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golden brown homemade cinnamon rolls in a white baking dish on a white marble counter.

Quick One Rise Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch

Mimi Council
Enjoy nostalgic cinnamon rolls in less time. This recipe for Quick One Rise Cinnamon Rolls is fast and easy because it only requires one rise time, while most recipes require two! Try these soft and pillowy cinnamon rolls from scratch this weekend.
5 from 1 vote
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 55 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Makes 8 rolls
Calories 584 kcal

Equipment

  • Digital Food Scale
  • Stand Mixer
  • Small Pot
  • Baking Dish
  • Rolling Pin

Ingredients
 
 

Dough

  • 7 grams active dry yeast
  • ½ teaspoon cane sugar
  • ¼ cup warm water
  • 57 grams salted butter
  • ¾ cup milk
  • 446 grams all purpose flour
  • 57 grams cane sugar
  • 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • 113 grams salted butter (softened)
  • 113 grams dark brown sugar (packed)
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Icing

  • 212 grams powdered sugar (sifted)
  • 2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Instructions
 

  • To make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, add the yeast, ½ teaspoon cane sugar, and warm water. Stir to combine and let sit for 3 to 5 minutes or until bubbly.
  • In a medium pot over medium heat, add the butter and milk. Stir until completely melted, remove from heat.
  • Add the flour, remaining 57 grams cane sugar, and salt to the mixing bowl in that order. Add the egg and milk mixture and knead on speed 2 to 4 for 5 minutes.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, and cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise for 1 to 3 hours or until doubled in size.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • To make the filling: In a bowl, add the brown sugar and cinnamon and mix to combine completely.
  • On a floured surface, roll out the dough to a rectangle that is about 12 x 16-inches. Using a butter knife or spatula spread the butter and cinnamon mixture all over the rolled out dough.
  • Starting at the larger side, fold the dough over and start to roll the dough until it is completely rolled into a log. Trim off each of the ends, then cut the dough log into 8 cinnamon rolls. Place in a greased baking dish.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until golden brown.
  • To make the icing: In a mixing bowl, add the powdered sugar and milk and whisk until you have a smooth glaze. Pour the glaze over the top of the warm cinnamon rolls, about 10 minutes after coming out of the oven.
  • Store in the fridge for up to 3 days.

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Notes

Tips
  • Always weight ingredients for the best results.
  • Never use hot water for yeast, if it's too hot it can kill the yeast. Water above 120°F can kill yeast. So, don't use a hot water dispenser, just warm water from the sink is best. 
  • Use whole milk for the best flavor. I have also tested this with coconut milk and you can use that as well if you prefer.
  • I use a rectangle baking dish, but a cast iron skillet or pie pan also works too!
  • Easily prep ahead by making these the day before your brunch. Just cover the dish tightly in plastic wrap to prevent them from drying out. The following morning, remove from the fridge as you preheat the oven then simply bake them off!
High Altitude — Bake at 350°F for 35 minutes or until golden brown.

Nutrition

Calories: 584kcalCarbohydrates: 109gProtein: 8gFat: 14gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.5gCholesterol: 55mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 149mgFiber: 2gSugar: 64gVitamin A: 438IUVitamin C: 0.04mgCalcium: 75mgIron: 3mg
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