Cinnamon Rolls

Name: Cinnamon Rolls
Prep time: 40 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 12 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup warm milk; 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast; 1/2 cup sugar, divided; 1 egg; 1/3 cup melted butter, divided; 4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 tsp salt; 2 tbsp cinnamon; 1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2-3 tbsp milk, for glaze

12 servings40 min prep25 min cookMedium

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The Story Behind It

The Tale of Cinnamon Rolls

Story updated September 18, 2026

Cinnamon rolls likely trace to Northern European baking traditions, particularly Swedish kanelbulle, brought to America by Scandinavian immigrants. The sweet roll became especially popular commercially in the U.S. through 20th-century bakeries and chains like Cinnabon starting in the 1980s.

Ingredients

Scale:· 12 servings

1 cup warm milk
2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
1/2 cup sugar, divided
1 egg
1/3 cup melted butter, divided
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp salt
2 tbsp cinnamon
1 cup powdered sugar mixed with 2-3 tbsp milk, for glaze

Instructions

1Stir yeast and 2 tbsp sugar into warm milk; let sit until foamy.
2Whisk in egg and 3 tbsp melted butter.
3Stir in flour and salt, then knead 8 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
4Roll into a large rectangle, brush with remaining butter, and sprinkle with remaining sugar and cinnamon.
5Roll up tightly, slice into 12 rolls, place in a greased pan, and let rise 30 minutes.
6Bake at 350°F for 22-25 minutes, then drizzle with glaze while warm.

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