The white star hanging in the verandah of my parents home, welcomed me when I landed in Kerala a few weeks ago. Yep, I went home for a small holiday. I wanted to tell you before I left, but some confusion at the last minute and it didn't happen. Anyways, how's your Xmas preps going on?
Here's something that you can include in your Xmas goodie bag to gift your friends & family. Now, what shall I write about Cinnamon Rolls…. I've a soft corner towards cinnamon rolls or should I say Cinnabon? I still remember the day I had Cinnamon rolls for the first time, 31st Jan, 2005. That's the day I landed in Bahrain for the first time, as a newly wed :) Cinnabon was the first place that Jose took me in Bahrain. Even today when I see a Cinnabon shop, I remember my first day in Bahrain!
I fell in love with Cinnamon Rolls from that day and that love affair is still going strong. I never thought I'll bake these at home, because I considered it too complicated to bake @ home. Anyhow, I decided to give it a try, because I wanted to bake something different from the usual cakes. The first time I baked it, I wasn't very happy with the results. But the simplicity and ease of making it motivated me to try again. I'm glad I gave it a second chance. Now, this will be a regular in my baking list. Hope you will also enjoy these sweet little Cinnamon Rolls.
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Hi Maria, how much in ml is your cup?
Hey Maria,
If i add the dry ingredients and the egg to the wet mixture that is hot, wont the egg get scrambled?
Also, is it fine if I use active yeast and follow the recipe as is?? Don’t I have to soak it in water to activate it?
Hi Preeti,
I followed the recipe as such and it worked out well :) I havent used active yeast yet, so am not sure how it works. I mostly use dry yeast.
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria, I made these cinnamon rolls today. It was a huge hit. Everyone loved it:-) we are still licking our fingers, and the house smells divine!-)
Hi Roopa,
Thank you so much for leaving a comment here. Great to know that the rolls came out well for you :)
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria,
Whenever I visit malls, and I pass through Cinnabon .. ohhhh the aromaaaa. Ohh myyy….. n I came through your recipe and dedicated to give my weekend in preparing and voiiilllaaaa…. it came out amazing…… sooo thankful to u Maria my dear… .. well I had nobody to taste it… I wish I had my loving hubby here…. :) .. see d pic .. again Thank You
Love
Subi
Hi Subi,
Your pic made me craving for Cinnamon rolls, it looks perfect! I’m glad you decided to try this recipe. Thank you so much for your comment and also for sharing the pic.
I’ll post it on FB page :)
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria,
Tried out these Cinnamon rolls today..I was so tempted to make this after seeing the pics of your cinnamon rolls..But the rolls that I made dint come out like the one you made…:( :( :( ….I think it was with the way that I rolled the dough…but it did taste good :) :) :) ..Anyways I am gonna give it another try..as it is said ” try and try until you succeed” ;)…I have attached the pic of my “not so good looking” cinnamon rolls :P
Hi Resh,
How are you?
Sorry dear for the delayed reply. I’m in Kerala now for holidays..
Good to know that you liked the cinnamon rolls. It looks good to me :) I shared the pic on FB too, hope you saw it.
I do hope next time it comes out perfect for you in looks and taste, all the best!!
Cheers
Maria
Is it ok if we use regular sugar instead of brown sugar?
Fathima, usually brown sugar is used in cinnamon rolls. I’m not sure how the regular sugar works. The taste will be different..
i made tis one along with the pineapple praline on my hubby’s bday ,it turned out grt, i made it without egss ,reducing the amount of yeast and adding baking powder,,thnkzzz a lot dear u inspire us to cook the ones v think impossible,, i never thought i wld make cinnamon rolls ,as u have said above i thought the rolls were too cpmplicated to make.. but now my hubby says he want it regularly… :D
Hi Juvaria,
Great to know that you liked this one :) Yep, its a simple one.
Thanks a bunch dear for your encouraging comments, appreciate it very much :)
Cheers
Maria
Maria,
I missed those cinnabons I used to eat from some mall in the US now I am happy that I could make it in my kitchen with your receipe. It was well received and my toddler just loved it! My recepie search was going on and on and I found yours easy and best!! keep going!
Warm regds,
Priya
Thanks again Priya :) I’m sorry for the delayed reply, I was away on a trip, that’s why…
Cheers
Maria
Maria,
Cinnabon was some thing I loved and wanted to bake since long, I went on checking one recepie after the other and recenly saw this from you. Tried it and it came out really well.my 2 year old baby loved it and was againa sking for it the next day!
Thank you so much for all your ‘ tried and tested’ recepies…
Hi Priya,
Thanks a lot dear :) I’m specially happy to hear that your little one enjoyed it. Thanks for the comment.
Cheers
Maria
Hello,
I think you don’t need to add water for the dough,just milk is enough.
Hi Renu,
I’ve given the measurements & ingredients based on my trials. May be it doesn’t require water, but I havent tried that way. You can always customise it to suit your requirements :)
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria :)
I made these Cinnamon rolls today and they turned out soft and yummy :) Thanks again dear for such lovely recipes :) hehe.. it looks like I have become a big fan of your baking recipes cause at home every other day I keep trying something new from your recipe list :)
Hi Blessy,
Thanks again sweetie! Sorry I couldnt rep earlier, was caught up with something. Your cinnamon rolls looked great! It has browned nicely & evenly! I’m happy that you liked it.
Hope you had a wonderful Christmas with your family. Wish you a happy & Blessed New Year!
Cheers
Maria
Hi Maria
These cinnamon rolls are great. It came out very nice. Very good tea time snack. Pls post recipes like these.
Thx
Tres
Hi Tres,
Thank you for trying this & also for sharing the pic! It looks nice! I’ve shared this on MM FB page. You can see it here:
https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.447010634249.241342.189169034249&type=3
Cheers
Maria
hi Maria
let me first tell u that i absolutely love your blog :)..i tried those date raisin n oatmeal cookies n my whole family is addicted to them:P
i had been searchin for a good cinnamon rolls recipe n was ovrjoyd wen i saw ur new post..m so gonna try these…just wanted to ask about the plain flour..is it atta or maida?dooo tell coz i wana try makin them tomorrow :)
n all the best for the future…happy recipe posting :P
Hi CC,
Thank you for the wonderful comment! It’s a pleasure to know that you like this space & try out recipes from here :)
Plain Flour is maida. Hope your cinnamon rolls turn out well. Happy baking!
Cheers
Maria
I love cinnamon, so these rolls would go good with a cuppa. Thanks for sharing this.
that looks great!!! :)
Thanks Manju!
OMG! awesome cinnamon rolls dear…
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That look sgood maria….How r u, hows life?…..Ur cinnamon roll reminded me that i have mine rusting in drafts!Loved the new look.
Thanks Shabs dear :) I’m doing good. So when are you posting your cinnamon rolls?
Woww.. mouth watering here.. simply inviting :)
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Thanks Hari Chandana!
Maria, nice to have you back. Yup.. cinnamon rolls are the best. Had them from Rotiboy a long time back. Your post brings back memories. :)
Hi Ann,
How are you?
Btw, where is this Rotiboy?I’m hearing it for the first time…
Hi Maria,
You made me nostalgic too, with this post. The cinnabon aroma is something that stays with you for life…I miss Bahrain for those reasons… Cinnabon and Hol n One.
This post just nailed it, never expected to see cinnmon rolls recipe here :) Now i’ve got to try this…. The picture looks like they came out perfect.
Few questions —
Did you use a cake mixer?
do i need to use powdered brown sugar?
The picture looks like it was taken before the frosting … if i plan to make this without frosting, would it be okay?
Too many questions i guess…
Thank you.
Ida.
Thank you so much Ida :) I also was addicted to Hol n One in the beginning, but now I’m controlling myself ;)
About your queries:
1. I didint use a cake mixer or any other mixer.
2. I was referring to the soft brown sugar, which is almost like powdered. I’m not sure how it is if you use brown sugar granules. But in some recipes, I’ve seen them using regular sugar as such, so I guess it should be ok.
3. Actually the pic is taken after frosting. I didnt use much powdered sugar, so the glace isnt visible in the photo. Though it tastes good even without icing, I suggest you try it with icing for once :)
Hope I’ve clarified your doubts & dont worry about too many questions :)
Please do try it & share your feedback. Happy baking!
Cheers
Maria
hi Maria,
So after toying the idea for 2 years, i finally made this cinnamon rolls… success! success!
There are many elements, but each were easy to do… thanks a milion for this superb recipe.
Hi Ida,
I’m so happy that you tried this finally and liked it, thank you so much :)
Wish you and your family a very happy new year!
Cheers
Maria
hi maria
should we mix the dry ingredients (for cinnamon roll) into heated butter milk mixture while it is still on fire.. or should we remove the wet ingredients from fire?
Hi Fathima,
You need to remove the wet ingredients from fire & add the dry ingredients & egg.
Hope you get to try it soon :)
Cheers
Maria
delicious looking cinnamon roll
Thank you!