Joanna Gaines Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
This Joanna Gaines Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is soft, fluffy and filled with warm cinnamon sweetness.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 1/4 teaspoons yeast
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 eggs
- 1/3 cup melted butter
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
For filling:
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/4 cup softened butter
For icing:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Activate the yeast
- Mix warm milk, sugar and yeast. Let it sit until foamy and active for about 10 minutes.
Make the dough
- Add eggs, melted butter, flour and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead the dough
- Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. This builds structure and softness.
First rise
- Place dough in a bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in size.
Roll the dough
- Roll dough into a rectangle on a floured surface using a rolling pin.
Add filling
- Spread butter, then sprinkle cinnamon and brown sugar evenly over the dough.
Shape rolls
- Roll tightly into a log and cut into equal slices. Place in a greased baking dish.
Bake and ice
- Bake at 180°C for 25 minutes. Mix icing ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Use warm milk for better yeast activation
- Do not skip second rise for fluffy texture
- Add chopped nuts for crunch
- Use cream cheese frosting for richness
- Pour warm cream before baking for softer rolls
- Slice evenly for uniform baking
- Serve warm for best flavor