There’s something magical about the smell of freshly baked cinnamon rolls filling your kitchen. 😍 But what if you could enjoy that magic naturally, without preservatives or artificial stuff? 🌿
This easy recipe uses natural, wholesome ingredients so you can feel good about every sweet, fluffy bite! 🍯✨
🥖 Ingredients (All-Natural Goodness)
For the Dough:
- 3 1/2 cups organic all-purpose flour 🌾
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm organic milk 🥛
- 1/3 cup organic cane sugar
- 1/3 cup organic unsalted butter, softened 🧈
- 1 tsp sea salt 🧂
- 1 pasture-raised egg 🥚
For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup organic brown sugar 🍯
- 2 tbsp organic ground cinnamon 🍂
- 1/4 cup organic unsalted butter, softened
For the Frosting:
- 4 oz organic cream cheese
- 1/4 cup organic butter
- 1 cup organic powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp pure vanilla extract 🌸
🍩 Step-by-Step Instructions
1. Activate the Yeast
- Warm the milk until it’s cozy (around 100°F / 38°C — like a warm bath 🛁).
- Sprinkle yeast over the milk. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
2. Make the Dough
- Add sugar, softened butter, salt, and egg to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead for about 7 minutes until smooth and elastic. ✨
3. First Rise
- Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl.
- Cover with a clean cloth and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size. 🌞
4. Prepare the Filling
- Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
- Keep the softened butter ready for spreading!
5. Roll Out the Dough
- Punch down the dough and roll it into a 16×12 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
- Spread the butter over the surface, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix generously. 🍂
6. Roll and Cut
- Roll the dough tightly from the long side.
- Slice into 12 equal pieces.
- Place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
7. Second Rise
- Cover and let them rise again for 30–45 minutes until puffy and beautiful. 🥰
8. Bake
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until lightly golden brown.
9. Make the Frosting
- Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla until creamy and smooth.
- Spread over the warm rolls for maximum deliciousness! 🍥
🌿 Why Use Natural Ingredients?
✅ Better Flavor — real cinnamon, real sugar, real butter = pure bliss.
✅ No Preservatives — just clean, wholesome goodness.
✅ Support Sustainable Farming — organic ingredients are better for you and the planet! 🌍
👉 Find the purest organic spices and baking essentials at Greengold Guide! 🛒🌱
👉 Shop now for natural cinnamon, sugar, and more here! ✨
🍩 Sweet Notes
- Tip: Frost the buns while they’re still slightly warm so the frosting melts into every swirl.
- Make Ahead: You can refrigerate the rolls overnight after step 6! Just bake them fresh in the morning. 🌙🍴