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Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Roll Recipe

Pioneer Woman Cinnamon Roll recipe
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This recipe features homemade yeast dough, melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and a smooth vanilla glaze. The rolls bake until golden on the outside while staying pillowy inside, with the filling melting into every spiral.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup whole milk

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast

  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted

  • 2 large eggs

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

For the filling

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, softened

  • ¾ cup brown sugar

  • 1½ tablespoons ground cinnamon

For the glaze

  • 2 cups powdered sugar

  • 3–4 tablespoons milk

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Warm the milk

Heat the milk until warm but not hot (about 110°F). Stir in the sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Make the dough

Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

Step 3: Knead and rise

Knead the dough for 5–7 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Step 4: Roll out the dough

Punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

Step 5: Add the filling

Spread softened butter evenly over the dough. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly across the surface.

Step 6: Roll and slice

Roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice into even rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.

Step 7: Second rise

Place the rolls in a greased baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes until puffy.

Step 8: Bake the rolls

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 22–25 minutes until lightly golden.

Step 9: Glaze and serve

Whisk glaze ingredients together and pour over warm rolls. Serve immediately for best texture.

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