RecipeCastle

Absolutely Sinful Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Absolutely Sinful Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Prep
90 min
Cook
20 min
Total
120 min
Serves
3

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cupvegetable oil: Provides moisture and richness to the dough.
  • 1/2 cupsugar: Sweetens the dough (balancing the flavors.)
  • 1pkg active dry yeast: Essential for dough rise (giving it a light, airy texture.)
  • 4 1/2 cupsflour: The base of the dough (providing structure.)
  • 1/2 tsp.baking powder: Helps the dough rise and become fluffy.
  • 1/2 tsp.baking soda: Works with baking powder for the perfect texture.
  • 1/2 tablespoonsalt: Enhances the overall flavor of the rolls.
  • 1 cupmelted butter (plus more as needed: Adds richness and flavor to the filling.)
  • 1/8 cupground cinnamon for sprinkling: The key spice that gives these rolls their signature taste.
  • 1 cupsugar (plus more as needed: Sweetens the filling, complementing the cinnamon.)
  • 1 lb.powdered sugar: Creates a sweet and smooth frosting.
  • 1 tsp.maple flavoring: Adds a unique depth of flavor.
  • 1/4 cupmilk: Thins the frosting to the right consistency.
  • 1/8 cupmelted butter: Adds richness to the frosting.
  • 1/8 cupbrewed coffee: Introduces a subtle complexity to the flavor.
  • Pinchof salt: Balances the sweetness of the frosting.

Instructions

  1. 1

    Prepare the Dough: Start by mixing milk, vegetable oil, and sugar in a pan. Heat until just before boiling, then cool to lukewarm. Sprinkle yeast and let sit, then add 4 cups of flour, stirring and letting it rise.

  2. 2

    Add Remaining Ingredients: Mix in the remaining flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.

  3. 3

    Roll and Fill: Roll dough to a thin rectangle, brush with melted butter, sprinkle sugar and cinnamon, then roll up tightly.

  4. 4

    Cut and Bake: Cut into slices, place in buttered pans, let rise again, and bake until golden.