Bread Machine Cinnamon Roll Recipe (2024)

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Prep: 25 mins

Cook: 25 mins

Kneading and Rising Time: 2 hrs

Total: 2 hrs 50 mins

Servings: 15to 18 servings

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Cinnamon rolls are great for breakfast, brunch, and even dessert. However, they can be labor and time intensive. Using a bread machine cuts the effort in half since it makes and kneads the dough so you don't have to.

From there, you roll it out, sprinkle on the cinnamon-sugar filling, roll it up into a log, and cut into buns. Let the cinnamon rolls rise one more time and then bake until puffed up and golden brown. Drizzle with the vanilla icing for that signature finish and serve warm for an indulgent treat.

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"Using the bread machine to make and proof the dough really saves time and effort. I dumped the ingredients in, hit start and didn't have to think about it for an hour and a half. The dough was beautifully puffy and easy to work with. The rolls turned out fluffy and tender." —Danielle Centoni

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Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup milk, warmed (105° to 110°)

  • 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, cut into small pieces

  • 1 large egg, beaten

  • 3 1/3 cups bread flour, more for the work surface

  • 3 tablespoons granulated sugar

  • 1/2 teaspoon fine salt

  • 2 teaspoons active dry yeast(or 1 1/2 teaspoons bread machine/rapid rise yeast)

For the Filling:

For the Icing:

  • 1 cup confectioners' sugar, more as needed

  • 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, more as needed

  • 1/2 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps to Make It

Make the Dough

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Add the ingredients to yourbread machine in the order recommended by the manufacturer (for example, wet ingredients, dry ingredients, yeast). Program the appliance for the dough cycle.

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  3. When the cycle is done, place the dough onto a floured surface. Knead the doughfor about 1 minute, then let it rest for 15 minutes.

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Make the Filling and Shape

  1. Roll the dough out into a rectangle, about 15 by 10 inches.

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  2. Brush the melted butter over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border.

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  3. Mix the chopped nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a bowl. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough.

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  4. Starting on the long side, roll the dough up tightly. Press the edges to seal forming a 15-inch long, evenly shaped roll.

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  5. With a knife or 8-inch piece of unwaxed dental floss, cut the entire roll into 1-inch pieces.

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Rising and Baking the Dough

  1. Grease a 13 x 9-inchbaking pan.

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  2. Position a rack in the center of the oven and heat to 375 F.

    Place the rolls cut-side down in the pan. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place until they double in size, 30 to 45 minutes.

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  3. Bake the rolls until golden, about 20 to 25 minutes.

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Make the Icing and Frost

  1. Gather the ingredients.

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  2. Combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar, 1 to 2 tablespoons milk, and the vanilla in a bowl. Stir the mixture until smooth. If too thin or too thick, add more confectioners' sugar or milk, respectively, until the desired consistency is reached.

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  3. Cool the rolls in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes. Drizzle with the icing, and serve warm from the pan.

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What Is the Difference Between a Cinnamon Roll and a Cinnamon Bun?

While cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns are close pastry cousins, the biggest difference is the icing. Cinnamon rolls are commonly topped with a generous smear of sweet vanilla icing, while buns are often not. However, the two names are frequently used interchangeably to describe a cinnamon roll.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
224Calories
9g Fat
32g Carbs
5g Protein

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Nutrition Facts
Servings: 15to 18
Amount per serving
Calories224
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g11%
Saturated Fat 4g20%
Cholesterol 25mg8%
Sodium 125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate 32g12%
Dietary Fiber 1g5%
Total Sugars 12g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg0%
Calcium 36mg3%
Iron 0mg3%
Potassium 88mg2%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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FAQs

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour for cinnamon rolls? ›

Most people recommend baking cinnamon rolls with bread flour, as this creates a fluffier and softer cinnamon roll. Though all-purpose flour will also work to create tasty cinnamon rolls. All-purpose flour is exactly like bread flour, but its lack of protein will not result in as much structure.

Which of the following are common mistakes made when preparing cinnamon rolls? ›

14 Mistakes You're Making With Cinnamon Rolls
  • Sticking with the same conventional cinnamon roll recipe. ...
  • Using the wrong kind of yeast. ...
  • Not using a sourdough starter. ...
  • Avoiding experimenting with fats. ...
  • Using hard butter or melted butter. ...
  • Not using different kinds of cinnamon. ...
  • Using a weak flour.
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What happens if you add too much flour to cinnamon rolls? ›

You want to add only the amount of flour that it takes so your dough is not sticky. Adding too much flour will make your rolls very dry. Once you have added the appropriate amount of flour, turn your mixer to a low speed and let the machine do all the kneading for you.

What happens if you replace all-purpose flour with bread flour? ›

You can use all-purpose flour as a 1:1 substitute for bread flour and vice-versa. For example, for 1 cup of bread flour, you can use 1 cup of all-purpose flour. Bread and pizza crust made with all-purpose flour may have a little less chew than those made with bread flour, but the results will still be good.

What happens if you use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour? ›

You can always substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour one for one in any recipe that calls for it. Your bread might not raise quite as high or have quite as much chew, if you are using all-purpose flour, but it will still be delicious and homemade and all the good things.

Why pour milk on cinnamon rolls before baking? ›

Its liquid migrates up into the rolls, making them moister. And the remaining fat, milk solids, and milk sugars coalesce into a sweet, sticky syrup that coats the rolls' bottom (which become their top when you turn them out of the pan).

Is heavy cream and heavy whipping cream the same thing? ›

Yes, heavy cream and heavy whipping cream are the exact same thing. The confusion lies in the fact that they're sold by different brands under two different names. According to the US Food and Drug Administration's labelling standards, heavy cream must contain at least 36 percent milk fat.

Why are my cinnamon rolls not fluffy? ›

There are a lot of variables that go into the consistency of dough, even down to the weather and humidity. But the most common reason cinnamon rolls don't turn out fluffy is because the dough didn't have enough time to rise.

Why did my homemade cinnamon rolls come out hard? ›

Don't Overbake Cinnamon Rolls

Overbaked cinnamon rolls are tough and chewy instead of light and pillowy. Since it can be a bit tricky to know when rolls are fully baked, use a digital thermometer. Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

Is melted butter or softened butter better for cinnamon rolls? ›

It can definitely be tempting to just stick that butter in the microwave if you've been storing it in the fridge, which can easily lead to accidentally melting it, but ensuring that your butter is softened will make all the difference: It will make it easier to evenly spread the filling on top of the dough.

Why didn't my homemade cinnamon rolls rise? ›

Add more yeast, blend in the starter, or knead in more flour to help initiate rising. Dough that has expired yeast, too much salt, all-purpose or cake flour, or antifungal spices like cinnamon might have trouble rising.

Is bread flour better for cinnamon rolls? ›

Use bread flour: bread flour is available at most grocery stores and it makes ALL the difference in achieving softer, fluffy, perfect cinnamon rolls. JUST TRUST ME. Make sure you flour your work surface and the rolling pin: this is to prevent the cinnamon rolls from sticking to the surface or to the rolling pin.

Is bread flour or regular flour better for cinnamon rolls? ›

I love using bread flour for cinnamon rolls to enhance that soft, fluffy, and chewy texture. If you don't have bread flour on hand, all-purpose flour is a simple substitute that will create cinnamon rolls that will rise well and are equally delicious!

What happens if you don't put butter in bread dough? ›

Butter in bread dough tenderizes the dough, making the soft, pull-apart texture of bakes like brioche, dinner rolls, and Pullman loaves. Standard bread dough (also called a “lean dough”)—just flour, water, salt, and natural or added yeast—relies on a strong, stiff gluten network to yield a chewy loaf.

What is a substitute for bread flour in buns? ›

All you'll need is some all-purpose flour. Simply replace the bread flour called for in your recipe with an equal amount of all-purpose flour, and proceed as usual. If this seems too easy to be true, you are probably wondering about the different qualities of bread flour vs.

Can you use instead of bread flour? ›

If your recipe calls for bread flour but all you have is all-purpose flour, don't worry. You can substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour one-to-one, though your loaf of yeast bread might have a less chewy texture and likely won't rise as much as a loaf made with high-gluten flour.

Does bread flour need more water than all-purpose flour? ›

Flour is a like a sponge. And because all purpose flour absorbs less water than bread flour, you'll need to reduce the total amount of water in a recipe that specifically calls for bread flour. Otherwise, the dough will be too sticky. I typically recommend reducing it by 15-30 g.

Can I use all-purpose flour instead of bread flour for sourdough? ›

Substituting all purpose flour in a sourdough recipe that specifically calls for bread flour is not always an even swap. You'll need to REDUCE the total amount of water first. All purpose flour absorbs less water than bread flour, which can make the dough too sticky to work with otherwise.

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