pat it out, and even quite a bit when I used the rolling pin. Obviously if you warm up the cinnamon roll in the microwave, the frosting is going to seep into all the ooey gooey nooks and crannies (beauty) but I love how the frosting remains smooth and creamy slathering the tops of the cinnamon rolls instead of turning into a glaze. Any tips, Mel? Can I use Whole Buttermilk for the scalded Milk? The dough rises, it’s not sticky, I lay it out 18×12, but I feel the dough is too thick. Start My 7-Day Free Trial. Thanks for being willing to give these a try, Ashley! Hey Avah! Thank you and thank you to your Aunt for sharing her recipe. Your email address will not be published. I bake them at 325 degrees for 15 minutes. I think favorite Uncle Dan answered my question for me. My daughter with severe egg allergies had her first cinnamon roll ever! Thanks to Cheryl for her generosity! These look great! I can easily see these becoming a staple at Christmas and Easter! Category: Cinnamon Rolls It’s the one. I would love to make these but can’t find maple extract where I live. The one thing I would change is that I think the cream cheese taste is too pronounced in the frosting. Appreciate you taking the time to check in and let me know! They were AMAZING. I had to whip my phone out faster than an old western gunslinger because Cheryl started rattling off the recipe by memory and I wanted to type in every detail. My family jokes about being cinnamon roll snobs because my mom makes a mean cinnamon roll so I’ve actually never attempted making them for fear of failure. I have made A LOT of cinnamon rolls in my lifetime. I have roamed the earth looking for the best cinnamon roll and I found it! I would like my recipients to bake themselves if possible (possible meaning: if the integrity of the rolls will be the same) and if not, I’ll bake before hand and hand them off. Share if you have a great place to buy them! And by kneading, I would knead by hand either in the bowl or on the counter (lifting, folding, pressing rather than stirring, if that makes sense). I don’t see why not – they’ll be a fairly rich dinner roll (usually dinner rolls have less butter/sugar) but if you like your dinner rolls sweet, then it should work! What are your feelings to using a food processor with the bread blade? I’ve been making them for years. . This post on making cinnamon rolls ahead of time applies perfectly to any sweet roll! Works so well at preventing too much flour being added to a dough. . This post on making cinnamon rolls ahead of time applies perfectly to any sweet roll! So, we took advantage of the opportunity to stay inside and make our favorite warm, gooey, absolutely divine cinnamon rolls. I’ll try these gluten free version! Sorry to keep commenting!! THEY WERE AMAZING! Skinnytaste. Thank you also for your all work. Any thoughts on how to make it more workable? Mine doesn’t work very well for yeast doughs because they stick to the mat unless I use so much flour that the dough is unpleasantly coated. Hi, Mel!Reporting back: I made these this afternoon because it was pouring the whole day at work and I needed to come home and make some comfort food. Turned out perfect!!!! 1 tbsp Cinnamon. Oh. Let the rolls cool for about 10 minutes before frosting. Thank you, Cheryl! The dough should be soft and just slightly sticky without leaving a lot of residue on your fingers. After tasting cinnamon rolls in Sweden, my husband even commented that he wouldn’t mind some cardamom in his birthday cinnamon rolls.