Description
Delight in soft, fluffy Overnight Cinnamon Rolls that are easy to prepare the night before and bake fresh in the morning.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted (plus extra softened for filling)
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (for spreading)
- Optional: 1/2 cup chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts), or 1/2 cup raisins/dried cranberries/fresh berries
- 4 ounces cream cheese, softened (optional)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (optional)
- For maple glaze alternative: 1/2 cup maple syrup, 1 tablespoon melted butter
Instructions
- In a warm bowl, mix active dry yeast with warm milk and a pinch of granulated sugar. Let it sit until foamy, about 5-10 minutes. Then combine the flour, remaining sugar, salt, melted butter, and eggs with the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap or a clean towel and leave at room temperature for about 1 hour until doubled in size.
- On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter evenly over the surface. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle generously over the buttered dough. Add optional nuts or fruits if desired.
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls. Arrange them closely in a greased baking dish.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 12-16 hours. This slow rise improves flavor and dough tenderness.
- Remove rolls from the fridge and let them warm at room temperature for 20-30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- While rolls are still warm or slightly cooled, prepare and drizzle cream cheese glaze or maple glaze on top for an indulgent finish.
Notes
- Customize with your favorite nuts or fruits.
- Try maple glaze for a different flavor.
- Prep Time: 12 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg