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Ina Garten Cinnamon Rolls

Ina Garten Cinnamon Rolls
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The Ina Garten Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy pastries filled with a rich cinnamon-sugar swirl and topped with a sweet glaze. These rolls combine simple ingredients such as flour, butter, sugar, yeast, milk, and cinnamon to create a warm bakery-style treat. The dough rises to become light and airy, while the cinnamon filling melts into the layers during baking. Cinnamon rolls are perfect for breakfast, weekend brunch, or special occasions. The preparation includes dough rising time, and the rolls bake in about 20–25 minutes, producing golden, fragrant pastries.

Ingredients

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For the dough:

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • 1 cup warm milk

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 1 large egg

  • ½ teaspoon salt

For the cinnamon filling:

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar

  • 2 tablespoons milk

  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Activate the yeast: Combine warm milk, yeast, and a small amount of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

  • Prepare the dough: Add flour, remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, and salt to the yeast mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.

  • Knead the dough: Knead the dough for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  • First rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

  • Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until spreadable.

  • Roll out the dough: Roll the dough into a large rectangle about ¼ inch thick.

  • Spread the filling: Evenly spread the cinnamon mixture over the dough surface.

  • Shape the rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces.

  • Second rise: Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.

  • Bake the rolls: Bake at 180°C (350°F) for 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

  • Prepare the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.

  • Glaze the rolls: Drizzle the glaze over warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

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