Ninety-Minute Cinnamon Rolls

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Make homemade cinnamon rolls in 90 minutes with a soft, quick-rising dough.

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Close up on a single cinnamon roll, served on a plate.
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Prep Time:
25 mins
Cook Time:
25 mins
Additional Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 30 mins
Servings:
12
Yield:
12 rolls

Ingredients

  • ¾ cup milk

  • ¼ cup margarine, softened

  • 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour

  • ¼ cup white sugar

  • 1 (.25 ounce) package instant yeast

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ cup water

  • 1 large egg

  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed

  • ½ cup margarine, softened

  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

  • ½ cup raisins (Optional)

Directions

  1. Heat milk in a small saucepan until just hot to touch or a few bubbles form around the edge. Remove from heat and stir in margarine until melted; set aside.

  2. Combine 2 1/4 cups flour, white sugar, yeast, and salt in a large bowl. Add milk mixture, water, and egg; beat well. Add remaining 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup at a time, stirring well after each addition.

  3. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth, about 5 minutes. Cover with a damp cloth and let rest for 10 minutes.

    Dough resting in a bowl for 10 minutes.

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  4. While dough is resting, mix together brown sugar, margarine, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.

  5. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Grease a 12-cup muffin pan.

  6. Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x9-inch rectangle. Spread brown sugar mixture over dough; sprinkle with raisins.

    Dough rolled out into a rectangle and sprinkled with brown sugar mixture and raisins.

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  7. Roll up dough and pinch seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal rolls.

    Dough rolled up and cut into 12 equal pieces.

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  8. Place cut-side up in the prepared muffin cups. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.

    Dough placed into prepared muffin tin.

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    Dough rising until doubled in size.

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  9. Bake in the preheated oven until browned, about 20 minutes. Remove rolls from muffin cups to cool on a wire rack. Serve warm.

    Close up on a single cinnamon roll, served on a plate.

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Nutrition Facts (per serving)

347 Calories
13g Fat
55g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 347
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 13g 16%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Cholesterol 17mg 6%
Sodium 262mg 11%
Total Carbohydrate 55g 20%
Dietary Fiber 2g 6%
Total Sugars 27g
Protein 5g 10%
Vitamin C 0mg 0%
Calcium 54mg 4%
Iron 2mg 12%
Potassium 160mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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