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Amish Cinnamon Rolls

Amish Cinnamon Rolls to Brighten Your Breakfast Bliss

These Amish Cinnamon Rolls are soft, fluffy, and irresistibly sweet, turning any morning into a delightful celebration.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 20 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 3.5 cups all-purpose flour Substitute part with whole-wheat pastry flour for more fiber.
  • 1 cup warm milk Ensure it’s warm, not hot, to keep the yeast alive.
  • 0.5 cups granulated sugar Brown sugar can provide a richer flavor.
  • 0.25 cups unsalted butter Try coconut oil for a dairy-free option.
  • 2 large eggs Using room temperature eggs helps combine better.
  • 2.25 teaspoons active dry yeast Always fresh yeast ensures the dough rises beautifully.
For the Filling
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon Experiment with nutmeg for an extra kick.
  • 0.5 cups additional sugar Adjust based on your preference for sweetness.
For the Icing
  • 1 cup powdered sugar Thicken with extra sugar or thinned with more milk for consistency.
  • 2 tablespoons milk Use cream for a richer glaze.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Whisk
  • wooden spoon
  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking pan
  • Oven

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Amish Cinnamon Rolls
  1. Prepare the yeast by combining warm milk with active dry yeast, letting it sit until foamy.
  2. Mix dry ingredients in a bowl including flour, granulated sugar, ground cinnamon, and salt.
  3. Combine wet and dry ingredients, mixing in the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs.
  4. Knead the dough for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Let the dough rise in a greased bowl covered for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle roughly 16x12 inches.
  7. Spread softened butter on the dough and sprinkle with sugar and ground cinnamon.
  8. Shape the rolls by rolling the dough tightly and cutting into 12 equal pieces.
  9. Let the shapes rolls rise again for about 30 minutes.
  10. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
  11. Make icing by whisking together powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
  12. Drizzle the icing over warm rolls once baked.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 9gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.5mg

Notes

These Amish Cinnamon Rolls are an invitation to create delightful memories, one bite at a time! Customize the filling to your liking.

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