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Soft cinnamon rolls recipe for home baking.

This page is for learning how to make cinnamon rolls at home. If you are searching for ready-made cinnamon rolls in Nairobi, use the separate Moh Bakes order page instead.

Cinnamon rolls recipe illustration by Moh Bakes & Treats

Ingredients

  • 3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 1 egg
  • 3 tablespoons margarine or butter
  • 3 tablespoons sugar for filling
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 tablespoons margarine or butter for filling

Method

  1. Mix flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
  2. Add warm milk, egg and margarine, then knead into a soft dough.
  3. Cover and let the dough rise until doubled.
  4. Roll out the dough and spread margarine.
  5. Sprinkle sugar and cinnamon evenly.
  6. Roll tightly and cut into pieces.
  7. Place in a tray and allow a second rise.
  8. Bake at 180°C for 20 to 25 minutes.

Tips for softer rolls

Use warm, not hot, milk. Very hot liquid can damage the yeast. Give both rises enough time and avoid adding too much flour while kneading.

Common mistakes

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