Easy Cinnamon Rolls
Delight in warm, fluffy cinnamon rolls with a tender crumb and a sweet cinnamon-sugar swirl. Perfect for breakfast or brunch, these soft rolls are easy to make and irresistibly flavorful, appealing to family and friends alike seeking a comforting treat with a hint of cinnamon spice.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Cut shortening into the sifted self-rising flour and sugar until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
- Dissolve active dry yeast in warm water and mix into the flour mixture.
- Stir until well combined.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Knead the dough well on a lightly floured surface.
- Roll out the dough to 1/4-inch thickness.
- Sprinkle generously with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll up the dough and cut crosswise into 1/2-inch slices to form individual rolls.
- Cover the rolls and let them set overnight at room temperature.
- Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Frost the warm rolls before serving.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
509
kcal
25% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).