Outnumbered One-Hour Cinnamon Rolls

If you’re craving the warm, sweet aroma of freshly baked cinnamon rolls but don’t want to wait forever, these Outnumbered One-Hour Cinnamon Rolls are your savior. With this quick and delightful recipe, you can satisfy your sweet tooth in no time.

Dough:

1. In a bowl, mix the following ingredients and let them sit for 15 minutes:

• 3 1/2 cups warm water
• 3/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup oil
• 6 tablespoons yeast (4 1/2 Saf-Instant)

1. After 15 minutes, add:

• 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 eggs
• 10 1/2 cups flour

1. Mix everything together for 10 minutes, and then let it sit for an additional 10 minutes.
2. Grease a cupboard with oil (don’t use flour), and dump out the dough. Divide it in half.
3. Press one half out into a rectangle. Spread it with 1/4 cup of melted butter and a generous amount of the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
4. Roll it up tightly but not too tight.
5. Divide the roll into 12 individual rolls and place them on a greased cookie sheet.
6. Repeat the process with the other half of the dough. Let the rolls rise.
7. Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture:

• 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Frosting:

• 1 cube of butter (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
• 2 dashes of salt
• 2 teaspoons of vanilla
• 6 cups of powdered sugar
• Milk

Optional Variations:

• Orange Rolls: Add orange concentrate to the regular frosting.
• Chocolate Rolls: Add baking cocoa and a few drops of water to the regular frosting.
• Cream Cheese Rolls: Add cream cheese to the regular frosting.

Notes:

• 1 cube of butter equals 1/2 cup.
• Orange concentrate refers to frozen orange juice.
• You can use regular flour, not self-rising.
• The recipe genuinely calls for 6 tablespoons of yeast (SafInstant). If using yeast packets, you may need to convert.
• The recipe indeed requires 10 1/2 cups of flour.
• While the rolls can be frozen, they are so easy to make that freezing them might not be necessary.
• The rising time can vary depending on factors like room temperature and humidity. Simply let them rise until they’re sufficiently puffy.
• The calorie count isn’t provided, so no need to worry about that.
• If you want to make half the number of rolls, simply halve the recipe.

These one-hour cinnamon rolls are a delectable treat that will have your family and friends asking for more. Enjoy the incredible flavors and the wonderful aroma that fills your kitchen.

One-Hour Cinnamon Rolls

Deliciously quick cinnamon rolls that can be made in one hour, perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth.

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Prep Time 25 minutes mins

Cook Time 15 minutes mins

Total Time 40 minutes mins

Course Dessert, Snack

Cuisine American

Servings 24 rolls

Calories 250 kcal

Ingredients

  

Dough Ingredients

• 3.5 cups 3 1/2 cups warm water
• 0.75 cups 3/4 cup sugar
• 0.5 cups 1/2 cup oil
• 6 tablespoons 6 tablespoons yeast (4 1/2 Saf-Instant) If using yeast packets, conversion may be necessary.
• 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon salt
• 3 large 3 eggs
• 10.5 cups 10 1/2 cups flour Regular flour is acceptable, not self-rising.

Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture

• 1 cup 1 cup sugar
• 1 tablespoon 1 tablespoon cinnamon

Frosting Ingredients

• 1 cube 1 cube of butter (equivalent to 1/2 cup)
• 2 dashes 2 dashes of salt
• 2 teaspoons 2 teaspoons of vanilla
• 6 cups 6 cups of powdered sugar
• Milk Add as needed for desired consistency.

Instructions

 

Dough Preparation

• In a bowl, mix warm water, sugar, oil, and yeast. Let sit for 15 minutes.
• After 15 minutes, add salt, eggs, and flour. Mix everything together for 10 minutes.
• Let the dough sit for an additional 10 minutes.

Rolling and Baking

• Grease a cupboard with oil (don't use flour) and dump out the dough. Divide it in half.
• Press one half into a rectangle. Spread it with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
• Roll it up tightly but not too tight. Divide the roll into 12 individual rolls.
• Place them on a greased cookie sheet and repeat with the other half of the dough.
• Let the rolls rise until sufficiently puffy.
• Bake for 12-15 minutes at 400°F (200°C).

Notes

These cinnamon rolls can be frozen, although they are quick to make. The rising time may vary with room temperature and humidity. To make half the number of rolls, simply halve the recipe.

Keyword Baking, Cinnamon Rolls, Dessert Recipes, Quick Rolls, Sweet Bread