Alton Brown’s Overnight Cinnamon Rolls

Alton Brown's Overnight Cinnamon Rolls recipe pinit

Cinnamon rolls are believed to have originated in Sweden and are often enjoyed during special occasions like Christmas.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 530 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 10.

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 20 min Rest Time 480 min Total Time 8 hrs 50 mins
Servings: 12 Calories: 3840
Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Instructions

  1. Heat the milk in a saucepan until it reaches 110°F.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, granulated sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes.
  3. Add the flour, salt, egg, and melted butter to the bowl. Mix until the dough comes together.
  4. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with plastic wrap. Let it rise for 1 hour.
  6. Punch down the dough and roll it out into a rectangle.
  7. In a separate bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture evenly over the dough.
  8. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side, and cut it into 12 equal-sized rolls.
  9. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight.
  10. The next morning, preheat the oven to 350°F.
  11. Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and bake the cinnamon rolls for 20 minutes or until golden brown.
  12. Allow the rolls to cool slightly before serving.
Nutrition Facts

Servings 12


Amount Per Serving
Calories 320kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 12g19%
Total Carbohydrate 52g18%
Sugars 26g
Protein 4g8%

* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.

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