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Cinnamon Scrolls

Soft, fluffy cinnamon scrolls swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze—perfect for any time of day!
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Course: afternoon tea, Brunch, Cake, morning tea
Cuisine: European
Keyword: Cinnamon, Cinnamon Buns, Cinnamon Rolls, Scrolls
Prep Time: 2 hours
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Servings: 8
Calories: 465kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Large mixing bowl
  • 1 Baking dish
  • 1 whisk

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 3 ½ cups 525g plain flour
  • 2 ¼ tsp 7g instant dry yeast
  • ¼ cup 55g caster sugar
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 1 cup 250ml warm milk (around 37°C)
  • 1 large egg
  • 75 g unsalted butter melted

For the Filling:

  • 75 g unsalted butter softened
  • cup 150g brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

  • 1 cup 125g icing sugar
  • 3 tbs milk
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

Make the Dough

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
  • Add warm milk, egg, and melted butter. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
  • Knead on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.

Let It Rise

  • Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a damp tea towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling

  • In a small bowl, mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a smooth paste.

Assemble the Scrolls

  • Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (40 x 30 cm).
  • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  • Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Trim the ends and slice into 8 even pieces.

Second Rise

  • Arrange the scrolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space for them to expand. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.

Bake

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C (160°C fan-forced) and bake the scrolls for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Glaze

  • Mix icing sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over the warm scrolls before serving.

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Nutrition

Calories: 465kcal | Carbohydrates: 85g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 176mg | Potassium: 167mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 563IU | Vitamin C: 0.1mg | Calcium: 96mg | Iron: 3mg