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Cozy School Cafeteria Cinnamon Roll Recipe with Thick White Glaze

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A nostalgic cinnamon roll recipe featuring soft, fluffy dough and a thick white glaze that brings cozy school cafeteria charm right into your kitchen.

Ingredients

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  • 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
  • ⅓ cup (67g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to about 110°F (43°C)
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, melted and slightly cooled
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • ⅔ cup (135g) packed brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 6 tbsp (85g) unsalted butter, softened
  • Optional: pinch of ground nutmeg or cardamom
  • 1 ½ cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 3–4 tbsp (45-60ml) whole milk
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • Optional: pinch of salt

Instructions

  1. Warm the milk to about 110°F (43°C). Stir in granulated sugar and yeast. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
  2. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and frothy yeast mixture. Stir until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Add flour if too sticky.
  4. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours until doubled in size.
  5. Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl until well combined.
  6. Punch down risen dough, roll out on floured surface into a 15×10-inch rectangle.
  7. Spread cinnamon butter mixture evenly over dough, leaving a small border.
  8. Roll dough tightly from the long side into a log. Cut into 12 equal slices about 1 ½ inch thick.
  9. Arrange rolls cut side up in a greased 9×13-inch pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  10. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Cover with foil if browning too fast.
  11. While baking, whisk powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt until thick but pourable. Adjust milk for desired glaze thickness.
  12. After baking, let rolls cool about 10 minutes, then generously drizzle thick white glaze over rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

[‘Use warm milk (not hot) to activate yeast properly.’, ‘Do not rush the dough rise to avoid dense rolls.’, ‘Dust rolling pin lightly with flour or use parchment paper to prevent sticking.’, ‘Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp knife for clean roll slices.’, ‘Adjust glaze thickness by adding more powdered sugar or milk as needed.’, ‘For dairy-free, substitute milk and butter with plant-based alternatives.’, ‘For gluten-free, use a yeast bread gluten-free flour blend.’, ‘Optional: add chopped apples to filling for a fruity twist.’, ‘Refrigerate dough overnight after first rise for convenience.’, ‘Store rolls in airtight container; freeze unglazed for up to 3 months.’]

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