Sweet Cottage Cinnamon Rolls.

Here’s a simple, soft, and sweet Cottage Cinnamon Rolls recipe you can make at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a cozy treat:

Ingredients (makes 8–10 rolls)

Dough:

• 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour

• 2 tbsp sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ¾ cup warm milk (around 110°F / 43°C)

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

• 1 large egg

Filling:

• ½ cup brown sugar, packed

• 2 tsp ground cinnamon

• 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

Glaze (optional):

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 2–3 tsp milk

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Prepare the dough:

   • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.

   • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.

   • Add the melted butter, egg, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 5–7 minutes by hand or 3–4 minutes in a stand mixer).

   • Cover with a clean towel and let rise for 1–2 hours, until doubled in size.

2. Prepare the filling:

   • Mix brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

3. Roll out and fill:

   • Roll the dough into a rectangle about 12×8 inches.

   • Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly.

4. Shape the rolls:

   • Roll the dough tightly from the long edge into a log.

   • Cut into 8–10 slices and place them in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll.

5. Second rise:

   • Cover and let rolls rise for another 30–45 minutes until puffy.

6. Bake:

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Bake rolls for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

7. Glaze (optional):

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make a smooth glaze.

   • Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

💡 Tips:

• For extra softness, brush rolls with melted butter right after baking.

• Add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling for variety.

• Cinnamon rolls can be reheated in the microwave for 15–20 seconds to enjoy warm leftovers.

If you want, I can give a “super easy 30-minute cottage-style version” that doesn’t need long rising times but is still soft and sweet. That’s perfect if you want cinnamon rolls today without waiting hours.