Paula Deen Cinnamon Rolls

Published on July 20, 2023

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This Paula Dee Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect cinnamon roll recipe. Try these for the perfect Christmas morning breakfast.

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Copycat Cinnamon Rolls Paula Deen Recipe:

We love making a special breakfast on Christmas morning and these Cinnamon Rolls are always requested. They are easy to make and loaded with cinnamon flavor.

You will love that they are made from scratch with simple pantry ingredients. Skip the bakery this Christmas and make these copycat cinnamon rolls at home.

Serve with a cup of coffee and slices of bacon for a complete breakfast idea.

Ingredients:

For the Rolls:

Warm Water
Package active dry yeast (¼ ounce)
Warm Milk
Melted Butter (melted but not hot)
Sugar
Salt
Large Egg
All Purpose Flour

Filling Ingredients:

Butter (softened)
Ground Cinnamon
Granulated Sugar
Walnuts, Raisins or Pecans (optional)

For the Glaze:

Powdered Sugar
Vanilla Extract
Milk

How to Make Paula Deen Cinnamon Rolls:

Step 1 – Mix together the warm water and yeast in medium bowl. Let sit for about 10 minutes. You will see the yeast activate – tiny bubbles will form at the surface and the liquid will thicken slightly.
Step 2 – In a stand mixer with a paddle attachment, slowly combine yeast mixture with the dough ingredients. This includes milk, cup melted butter, cup sugar, salt, egg and cups of flour. Gradually add the flour 1 cup at a time until a soft dough is formed.

Step 3 – Place the dough in a well greased bowl and turn to coat. Cover tightly with plastic wrap at room temperature. Allow to rise until the rolls have doubled in size. It will take about 45 minutes to an hour.
Step 4 – Remove dough from bowl and knead for 1-2 minutes. Adding flour so it doesn’t stick to your hands or the countertop. Roll out into a large rectangle with rolling pin on lightly floured surface. The rectangle should be around 15 X 9 inches but does not need to be exact.

Making the dough and rolling out in a rectangle

Step 5 – Spread the filling on top of the buttered dough.
Step 6 – In a small bowl stir together the ground cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle this mixture and the walnuts pecans evenly over the dough.
Step 7 – Beginning with the longer side of the rectangle, roll the dough into a log with the seam side down. Pink the edges to seal the roll. Slice into 12 rolls.

Step 8 – Spray a 9X13 baking pan with a non-stick cooking spray and place cinnamon roll slices into the dish.
Step 9 – Cover with plastic wrap and let rise for another 30-60 minutes, or until almost doubled in size.
Step 10 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 11 – Bake the cinnamon roll slices for 25 to 30 minutes until lightly browned.

Placing cinnamon roll dough in baking dish and then baking

Step 12- While the rolls are baking, mix together the glaze ingredients in a small bowl.
Step 13 – Let the rolls cool slightly and then top the cooked rolls with the glaze.
Step 14 – Serve warm and enjoy.

Cinnamon Rolls Recipe Paula Deen Tips:

Glaze – Combine the glaze ingredients until glaze reaches desired consistency. Mix butter, powdered sugar and vanilla until combined. You can also make a cream cheese glaze for cinnamon buns.
Prepare Baking Dish – Spray bottom of baking pan with cooking spray.
Heat Oven – Prepare oven by preheating to 350 degrees.