Cinnamon Rolls
Bakery-style cinnamon rolls you can make at home.
Cinnamon rolls are the famous swirled buns of soft, fluffy dough wrapped around a filling of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. They come out of the oven warm and fragrant, usually topped with a creamy glaze that melts over them for their signature sweetness.
How to Prepare
Combine the flour, sugar, powdered milk, yeast, vanilla and Dream Whip. Add the butter, egg and water and knead into a soft, smooth dough.
Cover and leave to rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
Roll the dough into a large rectangle, spread with softened butter and sprinkle generously with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll up tightly and slice into rounds. Arrange in a greased baking dish and let rest until puffy.
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C (350°F) until golden, about 20–25 minutes.
Drizzle the warm rolls with a sauce of Nutella, condensed milk and caramel.
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Slice the log with unflavored dental floss or thread for clean spirals, and serve the rolls warm.
Ingredient Swaps
Replace the Dream Whip with an extra spoon of powdered milk or a little cream.
Use white sugar with a touch of molasses if brown sugar is not available.
Make the topping from cream cheese and powdered sugar, or just milk and sugar.
Common Questions
Why did my rolls turn out tough?
Usually from too much flour or under-proofing; let the dough double well.
How do I get soft rolls?
A butter-rich dough and enough proofing are the secret, and do not over-bake.
How do I roll them neatly?
Roll the dough into a rectangle, spread the filling, then roll tightly and cut with thread or a sharp knife.
When do I add the glaze?
Add it while the rolls are slightly warm so it melts and soaks in without fully running off.
Can I make them ahead?
Yes, prepare them the night before, chill them, then bake in the morning.
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