Description
Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls for two are 6 soft and fluffy cinnamon buns filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with a tangy cream cheese frosting. Perfect for same-day baking or as overnight rolls for a fresh morning treat.
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1/2 package or 1/8 ounce)
- 1/2 teaspoon table salt
- 1/2 cup whole milk, heated to 120°F – 130°F
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar (soft and moist)
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 1 recipe Small Batch Cream Cheese Frosting or Bundt Cake Glaze
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, stir together flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Whisk the warm milk and melted butter together and add to the flour mixture along with the egg. Beat on low speed until dough forms, about 1–2 minutes.
- Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 4–6 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a tea towel, and let rise in a warm, draft-free area for 1 hour.
- Lightly butter a 6-inch round or 5×7 baking pan.
- Roll dough on a floured surface into a 6×10 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Mix together brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll up the dough from one short end to form a tight cylinder. Cut into 6 equal slices and place cut side up into the prepared pan.
- Cover with a tea towel and let rise in a warm area for another hour.
- (Optional) For overnight rolls: Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate up to 24 hours. Let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before baking.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
- Top with cream cheese frosting or Bundt cake glaze. Serve warm.
Notes
- If dough is too sticky to knead, add 1–2 tablespoons more flour as needed.
- Use whole milk, not skim or low-fat, for best texture.
- To soften butter quickly, microwave for 5–8 seconds (do not melt).
- Make ahead option: Chill unbaked rolls overnight and bake fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 44g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg
