If you've found a cinnamon roll recipe that you're dying to make, the next step is seeing how the dough transforms into cinnamon-sugar swirled rolls. Click through our step-by-step guide so that you can feel confident while trying your hand at this advanced baking recipe.
Once the dough has risen, turn it out of the bowl and onto a floured work surface. Tape a large piece of parchment paper down to make cleanup easier.
Roll the dough out until it is 1/4-inch thick.
Use a pastry brush to liberally apply melted butter over the top of the dough.
Sprinkle cinnamon sugar on top of the dough, making sure to leave a 1/4-inch border clear of the sugar.
Spread the sugar evenly around the dough using the flat side of a plastic bowl scraper, and then press it into the dough using a fork.
Slide the bowl scraper under the dough to help release it from the work surface as you roll it into a tight log.
Once you've rolled the dough into a tight log, it will begin to resemble cinnamon rolls.
Use a very sharp knife to slice the dough into 20 pieces (about 1/2-inch thick each).
Prevent the sugar from pouring out of the dough by transferring the dough pieces to the baking dish with a bowl scraper.
Once all the dough pieces are placed side by side in the baking dish, apply the remaining melted butter on top of the dough with a pastry brush. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the dough begins to turn golden brown on top.
While the cinnamon rolls are still hot, pour the icing over the rolls, and use a spatula to spread it around evenly.
Serve these cinnamon rolls immediately. They are best piping hot!