Joanna Gaines Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Joanna Gaines Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is pure comfort food. Soft, warm, and sweet, these rolls melt in your mouth.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter melted
- 2 large eggs
For the filling:
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter softened
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
For the icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 –3 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast: Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes.
- Mix dough: In a bowl, combine flour and salt. Add eggs and melted butter.
- Knead: Knead dough 5–7 minutes until smooth. Let rise 1 hour.
- Prepare filling: Mix butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll dough: Roll dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly.
- Form rolls: Roll dough tightly into a log. Slice into 12 pieces.
- Second rise: Place rolls in greased baking dish. Cover 20–30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 20–25 minutes until golden.
- Make icing: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm rolls.
- Serve: Enjoy fresh or slightly warm for best taste.
Notes
- Use room-temperature eggs for soft dough.
- Don’t over-flour the dough; it stays soft.
- Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free area.
- Slice rolls evenly for consistent baking.
- Drizzle icing immediately while rolls are warm.
- Optional: Add chopped pecans for crunch.
- Warm rolls slightly before serving leftovers.