These Mom’s Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a tender, yeasted dough rolled with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. The recipe creates distinct layers that result in a pillowy texture and a rich, caramelized flavor. Perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a cozy holiday morning, these rolls are best enjoyed warm. They pair beautifully with coffee or tea and are a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings. While the process requires some patience for rising, the result is a homemade treat that rivals any bakery version.
Mom’S Cinnamon Rolls
Description
These Mom's Cinnamon Rolls are the ultimate comfort food, featuring a tender, yeasted dough rolled with butter, sugar, and cinnamon. The recipe creates distinct layers that result in a pillowy texture and a rich, caramelized flavor. Perfect for a leisurely weekend breakfast or a cozy holiday morning, these rolls are best enjoyed warm. They pair beautifully with coffee or tea and are a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings. While the process requires some patience for rising, the result is a homemade treat that rivals any bakery version.Ingredients
Directions
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Sprinkle yeast into 3 cups of warm water mixed with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix well and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
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Add 3 cups of flour to the yeast mixture and beat well with a beater or mixer until combined.
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Let the sponge mixture rise until spongy, approximately 30 minutes.
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Beat 3 eggs vigorously for 5 minutes until they are frothy and fluffy.
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Soften 3/4 cup of margarine and add 1 cup of sugar. Beat really well until the mixture is very creamy.
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Add the creamy margarine mixture to the beaten eggs and beat until well blended. Add salt and mix.
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Add the egg and margarine mixture to the risen sponge mixture.
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Add approximately 4 to 5 cups of flour and beat with a beater really well until smooth.
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Continue adding the remaining flour until the dough is smooth enough to handle.
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Turn the dough out onto a floured board and knead until it is no longer sticky and easy to handle. You do not need to knead in all the flour if the dough becomes too stiff.
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Place the dough in a bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
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Grease 2 large rectangular baking pans with margarine. Sprinkle liberally with brown sugar (about 1/4 inch deep) and dot with soft butter (1 stick per pan).
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Sprinkle the pans very lightly with water to help prevent the sugar from burning and sticking.
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Punch down the risen dough and let it rest for 30 minutes.
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Turn out the dough and divide it in half. Roll one half into a rectangle approximately 1/2 inch thick.
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Spread soft butter over the entire surface of the rectangle and sprinkle with a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
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Roll up the dough jelly-roll style, stretching gently as you roll to create layers.
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Cut the roll into 1-inch thick slices.
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Place the slices in the prepared pans, allowing them to just touch but not crowd. Cover with a damp cloth and let rise until the rolls are above the level of the pans.
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Bake at 325-350F (177C) for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition Facts
Servings 6
- Amount Per Serving
- Calories 3190.6kcal
- % Daily Value *
- Total Fat 42.4g66%
- Saturated Fat 12.6g63%
- Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
- Sodium 22460.2mg936%
- Total Carbohydrate 608.0g203%
- Dietary Fiber 19.4g78%
- Sugars 62.6g
- Protein 77.1g155%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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