Super Easy Twisted Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Published Mar 8, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Home Cooking Adventure via YouTube

Put a twist to your favorite cinnamon rolls, literally, with this recipe by Home Cooking Adventure on YouTube! These rolls taste incredibly delicious and they are so soft that you wouldn’t want to stop eating them.

You can bake these rolls easily with this no-fail recipe and enjoy them any time you want. Learn how to make this now and expect compliments from everyone, it’s that delicious. I hope you enjoy this recipe as much as I did!

Ingredients for Twisted Cinnamon Rolls:

Dough

4 cups of all-purpose flour
2¼ tsp of active dry yeast
1 cup of milk, lukewarm
2 tbsp of sugar
1 tsp of vanilla extract
½ tsp of salt
2 medium eggs
4 tbsp of unsalted butter, melted

Cinnamon Filling

5 tbsp of butter, at room temperature
2 tbsp of ground cinnamon
½ cup of sugar

For Brushing

1 small egg, beaten

How to Make Twisted Cinnamon Rolls:

Easy to Make Cinnamon Rolls — Image credit: Home Cooking Adventure via YouTube

Step 1

In a medium bowl, add the yeast, sugar, and lukewarm milk, then set it aside, and let it rest for about 5 to 10 minutes to activate the yeast. In another large bowl, add the flour, sugar, and salt, then whisk them to combine, add the remaining milk along with the activated yeast, eggs, vanilla extract, and melted butter, and give them a good mix.

Step 2

Once combined, knead the dough until smooth and elastic, then transfer it to a well-oiled bowl, and cover it with plastic wrap. Set it aside and let it rest at room temperature for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size. In a small bowl, add the butter, cinnamon, and sugar, then mix them until incorporated, and set aside.

Step 3

Once the dough is ready, transfer it to a well-floured counter, then roll it into a 15×20-inch rectangle, and then spread the butter-cinnamon mixture over two-thirds of the dough. Fold the dough into thirds as shown in the video, then cut it into 12 pieces evenly, and cut each piece in half lengthwise leaving one edge uncut. Now, twist the dough, then roll it, and do the same for the remaining pieces.

Step 4

Place each of them into a muffin pan greased with butter or nonstick cooking spray, then cover them with a kitchen towel, and set them aside to rise for about 20 to 30 minutes. While waiting for them to rise, preheat the oven to 350°F, then once the dough is ready, brush them with beaten egg, and bake them for about 18 to 20 minutes or until golden brown. Serve and enjoy!