Picture this: you walk into a kitchen filled with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked cinnamon. Your mouth waters as you catch a glimpse of those soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls waiting to be devoured. Ah, the joy of sinking your teeth into these sweet treats! We all know that these delightful swirls of cinnamon-spiced goodness can turn any ordinary day into a blissful one.
Cinnamon rolls are the ultimate comfort food—soft, fluffy, and packed with flavor that hits all the right spots. Whether you grab one for breakfast, as an afternoon pick-me-up, or even as a late-night indulgence, these rolls have a way of instantly brightening your mood. That’s why we made ours in a muffin tray, so you can take a bit of cinnamon-y goodness with you, whether you’re having breakfast on-the-go or need to bring something for morning tea in the office.
Cinnamon rolls have a way of bringing people together, creating moments and memories. Imagine sharing these mouthwatering delights with your loved ones on lazy weekend mornings, surprising your coworkers with a box of warm cinnamon rolls, or simply treating yourself to some well-deserved indulgence. They have a way of brightening even the dullest of days. These treat-sized goodies are perfect to take with you to share at the next family gathering, potluck with friends or your favourite coworkers in the office.
These beauties also pair well with a morning cuppa and make for a delicious breakfast on-the-go or lunchbox addition if you rather keep them to yourself.
Cinnamon Scrolls
Ingredients
For the dough:
For the filling:
Other
Instructions
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To make the dough, add milk and butter to a saucepan or microwave-safe dish, then gently heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is molten. If using the microwave, heat the milk and butter for 1.5 minutes, but make sure to keep an eye on it as milk and butter boil very quickly.
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In a mixing bowl, combine flour, yeast, sugar. Add the warm milk and butter mixture. Mix well using a spoon, until a smooth dough forms. (Note: If using an electric mixer, use the kneading attachment on low, then gradually increase speed to highest setting within 5 minutes.)
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Cover bowl with clingwrap and let dough rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes until it has doubled in size.
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Preheat oven to 180°C (fan-forced oven) and grease a muffin pan.
Making the filling:
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For the filling, combine the softened butter, sugars and cinnamon in a bowl. Mix well until you have a thick cinnamon paste
Bringing It All Together
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On a lightly floured surface, gently knead the dough again and then roll-out the dough, into a 0.5cm thick rectangle (approx. 50x40cm).
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Evenly spread the cinnamon paste over the dough, leaving 3cm on one of the short edges bare.
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Fold the dough, starting with the short side covered with cinnamon spread. Keep rolling it towards the bare edge.
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Using a knife, or some dental floss (see notes below), cut the dough into 12 evenly sliced swirls.
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Place swirls into muffin tin.
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In a small bowl, mix the egg yolk and milk until well combined. Then use a pastry brush to brush yolk-milk mixture over each swirl.
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Sprinkle pearl sugar (if using) over the cinnamon swirls, then bake the swirls in preheated oven for 20 minutes until golden.
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Remove from oven and let cool on a rack for at least 10 minutes before serving. Can be enjoyed warm or cold.
Note
- If using dental floss or other types of string to cut the dough, simply place the dough over the string. Making sure the part you would like to cut is lying over the middle section of the string and you have two long ends of string on either side of the dough. Pick up both ends and pull towards opposite sides. This will "strangle" the dough in the middle and result in an even cut as shown in the video.
