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Cinnamon Rolls from Scratch

Cinnamon Rolls – A Family Tradition Cinnamon rolls are a family thing. My family really likes them and my Nana is really good at making them! Now that I have my own family, I determined that it was time for me to master the classic. I tried countless recipes from old cookbooks, the internet, and […]

Cinnamon Rolls – A Family Tradition

Cinnamon rolls are a family thing. My family really likes them and my Nana is really good at making them! Now that I have my own family, I determined that it was time for me to master the classic. I tried countless recipes from old cookbooks, the internet, and my Nana’s famed recipe to come up with one of my own.

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Cinnamon rolls are a bit of an art. I was taught to feel the dough to determine the right amount of flour, watch them proof and become perfect pillows of greatness, and always ice while still warm so the frosting seeps into all the crevices.

After many test runs, I have the measurements down so that your rolls should always turn out perfect.

I would go as far as to suggest you mix and knead the dough by hand. I have a stand mixer but there is just something about feeling the dough…

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN.

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If you decide to whip up a batch of my homemade cinnamon rolls, be sure to tag me on Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook (@FirstandFull, #FirstandFull).

Happy Baking!

Marissa

  1. Maggie Hopkins says:

    These look absolutely delicious, Marissa! I can’t wait to try them myself. My fiance has a severe gluten allergy, so I want to see if I can use this recipe and then make the modification for gluten free. I’ll share the adjustment if it works out! Hope you’re doing well. xoxo, Maggie

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