Yeast Cinnamon Rolls

Step-by-step preparation

Cooking time: 2 hr 30 mins

1. STEP 1

   

   How to bake cinnamon rolls from yeast dough? Measure out the required ingredients. Take flour of at least the highest grade. Milk is suitable for any fat content. It needs to be slightly warmed up. Vanilla sugar can be replaced with vanillin (at the tip of a knife).

2. STEP 2

   

   In a small bowl, combine the yeast, 1 tsp. sugar and a small amount of slightly warm milk (approximately 50-60 ml). Mix everything well and leave for 10-12 minutes to activate the yeast. A yeast “cap” will appear on the surface, confirming the good quality of the yeast and its activity.

3. STEP 3

   

   Melt the butter in the microwave or on the stove over low heat. Let the oil cool slightly.

4. STEP 4

   

   Be sure to sift the flour. This will increase the oxygen content in the flour, so the dough will rise well and the buns will be fluffy and airy.

5. STEP 5

   

   To knead the dough, choose a spacious, large bowl, taking into account the fact that the dough will increase in volume. Beat the egg with salt, sugar and vanilla sugar until smooth.

6. STEP 6

   

   Pour in the rest of the warm milk and stir.

7. STEP 7

   

   Add yeast mixture, stir lightly.

8. STEP 8

   

   Pour in melted, non-hot butter, stir.

9. STEP 9

   

   Add about 3/4 of the sifted flour. Mix the dough first with a spoon.

10. STEP 10

    

    Add the rest of the flour in small portions, mixing the dough with your hands each time. Do not pour out all the flour at once, as you may need less than the specified amount. Focus on the consistency of the dough; it should not be too stiff.

11. STEP 11

    

    Knead a soft, pliable dough that does not stick to your hands. Cover the dough with a towel and leave in a warm place to rise for 80-90 minutes. The time will depend on the air temperature and yeast activity.

12. STEP 12

    

    Remove the butter for the filling from the refrigerator in advance so that it becomes soft. The amount of cinnamon can be adjusted to taste.

13. STEP 13

    

    Combine sugar and cinnamon, mix well.

14. STEP 14

    

    The volume of the dough increased by 2.5 times. You can start cutting.

15. STEP 15

    

    Gently knead the dough and place it on a table sprinkled with flour. Roll out the dough into a rectangular layer. My layer size was approximately 25*35 cm.

16. STEP 16

    

    Brush the surface of the dough evenly with soft butter.

17. STEP 17

    

    Then sprinkle with cinnamon mixed with sugar.

18. STEP 18

    

    Roll the dough lengthwise into a roll.

19. STEP 19

    

    Using a sharp knife, cut the roll into triangles. The number of triangles will depend on the desired size of the buns.

20. STEP 20

    

    Place each dough triangle with the wide base facing down. Press the triangle in the middle on top with the handle of a teaspoon or the back of a knife.

21. STEP 21

    

    Place the buns on a parchment-lined baking sheet at some distance from each other. The buns will expand during baking. Leave the buns to proof for 15-20 minutes, covering them on top with cling film or a light towel.

22. STEP 22

    

    Mix the egg with milk until smooth.

23. STEP 23

    

    Using a pastry brush, brush the prepared pieces with the egg mixture.

24. STEP 24

    

    Bake cinnamon rolls in an oven preheated to 180C for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Baking times and conditions may vary. Focus on the operating features of your oven.

25. STEP 25

    

    Cool the finished buns and serve. Bon appetit!

Comments on the recipe

Natalia M

06.11.2023

4.6

I recently saw a recipe for cinnamon rolls made from yeast dough on my feed. I was very interested in the way these buns were formed! And there was a reason to please my household. I haven’t worked with rich yeast dough for a long time, I’ve already forgotten how to work with it, but Yulia described all the steps in detail and kneading the dough turned out to be easy and simple. It took me an hour to bake in a warm oven. By the way, I put frozen butter next to it to make it soft. I took twice as much food, and from this amount I got 20 buns. I really liked shaping them; I didn’t know this method before) I pressed the triangular rolls with the back of a knife. After proofing, the buns became rounded and the pressing area rose. I baked it for about 30 minutes, during which time the buns were well browned and even fluffier. And what an amazing cinnamon aroma it was! Soft, airy buns were literally snatched from under my hands while they were still warm; I barely had time to take a photo) It turned out great, very tasty!

Vasya

06.11.2023

4.8

From purchased yeast puff pastry 500g. In a gas oven, preheated it for ~5 minutes, at a temperature of ~230 degrees, 20 minutes. I didn’t take out the baking tray from the bottom of the oven, I put water on it.

Olga

06.11.2023

5

The cinnamon rolls are absolutely delicious!!! Soft, rosy, sweet)) My husband, who doesn’t eat flour, couldn’t pass by😆 The aroma of the house alone is worth it, I’ll definitely make it again, thank you for the recipe😋😋😋 These are my first prepared booths in my life, but with store-bought ones don't compare)