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Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
Recipe courtesy Alton Brown, 2006 Show: Good Eats Episode: House of the Rising Bun Overall User Rating: 
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These are really good!
07/13/2008 at 11:01am
User: Jessica from Kingsport, TN User Rating:
These cinnamon rolls are very good. I am not an experienced baker, so the recipe was a little hard to follow. However, I followed the instructions and they turned out great! The only change I made was using 10 ounces of AP flour and 10 ounces of whole wheat flour. My husband and I don't like our daughters to have too much refined carbohydrates. The texture was probably a little heavier due to the whole wheat flour, but our children know nothing else! Overall a good recipe!
Oh my Gah
07/11/2008 at 12:06pm
User: Jill from Harrisonburg, VA User Rating:
These things...they do take a bit of time and are a bit of a process to make but I cant even tell you how well worth it they really are. I loved them and so did the other three people that inhaled them!! Even better than restaurant cinnamon buns!!
Simply Delicious
07/10/2008 at 07:34pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Although the recipe may be a little time consuming, it's worth every minute. Truly delicious.
Delicious
07/07/2008 at 10:56am
User: melissa from Waconia, MN User Rating:
These were delicious! The only reason I gave 4 not 5 starts is that I prefer caramel or no frosting, but my kids like the cream cheese frosting so I did it that way but only just drizzled... I had no problems with my yeast, or rising and I didn't think they were much work at all. We will be making them again for sure!
Outstanding
07/01/2008 at 09:02am
User: Kelly from Hoschton, GA User Rating:
Like others, I was skeptical about whether all the work would be worth it. WOW - these are amazing! I will definitely make them again. I cut them a little smaller than suggested so I ended up with 24 rolls - twice as much yumminess!
Alton Does It Again!
06/04/2008 at 03:49pm
User: JANA from Palm Bay, FL User Rating:
Another Alton Hit! We had these for breakfast this morning and loved them. I was delighted with the result, as this was my first attempt with a yeast risen bread. I added pecans, just because I like them. Will definitely do these again!
Good but not worth the effort....
05/03/2008 at 11:23pm
User: K from middletown, PA User Rating:
My hubby and I are avid Good Eats watchers and we saw this episode twice before tackling them. We were so excited!! Cinnamon rolls are a sometimes weekend treat for us and we were looking to replace the "rolls in a can" brands. Alas -- this recipe didn't measure up as most of AB's recipes do. As others, we had proofing issues. The morning rise phase made me realize how crucial it is to clean one's oven every now and again.... And the icing -- ugh!! It just didn't work out for us. Too cream cheesy I think. I tried doctoring it with limited success, but it just seemed like a monumental total effort for cinnamon buns. Google 'clone of a cinnabon'. Takes three hours total and minimal effort (I love my bread machine!!).
My Grandma Was Shocked!!!
04/22/2008 at 05:42pm
User: Sharla from West Fargo, ND User Rating:
I've been trying to swindle my grandmothers recipie for her famous rolls for a long time. When I made these for her and the family she wanted to know how I had gotten a hold of HER recipes (for the frosting too) I told her it was my secret now!! They were a hit and fairly eazy to make.
Who knew?!
04/19/2008 at 11:39am
User: Ben from Whitesboro, TX User Rating:
This recipe produced delicious results just as described! I altered (and doubled) the filling to suit my family's tastes, but left the bun portion as written. For those who've had trouble finding instant yeast, I learned that the "Bread Machine Yeast" in jars at the grocery is the same thing and does a beautiful job. Certainly a recipe worth trying if you don't want to spend the four hours plus to make cinnamon rolls the morning of...perhaps one to *replace* all that trouble.
So Yummy!
04/05/2008 at 06:40pm
User: Danielle from Tustin, CA User Rating:
These cinnamon rolls are a crowd pleaser for sure! I always thought making cinnamon rolls would be difficult. I was wrong! I make these every time i can create a reason! Just remember to give yourself enough time the night before to let the dough rise!
Best of 3 Recipes Tried
03/28/2008 at 10:27am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is the third cinnamon roll recipe I tried in the attempt to find the perfect cinnamon bun recipe for my nut-allergic kids. It is by far the best. The dough is light and doesn't have that over floured flavor. Truth be told, the kids liked all of the recipes, but this one made the adults swoon. More experienced bakers probably already know this, but I've only just figured it out through different Alton Brown recipes, using the weight measures makes a substantial difference. I've done them both ways and the weight measure is more exact. He's got the science down for sure! Thank you Mr. Brown!
Yum.
03/23/2008 at 09:23pm
User: Carol from Los Angeles, CA User Rating:
A few steps, but all easy (if you have a stand mixer, don't know if I'd try it without...) Made them for brunch (Easter) and they rocked.
Deeelicious
02/28/2008 at 11:30am
User: KAREN from New York, NY User Rating:
To start, these turned out great! Fluffy, delicious, and my boyfriend loved the cream cheese icing (I prefer the regular powdered sugar/milk mix). And the overnight prep allows you to do the work ahead of time, finishing them the next morning or later in the day. The only reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is because of the prep time/work (which is expected, but I usually like quicker recipes) and because this took me 2 tries to get it right. The first time, I didn't have instant yeast and my regular yeast was dead even though I just bought it (hint: buy regular yeast only if the store keeps it refrigerated), so they didn't rise and were sooo dense. The next time, the yeast worked, but the recipe doesn't say how to adjust the liquid amount since you're adding an extra 1/4 c. of warm water to reactivate the yeast- they were too wet that time, which made them difficult to work with, but I was afraid to add to much extra flour in case they got as dense as the last batch. Also, they really spread out to fill the the 9x13" pan, so next time I might divide them into two pans so they can really expand and it will fell like those huge Cinnabon rolls
not worth the calories...
02/21/2008 at 11:01am
User: Jay from Floresville, TX User Rating:
They were just OK. Not worth the time or the calories. My rolls did not rise even though I bought the instant dry yeast. I don't think I'd take that much time to try them again.
Excellent
02/15/2008 at 04:11pm
User: B from gretna, LA User Rating:
These cinnamon rolls were great. They came out wonderful and taste great. I will have to make these again. I am sure I will have to make more than one batch next time. The hardest part of the whole process is the waiting.
Better than Cinnabon!
02/05/2008 at 07:01pm
User: MICHELLE from Daly City, CA User Rating:
My family beg me to make these. They are truly better than Cinnabon.
Cinnamon Sugar Perfection
02/03/2008 at 01:04pm
User: Kendra from Englewood, CO User Rating:
Not overly sweet and gooey as the ones I find at the Bakery. The frosting is thin enough to frost easily but doesn't run all over the place. Can't wait to make these again.
overnight cinnamon rolls
02/02/2008 at 05:45pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
They taste so good! NEXT TIME IM MAKIN TRIPLES!
Really delicious
01/30/2008 at 12:38pm
User: RuthAnn from Apollo Beach, FL User Rating:
I baked these rolls for a brunch and wanted them fresh for the morning. I was pleasantly surprised at how nicely the rose in the oven. They are not hard to make, only a little time consuming but the end result is just great. I made two batches and everyone raved about how great they were. I will make them again and again I am sure.
Very good!
01/29/2008 at 02:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
My rolls came out great even though I used rapid rise yeast (no need to activate in warm water) and I kneaded the dough by hand (no dough hook).
excellent
01/26/2008 at 10:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Every AB recipe I've done has turned out better than expected. These rolls were easy to make and delicious. The challenge I suspect is not to make them taste good, but to make them look good. Thanks for another winner AB!
christmas gift
01/09/2008 at 04:32pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Making these rolls christmas morning was my husbands favorite gift, hands down.
Awesome Cinnamon rolls!
01/03/2008 at 08:27am
User: RICK from Rock Hill, SC User Rating:
I've made these twice and they are absolutely delicious!!! My only suggestion is to change up the icing a bit. It was too sweet. I doubled the cream cheese, and halved the sugar...made it much better!
Yum Yum
12/28/2007 at 06:56am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Made these for Christmas. While there were a few steps involved, they were easy to make if you have a little experience with making yeast breads from scratch, and they were very very good. The initial rise did take substantially longer then the recipe indicates, but that might be because my kitchen was colder than optimal for rising. I might use a little lest frosting next time, just so that they aren't quite so sweet.
Excellent - especially with added walnuts
12/11/2007 at 05:23pm
User: Doug from Round Rock, TX User Rating:
I love this recipe, and have made them many times. I add chopped walnuts after spreading the cinnamon & brown sugar (or sometimes raisins if I'm in the mood). The only thing I do differently is use 8oz of buttermilk. I like the texture better that way.
Great recipe
12/07/2007 at 06:18pm
User: Jen from San Diego, CA User Rating:
After reading some of the reviews, I was a little worried about the dough rising but my cinnamon rolls turned out great! I think it's probably important to make sure the ingredients are at room temperature for a good rise. I used the package of dry yeast that's commonly in the stores but not the rapid rise one. I didn't use a stand mixer so I manually whisked the ingredients together and manually kneaded when the dough hook came into the picture. I was pretty gentle at first since the dough was pretty wet but once it came together I kneaded it as I would normally. The cinnamon rolls came out really fluffy and delicious! Couldn't give it the 5 stars because it was quite a bit of work but I thought it was worth it.
Delicious every time
12/05/2007 at 09:57am
User: Jennifer from Marietta, GA User Rating:
We have made these rolls several times -- my family just can't get enough! The dough is easy to make, easy to work with, and extremely flavorful thanks to the buttermilk. This recipe is a winner!
mmmmmmmm tasty!!
11/23/2007 at 06:02pm
User: ben from davis, CA User Rating:
I have made these rolls a few times now. The only thing I have done different is increased the amount of topping by 2!! I was thinking though..... IF I was to add some cornstarch to the flour.. maybe they might be a little more tender... hmmmmmmm
Best Cinnamon Rolls Ever
11/04/2007 at 08:52pm
User: Mary from Spring Lake, NC User Rating:
I have made cinnamon rolls for my husband over the years from several recipes and have always been disappointed. Maybe it's because I am not a big fan of cinnamon rolls. I am now. This recipe is fantastic. These rolls are even great the next day.
Fantastic!!
10/26/2007 at 05:33pm
User: Mackenzie from Berthoud, CO User Rating:
These definately rank as one of the best cinnamon rolls I have ever had! The "bread" part of the roll is very light and flaky, not heavy like the kind you get at the grocery store from the tube. I had a difficult time finding instant yeast, so my first batch was made with quick-rising yeast. They were just as delicious as the batch made with the instant yeast and they didn't need that much more time to rise. I did notice that the batches I made with the instant yeast needed more flour than the batch I made with quick-rising yeast. Overall, delicious, definatly worth the time and effort. P.S. you DON'T need to activate the yeast using milk/water that is 100+ degrees if you are using the quick-rising or instant yeast. They rise just fine using the room temperature buttermilk.
cinnarific rolls
10/21/2007 at 12:11pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Awesome cinnamon rolls. Thanks! Reminds me of mom's!
Light and tender!
10/13/2007 at 07:31pm
User: April from Kamuela, HI User Rating:
This recipe worked perfectly for me, and I usually have trouble with yeast doughs. It's a perfect recipe to make the night before a brunch, or whenever you have patience! I substituted half whole-wheat flour the second time I made them, and they were just as delicious!
Five Stars!
10/05/2007 at 06:32am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these this year for Easter and they were delicious. I didn't have to make any adjustments to the recipe and the rolls came out perfect. I'll be making them again this weekend.
so easy!!
09/30/2007 at 05:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
easy AND yum! my husband has never baked ANYTHING from scratch before and he baked these--they were so delicious!
great tasting but...
09/21/2007 at 10:23pm
User: paula from Auburn, ME User Rating:
My daughter found this recipe under A.B.'s site and was very disappointed that she couldn't understand what was supposed to be done, so she handed it to me. I must say that for someone who is so organized as Mr. Brown is and so to the point, that even as an experienced baker, I found myself reading the recipe carefully line by line several times. After interpreting the instructions though, my daughter was very successful and we will both make this recipe again.
Didn't proof at all
09/15/2007 at 12:10pm
User: Kathleen from Moorpark, CA User Rating:
I have a feeling that this recipe is flawed. In the show he didn't activate the yeast and I knew that when I followed the recipe exactly they weren't going to rise. I proofed them and they still wouldn't rise. My yeast was alive. To activate yeast you need to put it in a liquid that is 90 degrees fahrenheit. Hopefully this little extra step will allow it to rise and proof next time.
Amazing!
09/13/2007 at 02:55pm
User: SHANNON from Woodridge, IL User Rating:
Though I could only find bread machine yeast (not nearly as fast as the instant version, even though it said it was comparable), I forged ahead anyway. The rise time was about 7 hours, and the steam proofing time about an hour, but the results in the end were wonderful! Will make again and again. Perhaps I will use more cream cheese the next time and less powdered sugar, as that is how I like my icing, but the flavor and texture were superb. Will try pecans next time as well. Incidentally, a great source for instant yeast (especially if you bake a lot of bread) as well as other hard-to-find and gourmet items is www.kingarthurflour.com. There are a few kinds, but the "gold" version is specially formulated for doughs high in sugar (i.e. cinnamon buns) or acid (like sourdoughs). Comes in a one pound block (~96 loaves), but can be kept in the freezer. I am ording mine today. I haven't looked, but I'd be willing you can get high quality cinnamon there as well. Very reasonable prices as well.
Worth the Wait
09/11/2007 at 12:09pm
User: Ken from Northfield, OH User Rating:
These are probably the richest and fluffiest cinnamon rolls I have made thus far. Since my Kitchenaid mixer is still somewhere in either Texas or Louisiana, I had no choice but to knead the dough entirely by hand, though it worked out quite nicely still. For best results, place the dough in a warm place to rise initially (the top of the fridge works quite nice). The combination of brown sugar and proofing the dough lead to a very moist, melt-in-your-mouth-like-a-croissant bun. Refrigerating the rolls overnight certainly makes early-morning baking a cinch. They're fabulous straight from the oven, though they're just as good kept in an air-tight container (if there are any left).
A lot of steps, but surprisingly uncomplicated
09/09/2007 at 11:59am
User: Chnim from Gainesville, GA User Rating:
This was my first time making cinnamon rolls ever, and it was painless. I made several substitutions because of what I had on hand (eg: traditional active yeast instead of instant, milk and vinegar instead of buttermilk, molasses and granulated sugar instead of brown sugar, and half whole wheat flour instead of all AP flour), but it all turned out just fine. The dough did take about 4-5 hours to double in size, but it otherwise acted the way it was supposed to. The texture of the finished rolls was fantastic, the filling was pleasant, and the icing was just enough for our needs. I'll definitely be keeping this recipe to do again!
Wonderfully Delicious
08/17/2007 at 07:42am
User: Tiffany from Muskegon, MI User Rating:
These rolls are fairly easy to prepare, have an excellent taste, and look wonderful. Everyone whom I've baked these for are always impressed.
Almost as good as Great-Grandma's
08/16/2007 at 12:31pm
User: DesiRae from Derby, KS User Rating:
If you make these rolls, any man will fall in love with you.
Office Pleaser!
08/14/2007 at 08:19am
User: Tammy from Waterville, ME User Rating:
This is a good recipe to use when you need to bring something into the office. You do most of the prep work the night before and just bake it off in the morning. I added chopped walnuts to the cinnamon filling - yum!
yummmmmmmy!
08/08/2007 at 08:09pm
User: Debra from Ewa Beach, HI User Rating:
Mine didn't rise quite enough, but they were still delicious! Starting them the night before made it so much easier as well.
Buntastic Recipe
08/05/2007 at 02:26am
User: Graham from Meridian, MS User Rating:
I am a chef by trade so I am familiar with many types of baking and was not afraid to try this recipe. For those of you not familiar and still want to try be sure to read carefuly"Room Temperature" means just that. If you don't let things get to RT then your dough will take for ever to rise initially. These are by far some of the best Cinnamon Rolls I have ever tasted and if you could see me you would know that I've had a few. Easy recipe buntastic results. Bravo o master of food science!
Wow
07/28/2007 at 10:58am
User: Denice from North Port, FL User Rating:
Wow....what a difference INSTANT yeast makes!! I used rapid rise the first time, and they DID NOT turn out. So, since it is VERY hard to find in local stores....you can order online at Emergency Essentials for $3.50 (plus $5 for shipping) This is the best price I found. You are looking for SAF Instant Yeast. These were a lot of fun to make, especially since baking is kind of foreign to me! They were easy, and taste fantastic. I will try more recipes calling for yeast in the future....WAY TO GO A.B.!!!! You the man!
Low fuss rolls
07/22/2007 at 12:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
You can make these rolls really at your convenience. I didn't have time to let them rise right after I mixed the dough so I put it in the refrigerator and allowed it to rise later. Granted it took a little more to get the proper rise and all. The rolls are delicous. I prefer a lighter icing so I will make my own the next time.
Amazing
07/19/2007 at 08:24pm
User: Drew from Tyler, TX User Rating:
Although these rolls take some time to develop, they turn out very scrumptious. Rarely can I say this, but these rolls made my eyes roll back into my head they were so delicious.
whammy
07/17/2007 at 01:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
no
Very Pleased
06/30/2007 at 03:25pm
User: Kristen from Santa Maria, CA User Rating:
Living close to the home base of a well known cinnamon roll chain, I have pretty high expectations. I made these, though, and I have to honestly say that taste almost EXACTLY like the ones from the fair! Thank you!
GREAT!!
06/14/2007 at 11:30am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
RECIPE TAKES A WHILE BUT THE WAIT IS SOO WORTH IT.
Couldn't give it two stars b/c it was the best mistake I've ever made
06/08/2007 at 04:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I tried to make these at a lake house with very few appliances...needless to say, I had no dough hook. I tried to knead the dough by hand but it never rose. I don't know if my yeast was dead or maybe I'm missing something else...Does anyone have suggestions for hand mixing the dough? I put the dough in the fridge and later braided it and popped it in the oven just for kicks - turned out sort of like egg challah and was delicious :P I spread left-over orange glaze from Tyler's orange glazed blueberry scones. YUM. My bf's family inhaled it. I hope all my cooking mishaps turn out this well!
FANTASTIC!
06/08/2007 at 11:29am
User: Kevin from Lakeside Park, KY User Rating:
As always, my wife was skeptical when I decided to make these. I'm sure she was thinking it would be a disaster - but the next morning, it was like CHRISTMAS! These turned out great - we have 6 kids and they were fighting over who got to lick the plate afterwards. I made these with 1% milk rather than the buttermilk, and get this - I don't have a dough hook - I did the initial mix with a hand mixer and when I got to the flour part, I worked this manually and everything turned out like it should. Also, cut these into 15 rolls rather than 12 - and they were still huge! Very very easy - and I recommend watching Alton do it on the show - that was where I found this one.
The Bomb
06/03/2007 at 03:32pm
User: Richard from Weston, FL User Rating:
THese cinnamon rolls make the ones at the mall look like child's play. Well worth the effort.
Delicious, even when dairy-free
06/02/2007 at 06:04pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I decided to scale back the animal fats in this recipe by replacing the buttermilk with soy buttermilk (soymilk+vinegar), the butter with Earth Balance, and the cream cheese with Tofutti, etc. I kept the eggs because I didn't think egg replacer could really do the job in a four-yolk duty recipe. I did it for nutrition, for personal reasons, and because someone with whom I was sharing the rolls is lactose intolerant. The results were perfect. Lofty, sweet, sticky, puffed perfection. And with a stand mixer, they're not incredibly time consuming to make. Make sure to use the recommended cassia cinnamon for maximum oomph. As usual, Alton Brown is a cooking god made mortal to show us all the way.
Family Favorite
05/29/2007 at 08:57pm
User: roxane from birmingham, MI User Rating:
The rolls are sooooo good. My family enjoys waking up to the cinnamon roll smell on Sunday mornings. They are good for breakfast and lunch on the weekends.
Successful Easy Taisty
05/22/2007 at 09:28pm
User: Dan from Birdsboro, PA User Rating:
The dough, like most doughs, take a very long time to rise. 2 1/2 hours sometimes was not even long enough to double in size. Makes the best taisting rolls !! Would be mistakable for Cinnabuns(R) cinnamon roll. Have left them longer than 16 hours was still OK. Quality this gets a 5, time consumption to make a 3. In the end it's worth the effort.
Took a bit longer to rise, but turned out great!
05/20/2007 at 11:55am
User: Susan from Oakton, VA User Rating:
I'm not sure that my dough actually doubled during the first rise even after 2.5 hours, and it did take mine about an hour or slightly more to rise the next day in the oven. They puffed up beautifully and still turned out great. During the rise in the cool oven I switched out my boiling water after about a half hour since it had cooled significantly. Personally I think the icing might be a tad too sweet as written, but the rolls are delicious and very light in texture! Best cinnamon rolls I've ever made.
Yum
05/17/2007 at 07:19pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
They are the best cinnamon rolls that i have ever heard!
MMM...Good
05/10/2007 at 11:50am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This sounds awsome.
Oh mah GOD!
05/06/2007 at 09:48pm
User: Jenny from Harrisonburg, VA User Rating:
Sooooooooo decadent!! However, give yourself a LONG time in advance to make these bad boys, especially if you don't have a dough hook and you have to kneed the dough by hand. I wanted to make these as a surprise for my fiance and didn't start early enough in the day. I was up until 2am! But they were totally worth the time and energy!!!!!! =0)
I had such high expectations!
04/10/2007 at 11:46am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Maybe it was the humidity or something (pretty dry now), but these just didn't work inspite of following the instructions stringently (Alton would have been proud of me). They baked and were edible, but my dough was tight from the start and they baked up tough. I'm afraid these are just too much work to try again, but I'm going to proof the yeast in another recipe just to make sure I don't have a bad batch.
Best Cinnamon Rolls ever
04/07/2007 at 02:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
This is a simple recipe even with the overnight wait. There are some chains that can't compete.
Alton Brown Cinnamon Rolls
04/05/2007 at 10:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Very yummy!
An Excellent Recipe
04/03/2007 at 04:55pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These are great once you get the hang of making them, much better than their store-bought competition.
Cinnamon Rolls
03/31/2007 at 02:39pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent flavor, easy to make, light and fluffy rolls. Worth the effort
Yummy morning treat!
03/29/2007 at 02:00pm
User: Paul from Peoria, AZ User Rating:
The down time in the morning to get the dough to start to rise again is well worth the effort! I added Huckelberries to the filling and the finished product was terrific!
Great rolls!
03/28/2007 at 01:37pm
User: Jennifer from Hartland, WI User Rating:
These were great, they take a long time to make but they are worth it!
Awesome!
03/25/2007 at 11:16pm
User: Kimberlie from Napa, CA User Rating:
This recipe is absolutely incredible. I highly recommend that everyone try it.
Yummy
03/21/2007 at 02:01pm
User: Renee from Laconia, NH User Rating:
Good first attempt. I followed the advice of other reviewers... I used regular yeast, "proofing" it in the milk. I had good luck with the dough rising. I boiled water and put the water in a bowl in the microwave with the the plastic wrapped dough. I used more filling than called for, but the rolls were still more dry, than "gooey", next time I will bake them for a shorter amount of time. I thought the frosting was "just enough", but I do love frosting. I made 15 rolls, next time I will smaller ones. I shared the rolls with the people at my husband's job, they LOVED them. I will make them again.
the best from the best
03/10/2007 at 08:09am
User: Terrie from Marion, MA User Rating:
ABsolutely the best. Flavor and texture of bun itself, just the right amount of cinnamon and the topping,,,can you describe delicious? thanks Alton, love your show, love your recipes.
bit of work, worth it
03/09/2007 at 09:52pm
User: Dave from Nepean, CANADA User Rating:
I bought a marble slab pastry board and rolling pin just for this recipe, and it was worth it. I used my convection oven on "proof" mode for the final rise, come home an hour 30 minutes later and bake and ice. The cream cheese in the icing is brilliant. Quite the treat!
Fun but not that great
03/04/2007 at 01:33pm
User: Derek from mount pleasant, MI User Rating:
It was enjoyable to make and they look great, but lacking in flavor.
I will never buy them again
03/02/2007 at 07:50pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were amazing. The hardest part was the waiting. Even though I have instant yeast I would still prepare it in the milk next time. I think I will get much bigger rolls. I think they tasted exactly like cinnamon bun. So now I don't have to spend my money all the time. CANADA loves you
Awesome!
02/18/2007 at 12:06am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I love Alton Brown but this recipe is phenomenal! I truly love this recipe, and it's just delicious, I make it all the time.
Sinfully delicious!
02/17/2007 at 02:52am
User: Angela from Gresham, OR User Rating:
Great cinnamon rolls! I love the cream cheese topping!! I've made them twice. The second time I baked the rolls for about 25 mins then promptly covered with tin foil. This really helped them stay soft and moist. My first batched turned out dry when I baked them for the full 30 minutes.
A total hit
02/15/2007 at 04:52am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Forget that crappy cinnamon roll recipe that leaves me with bread with cinnamon in between, this recipe provides that buttery soft light texture that I always found at my favorite cinnamon roll place. Now I don't very close to that bakery, I don't have to make a special trip out to get those cinnamon rolls anymore.
Fantastic
02/14/2007 at 03:34pm
User: Thomasina from Daphne, AL User Rating:
It was so nice to wake up with no fuss no mess and just pop them in the oven. My Kids loved them. My Great Dane decided they smelled so good that she stole the remainder off the counter.
No words to describe the deliciousness of these
02/05/2007 at 01:09pm
User: Betsy from Medford, MA User Rating:
Seriously. So. Good. I think I ate them all in one day.
Family Pleaser
02/04/2007 at 10:48am
User: Susan from Versailles, OH User Rating:
Great instructions easy to follow. Makes anyone who does not work with yeast able to do so.
heavenly goodness
01/27/2007 at 12:57pm
User: Lakeesha from Damascus, GA User Rating:
This is a wonderful treat for everyone. It is also something that you and your children can make together.
Fantastic
01/27/2007 at 11:57am
User: John from Bethel Park, PA User Rating:
This was my first time making cinnamon rolls. They were amazing! As always, Alton's recipie was very precise and easy to follow. My daughter's could not wait to have a second cinnamon roll for dessert later that night.
A family favorite
01/26/2007 at 11:04pm
User: Greg from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
The diffuculty level states medium but these are very easy to make. I love to cook and am not a baker but these come out perfect everytime. I add softened raisins before rolling up. YUMMY!!!
Mmhmm Good Eats
01/24/2007 at 10:29am
User: Anonymous User Rating:
The only annoying thing is waiting to eat the little morsels of goodness.
These rolls ROCK...and roll?
01/19/2007 at 06:58pm
User: Tom from Overland Park, KS User Rating:
What a process!! But SO worth it. Alton's recipe is phenominal. This will become an every other weekend tradition. You've got to make these.
WOW!!!
01/19/2007 at 12:08pm
User: LAURIE from Joplin, MO User Rating:
I didn't actually get to eat any, but I did receive a marriage proposal (and plenty of complements from my less emotional co-workers)! I made two batches and took them to work one cold, winter day and they were gone in 10 minutes. I used rapid rise yeast and it worked beautifully. I set the bowl in a warm room and it took about 2-1/2 hours for the 1st rise. The next morning I let the rolls come to room temperature before doing the 2nd rise in the oven. They looked like they were purchased at a bakery. Definitely give these a shot, but be sure to allow plenty of time for the dough to rise. Thanks Alton!
Wow.
01/18/2007 at 02:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I really liked this recipe because I have been looking for one just like it. The sweet dough process can be so time consuming, I appreciate getting to spread it out some. These were very sweet and tender. I didn't use all of the sugar in the filling, maybe 2/3 the amount but have to say next time I may forego the icing altogether. It just made the roll almost too sweet. Next time I will add chopped pecans to the baking dish prior to placement of the sliced rolls and my husband suggested adding finely ground pecans to the cinnamon sugar. I think this is a versatile recipe. Go Alton!
they were perfect!
01/14/2007 at 08:58pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
i cannot believe how wonderful these were! the dough was exactly like those you could buy in a store. i can't believe i made something so good! they didn't rise as much as they did for alton on his show (the first rise). so i was a bit worried but they turned out great. i also had to let them rise for 1 hour in the oven with the boiling water instead of 30 min. they still turned out absolutely PERFECT!
Anonymous
01/13/2007 at 07:54pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I used active dry yeast instead of instant dry yeast. After 2 1/2 hours the dough did not rise. I tryed to test it with warm water and sugar to determine if it was active, it did foam after 10 minutes. The recipe requires the instant dry yeast which was not available at my supermarket. I love the show and will try the recipe again if I can get the proper yeast. I have been baking for many, many years, I have never baked breads and am not very familiar with the different types of yeasts. I read all the reviews when my dough didn't rise and saw that I had the incorrect product. We love Alton Brown! Will try again!
LOVE
01/09/2007 at 05:29pm
User: JENNY from Woodstock, IL User Rating:
The only way to describe these rolls is LOVE! Love in the form of a sweet breakfast. These are really easy to make in an afternoon and they freeze very well. Take them out the night before and let them defrost and proof overnight.
worth the wait
01/07/2007 at 08:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
great recipe, DBF said it's definitely a professional's work. not really that messy. worked on the dough while waiting for saturday's dinner to finish cooking so that after eating, cleaning and all that stuff i just had to roll it and leave it alone. amazing recipe. i added a touch of vanilla on the icing. really wonderful!
I'm addicted...
01/07/2007 at 05:48pm
User: Cynthia from Vienna, VA User Rating:
These are addictive. I have made three batches in three days. Like most, my local stores did not have instant yeast so I purchased dry active yeast and dissolved it in some of the buttermilk (about 2 tablespoons). I made sure the buttermilk was very warm. For the filling I did 1 1/2 times the recipe (so 12 oz of brown sugar, etc.). For the icing, I found that 2 tablespoons of milk was sufficient.
cinn. rolls
01/07/2007 at 04:07pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
too sweet, not enough flavor
VERY GOOD!
01/07/2007 at 03:50pm
User: Linda from Lewisville, TX User Rating:
Time consuming, but the end result is the best I've ever had. I'm so glad I used my probe thermometer because they were done in only 20 minutes! Thanks again Alton!
Activate Yeast!
01/07/2007 at 02:24pm
User: Dennis from LONG BEACH, CA User Rating:
I used active yeast instead of instant and did not activate it so my dough did not rise, I went ahead and finished the reciped and baked the rolls in the morning. Delicious but not as "puffy" as they could have been.
No Rise, But Still Tasty
01/07/2007 at 11:04am
User: Eric from Perkasie, PA User Rating:
I couldn't get my dough to rise. The yeast was new. It was a pretty dry day and I think I may have added too much flour. I'm not sure what affected the yeast, but they failed to "belch", as Alton says. They were still delicious. Would have been much better than the canned stuff if my dough obeyed me.
HELP for those searching for instant yeast
01/06/2007 at 03:09pm
User: Amy from Beavercreek, OR User Rating:
Instant Yeast - AKA: Fast Rising, Rapid Rise, or Bread Machine Yeast 1 envelope or packet of Active Dry Yeast, Instant Yeast, Rapid Rise Yeast, Fast Rising Yeast or Bread Machine Yeast weighs 1/4 ounce or 7 grams which equals 2 1/4 teaspoons (11 mL). Rapid rise yeast, also known as instant yeast or quick yeast, has been genetically engineered from different strains of yeast to produce breads that can be made with only one rising. Rapid rise yeast is also more finely granulated than active dry yeast, so it does not need to be dissolved in water first. It can be added directly to the dry ingredients, making it a popular choice for use with bread machines. Instant active or RapidRise yeast is added to the dry ingredients. Then, the liquid portion of the recipe's ingredients, warmed to 120 ? 130 degrees F, as measured with an Instant Read Thermometer, are added to make a dough. Instant yeast will keep a year at room temperature if unopened. If opened, it will keep 3 months in the refrigerator and 6 months in the freezer. Keep yeast in its original container with the opened flap folded closed in a resealable plastic bag.
A hit in my house
01/03/2007 at 04:25am
User: Shannon from La Grange, NC User Rating:
These are very good...a little on the messy side, but it's soooooo worth it. I like to toss some chopped pecans in with my filling. Yum-o!
super tasty
12/31/2006 at 08:59am
User: Angie from Hudson, FL User Rating:
Big hit, you can make them as big or as little as you want- Great morning treat. Everyone loved them!
Worth the wait
12/28/2006 at 07:22pm
User: SHANNON from omaha, NE User Rating:
These cinnamon rolls are a little time consuming (and very messy to make), but they are really worth the effort.
A definite addition to our family traditions
12/28/2006 at 04:17pm
User: Sara from Phoenix, AZ User Rating:
I've been wanting to make these for months but never planned it out too well until now. Definitely worth the wait! I've never made a 'bread' type recipe before so I was a bit intimidated. However, it really wasn't too challenging. It's rated as medium difficulty and b/c of having to use yeast and a dough hook I'd agree. Truthfully though, I've made other things that were much more complicated. Here, there are relatively few ingredients. I'm so glad I made them b/c they were awesome! Having them ready to pull out of the fridge and an hour later the smell of cinnamon in the house was so worth it. Give this recipe a try and you'll see why it's such a top rated one. The prep takes a bit of time but really, but I'd rather give my daughter the best and never introduce her to packaged/tubed goop. They refrigerate well, if you have any left. Next time I think I'll make two batches!
Cinnamon Rolls
12/26/2006 at 10:25pm
User: Roger from Tampa, FL User Rating:
A bit difficult to make but they turned out great. I would recommend them.
Worth the effort!
12/25/2006 at 09:54am
User: JON from New Orleans, LA User Rating:
Amazing cinnamon rolls! Worth the effort! Take the time to try this recipe. We made them over Christmas Eve/Christmas morning, and we now have a new tradition and family favorite!
awesome, even for beginner
12/18/2006 at 08:48pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I am no expert at baking with yeast, although I have had some experience, and this recipe was fantastic. If using rapid rise yeast make sure to activate it in some liquid. Also, my batch came out dry, not gooey, which is how we like them, we always eat the outside of the cinnabon and leave the gooey center, so if you like them goooey then add more filling, but if not they're perfect! My brother requested instead of cake for his birthdays!
Can't Get Enough!
12/05/2006 at 03:31pm
User: Lori from Braintree, MA User Rating:
These are so good! My husband makes them and they clamor for them at work! I'll never buy those other rolls that shall remain nameless (big fat doughy guy).
yummy
11/29/2006 at 01:43am
User: Michelle from lancaster, CA User Rating:
i was tired of buying cinnamon rolls so i decided to make this recipe and they come out aswome
Great Cinnamon Rolls
11/25/2006 at 02:24pm
User: Jeff from Olathe, KS User Rating:
What a great recipe. Very well organized and fun to make. I am not a baker at all and these were really easy. I used Active Dry Yeast and the instructions called for Instant Dry Yeast. I thought that would creat a problem, but worked out well and the whole family loved them.
declared a keeper
11/23/2006 at 11:57am
User: Lisa from Redwood City, CA User Rating:
Everyone in the family loved the rolls, and not too hard to make. At first the dough was a little sticky (but then again my 6 year old daughter measured the flour, so may not have put enough in initially) but it worked out fine. One note, though, before we iced, we inverted the pan with the rolls onto another pan lined with parchment so the extra gooey side was on top (from the butter/sugar/cinnamon fall-out during baking), and then iced them. This way, there was only one gooey side to contend with while eating. Alton, you're our hero!
Great Recipe!!!
11/06/2006 at 04:46am
User: Mindy from Bucksport, ME User Rating:
This recipe is great! I'm a fairly new cook and this recipe came out great for me. I live overseas in Turkey and even had to substitute some of the ingrediants and methods for mixing and they still came out great. I highly recommend this recipe!
the best ever!
11/05/2006 at 08:30pm
User: Shaay from North Bend, OR User Rating:
Worth the time and not too much effort. I doubled the cinnamon sugar filling part of the recipe - and then used about 1/3 of the doubled amount. For my family, that amount of gooey cinnamon goodness was just right!
Excellent every time!
10/22/2006 at 02:57am
User: DORA from New York, NY User Rating:
It isn't a quick recipe, but the end result is definitely worth the wait. I've made it several times now and nothing compares to it - not the mall cinnamon buns and not the stuff that comes out of a can.
Worth the wait
10/19/2006 at 12:39pm
User: Andrea from Chicago, IL User Rating:
These were the best cinnamon rolls I have ever eaten. They were worth waiting overnight for.
Didn't work
10/18/2006 at 12:29pm
User: Leilee from San Jose, CA User Rating:
I just didn't get the same texture and flavor as the ones I buy from cinnabon.
Fantastic Recipe - Just takes a long time!
10/17/2006 at 07:18pm
User: Nate from Berkeley, CA User Rating:
These babies are really tasty, but they are a lot of work, so take that into account before attempting this one.
This was my first time making Cinnamon Rolls!!
10/16/2006 at 12:47pm
User: DANA from madison, WI User Rating:
So, I tackled this recipe. I took my time. And they were a hit!! It takes two days, but worth it!! Super Yummy!! Forget the mall cinnamon rolls, hello Alton Brown cinnamon rolls!!
Best cinnamon rolls ever!!!!!
10/06/2006 at 10:20pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These were super easy to make and super easy to eat!!!
WOW
09/25/2006 at 11:27pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I still can't belive that I was the one who made them! They came out perfectly, and were just the right amount of sweet without being too gooey. I have also made them using splenda brown sugar and baking sugar blend. They still come out great. I can belive how fluffy and light they come out, e3ven the very first time that I made them (sometimes things like this take practice). These are a huge hit with my family.
Best Ever!
09/25/2006 at 08:09pm
User: Brian from Scottsdale, AZ User Rating:
These are the best cinnamon rolls I ever had - PERFECTION, Mr. Brown. Well Done!
Amazing!
09/17/2006 at 01:26pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
I made these cinnamon rolls for breakfast and they came out BEATIFULLY! The rolls were moist and so rich tasting! WHAT a winner for homemade cinnamon rolls! :)
OMG The Best Ever
09/09/2006 at 03:04pm
User: Mary Jo from Stamford, CT User Rating:
Absolutely, bar none, the best cinnamon rolls I have ever eaten, including the commercial ones. I slapped a litte more sugar mixture over my dough to make it a little gooey-er (sp?). Fed them to friends at brunch to much amazement. Completely and totally worth the effort. As with many recipes, the first time you make something it takes a little longer. Once you master the dough (mix it at long as it says to) it is amazingly pliant and easy to put together.
CINABON WATCH OUT!!!!!!!
09/08/2006 at 04:56pm
User: STEVEN from Elmhurst, IL User Rating:
I made these for my family over the Labor Day weekend and WOW, what a marvelous treat. They were easy to prepare, came out just like the recipe stated, and tasted fantastic. CINABONS were always my favorite....until now. Keep up the great cooking A.B.
Very tasty
09/08/2006 at 02:09pm
User: Allison from Oak Grove, KY User Rating:
These were the most flavorful cinnamon rolls I have ever tasted, however, they were 10x more work than I anticipated. I will definitely make these again, but only for special occasions for very special people, to show off my talents ;) I did receive many compliments though!
Great cinnamon rolls!
09/05/2006 at 05:29pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
These cinnamon rolls were rich and delicious, my family loved them and I will definitely make them again. I haven't used instant yeast much in the past, but I'll definitely be looking for recipes using it, as the dough rose impressively high, especially considering all the eggs and butter that went into it. Not being a big fan of cream cheese, I used just a plain icing which worked great. One issue I had with the recipe was that despite kneading with my mixer for 10 minutes, I did have to knead by hand for 2 or 3 minutes rather than 30 seconds. Could have been because my stand mixer is a mere 300 watts. Anyway, this is a definite must try!
Phenomenal
09/04/2006 at 05:19pm
User: Dirk from Argyle, TX User Rating:
First time worked like a charm. Interested in ideas on achieving a 18x12 rectangle with a roller-pin. I just made a 20x14 oval'ish shape and the overlap became mini-rolls. The creme-cheese icing is excellent and the perfect mate for these.
Move Over, State Fair
09/03/2006 at 10:14pm
User: Stephanie from Sacramento, CA User Rating:
These rolls were a thing of beauty. Not to mention smell and taste. I'm normally hesitant about baking, but Alton made it look easy and it was. I do agree with another reviewer who said that they will add in moer of the filling next time and I may add chopped walnuts and pecans as well. But once you've got the basics of this recipe down, playing around with it will be half of the fun.
Fantastic Moist Cinnamon Rolls This Overnight Version by AB Made My Husband Ate 3 Rolls In One Sitting!
08/23/2006 at 02:46pm
User: Elizabeth from San Francisco, CA User Rating:
And all he could say was "this is soooooooo delicious! The best so far!" I had 2 cinnamon rolls myself, and had them with freshly brewed coffee. Husband and I had a feast eating this in bed while watching our recorded files of "Good Eats." I have baked at least 5X of different cinnamon rolls recipe but this one so far by ALTON BROWN is the best- excellent, in fact! The dough is soft and creamy while the brown sugar and butter melted nicely around the dough. The icing is superb as it did balance the sweetness of the dough! We just love this overnight cinnamon roll by AB.
Overnight Cinnamon Rolls
08/20/2006 at 07:22pm
User: Alice from Chardon, OH User Rating:
This has got to be the best recipe yet. The rolls turned out fantastic. They were very light and very, very tasty. The recipe was very easy to follow and easy. Definitely a make again. Thank you Alton
Great Dough. Good Buns. Too Much Filling
08/20/2006 at 05:36pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
Excellent recipe, especially the dough. I used rapid rise yeast and followed the recipe instructions to the letter. Overnight rest in the fridge was no more than two hours and they turned out great. Overall this was a great recipe and well worht the effort. I'll defintiely make next time I have a big gathering of family staying overnight at my house. I do have a couple of possible alterations that I will try next time: 1) Use a little less brown sugar and cinnamon filling... Yes it's what makes the rolls good, but I found it to be just too much sugar. I'd probably try cutting the filling down by a third. 2) When rolling the dough out to add the filling, I'll try making it larger next time so that the filling is spread through it more evenly. maybe make it 18" x 18" instead of 12" x 18". 3) I'lll add a touch more butter to the filling to make it a little more 'goopy', as one reviewer put it. The only other comment would be that this makes much more frosting than you need... Probably double.
Very good
08/20/2006 at 01:29pm
User: Pam from Gilbert, AZ User Rating:
I used a quick rise yeast, and even though several websites told me that it was the same as instant yeast, the dough took at least three hours to rise in the bowl, and almost two hours to rise in the oven with the boiling water. But they still turned out fine; probably the best cinnamon rolls I've ever made.
Try this!
08/20/2006 at 09:41am
User: Jeff from Indianapolis, IN User Rating:
These were excellent! And the instructions were perfect. I had previously given up trying to make cinnamon rolls after making cinnamon hockey pucks years ago. Thanks for the help Alton!
Look out, Cinnabon!
08/19/2006 at 03:36pm
User: Merryl from Alpharetta, GA User Rating:
Wow! When we watched the show, we thought these rolls looked just like the ones sold at Cinnabon. Of course, we had to see for ourselves. I followed the recipe to the letter, and they were delicious! They're not as "goopy" as Cinnabons, but they are absolutely delicious. The cakey part is light and nicely soft. The filling was VERY sticky and yummy, and the icing was marvelous! Thank you, Alton!
Amazing versatility!
08/19/2006 at 09:32am
User: Rita from Utica, NY User Rating:
Made amazing crueller style doughnuts with this recipe! Roll to 12x18 cut into 1 1/2 inch strips. Twist and put on pan, rest and raise as directed for the rolls. After the morning rise in the oven, fry in shortening and roll in cinnamon/sugar. Cinnamon rolls were the best I have ever made (and I bake a lot!) Thank you Alton Brown!!
They do not last long
08/18/2006 at 06:27pm
User: jerry from jacksonville, FL User Rating:
Very nice buns. I cut down the amount of frosting I put on them...cut down the calories a little. I remember something like this that my wife use to make in the late seventies in Texas. She lost the recipe and this one is very close. A difinate keeper.
eh
08/16/2006 at 09:42pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
They were ok but not much better than the cinnimon rolls you can buy in a can at the grocery store. I don't think they're worth the hassle.
Wonderful!
08/15/2006 at 06:38pm
User: Anonymous User Rating:
So good I try to always keep a batch on hand. With only two to feed one batch lasts about 2 days! Wonderful.
I LOVE THOSE BELCHING YEAST PUPPETS!!!!!
08/13/2006 at 11:01am
User: Mark from Chambersburg, PA User Rating:
Okay, my one critique is that he COULD have mentioned that instant yeast is different from the normal yeast you get at walmart. Since using regular yeast my rise time and proofing time increased dramatically, but they still turned out GREAT. Mom, Dad, and kids all loved them and I really do love those puppets. He should work them into other shows as well.
Very Delicious
08/11/2006 at 12:31pm
User: Jeffrey from Abilene, TX User Rating:
Kind of a lot of work, but fun and well worth.
Really Good Eats!
08/09/2006 at 10:41pm
User: robert from roaring spring, PA User Rating:
They were very easy to make and i messed up here and there but they was still great! My Chick can't stay away from them! Scarey! lol! Thanks Alton and Food Network!
OH MY GOSH!!!!
07/23/2006 at 10:10pm
User: Melissa from Savannah, MO User Rating:
These are the best cinnamon rolls ever! Really they are resturant quality. I made them with my seven yr old niece so they were not that hard either. They were a big hit!! I love Alton, he has taught both me and my husband so much! (It's the onl