Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Inside: Effortlessly bake soft, delicious cinnamon rolls with this Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Recipe. Get variations and tips for perfect results every time.
Who doesn't love fresh cinnamon rolls? I rarely make them outside of Christmas because it could become very dangerous for my waistline. I have been making this bread machine cinnamon roll recipe for years! These are part of our Christmas tradition, I bake them on Christmas Eve for Christmas morning breakfast.
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Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Yes, you can easily make cinnamon rolls using a mixer instead of your bread machine. But there are reasons why I prefer to use my bread machine and have been for years.
- Throw everything in the bread machine and walk away
- It rises in a consistently warm space
- Less mess to clean up
- I don't need to heat up the oven for the dough to rise
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Ingredients for the Dough
- 1 cup of warm water
- 1 tbsp yeast
- 1 tbsp white sugar
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups of flour
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 3 tbsp butter
- 1/2 cup of white sugar
- 1 tsp salt
Ingredients for the Filling
- 1 cup of brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tbsp cinnamon
- 4-6 tbsp of butter (depends on how big/flat your roll out the dough)
How to Make Bread Machine Cinnamon Rolls
Start by adding the warm water, yeast, and tablespoon of white sugar to your bread machine pan. Let it rise so the yeast is fluffy.
Add the remaining ingredients. Remember, salt kills yeast, so add it after the flour.
Use the dough setting on your bread machine to mix and rise your dough, but not bake it. If you don't have a dough setting look a for pizza setting.
Once the dough has risen it's time to make cinnamon rolls. Roll it out on a flat, floured surface. I use an extra large baking mat to roll my dough out on, which makes for easy cleanup.
Roll it out into a large rectangle, about 1/2 an inch thick.
I stopped mixing my filling ingredients for an easier method of doing this. I melt the butter and spread it on. Spread the brown sugar over it, and then sprinkle on the cinnamon.
I have also started slicing my cinnamon rolls before rolling them. This prevents them from getting squished when you cut them. It makes it so much easier to roll as well.
After slicing and rolling place them in a greased 9X13 pan. Cover in a warm place, like on top of your stove while you preheat the oven for about 30 minutes, covered to rise.
Bake for 20 minutes or until baked through.
I do not make frosting. Ever. I buy it. These are delicious topped with cream cheese frosting. I like to add it 5-10 minutes after they come out of the oven so that it can melt down into the cracks and rolls.
Variations you might be interested in:
- Pecan Sticky Rolls: Add a layer of chopped pecans and caramel sauce at the bottom of the baking pan before placing the rolled dough. When baked, the caramelized pecans stick to the top of the rolls when inverted.
- Apple Cinnamon Rolls: Mix finely chopped apples and a dash of nutmeg into the cinnamon sugar filling for an autumn twist.
- Pumpkin Spice Rolls: Incorporate pumpkin puree and pumpkin spice into the dough for a seasonal flavor.
- Maple Bacon Rolls: Add crumbled crispy bacon and a drizzle of maple syrup to the cinnamon sugar filling for a sweet and savory combination.
- Cream Cheese Filling Rolls: Spread a layer of sweetened cream cheese along with the cinnamon sugar filling for an extra creamy texture.
- Chocolate Hazelnut Rolls: Use Nutella or another chocolate hazelnut spread in place of the cinnamon sugar filling.
- Orange Cranberry Rolls: Mix dried cranberries and orange zest into the filling for a fruity and tangy flavor.
- Espresso Rolls: Add a tablespoon of instant espresso powder to the dough for a coffee-flavored treat. Pair with a coffee glaze made from powdered sugar and brewed coffee.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Recipe
Why did my cinnamon rolls turn out tough? Overbaked cinnamon rolls are tough and chewy instead of light and pillowy.
Why are my cinnamon rolls not fluffy? The most common reason cinnamon rolls don't turn out fluffy is because the dough didn't have enough time to rise.
How do you keep cinnamon rolls from hardening? Whether you leave them out at room temperature or refrigerate them, the most important thing is to store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly with plastic wrap on a plate.
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