Don’t you love the warmth of cinnamon rolls? That heavenly flavor of cinnamon clubbed with soft bread of the roll. Plus, the crunchy walnuts and a soft glaze on top. It’s the heaven of desserts.

I dared to bake it at home once, given I loved them so much. I haven’t looked back since. I wouldn’t say I make them whenever I want since it takes time to proof the dough but I make them on weekends and they are so easy to make. Or you could also try my Cinnamon donuts as they are amazing as well.

PREPARATION TIME: 1-2 hours
COOKING TIME:  40 minutes
SERVINGS: 5-6
DIFFICULTY SCALE: Hard

Cinnamon-rolls
Cinnamon-rolls

INGREDIENTS: 

  1. All-purpose flour – 1.5 cups
  2. Dry active yeast – 1 teaspoon
  3. Walnuts – 1/3 cup, chopped
  4. Milk – ¾ cup
  5. Brown sugar – 1 cup
  6. Unsalted butter – ¾ cup
  7. Salt – a pinch
  8. Cinnamon powder- 2 teaspoons
  9. White sugar – 2 tablespoons

RECIPE:

  1. Take ¾ cup of lukewarm milk and add mix 2-3 tablespoons of brown sugar to it.
  2. Add dry active yeast and let the mixture sit for 10 minutes to allow the mixture to become frothy.
  3. Take half of the flour in a bowl and salt and add the yeast mixture and mix well.
  4. Add the rest of the flour and mix with a spatula.
  5. Now dust a surface with some flour and take this sticky dough on it.
  6. Knead it with light hands until it becomes together and slightly less sticky.
  7. Place this in another bowl and cover with a damp cloth.
  8. Keep it in a warm place for an hour or so till it becomes double in size.
  9. Take this dough on a big smooth board.
  10. Dust it with some dry flour and roll it into a flat shape of about ¼ inch.
  11. Melt all the butter and keep aside.
  12. In a bowl, mix half a cup of melted butter and cinnamon.
  13. Add the ¾ cup of brown sugar and a handful of diced walnuts.
  14. Brush the flatbread surface with butter and apply this sugar-cinnamon-butter mix generously.
  15. Now roll the bread tightly with your fingers till the other end.
  16. Cut 2-inch pieces with the help of a sharp knife and place it in an oven proof dish.
  17. Cover with a damp cloth and leave them for another 20-30 minutes.
  18. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C for 10 minutes.
  19. Take the dish and brush the rolls with some melted butter. Sprinkle some sugar on top for caramelization.
  20. Place it in the oven for 35-40 minutes at 180 degrees.
  21. Take them out and cool for 10-12 minutes.
  22. In the meantime, mix some butter and powdered white sugar and whisk well.
  23. Place it on the pies and serve fresh.
Cinnamon-rolls
Cinnamon-rolls