To make cinnamon rolls, the key steps are:
- Prepare the dough by proofing yeast in warm water with sugar, then mixing wet and dry ingredients to form a dough.
- Knead the dough until smooth and let it rise until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread softened butter, and sprinkle a cinnamon-sugar filling over it.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log, cut it into even rolls, place them in a greased baking dish, and let them rise again.
- Bake the rolls at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prepare a glaze or cream cheese frosting and spread it over the warm rolls before serving.
A simple glaze can be made with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla, or you can use cream cheese frosting for extra richness. These homemade cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and delicious.