Cinnamon Rolls (Cinnamon Rolls Italian Style by Cooker Girl & Giulia)

Soft, pillowy cinnamon rolls made from scratch, filled with a rich cinnamon-butter-sugar mixture, and finished with a tangy yogurt glaze. This recipe is adapted from an Italian home kitchen, with all the tips and tricks for perfect results, even if you’re new to baking yeasted doughs.

IntermediateAmerican (with Italian home baking influence)Serves 12

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Source Video
5h 20m
Prep
35m
Cook
43m
Cleanup
6h 38m
Total

Cost Breakdown

Total cost:$8.65
Per serving:$0.72

Critical Success Points

  • Kneading the dough until smooth before adding butter.
  • Incorporating butter fully—dough will look messy before coming together.
  • Allowing both rises to double the dough/rolls in size.
  • Using string to cut rolls cleanly.
  • Not over-flouring the dough when rolling out.
  • Baking until golden and checking for doneness in the center.

Safety Warnings

  • Raw dough contains eggs and flour—do not eat before baking.
  • Use caution with string or floss when cutting rolls—keep away from children.
  • Oven and baking dish will be very hot—use oven mitts.