Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

Add the granulated sugar, eggs, butter, salt, and vanilla to the yeast mixture and mix thoroughly.

Switch to a dough hook and gradually add the flour, mixing until the dough comes together. It should be firm but still slightly tacky, pulling away from the sides of the bowl. Don't add more flour, even if it feels a little sticky.

Preheat your oven to 350°F.

Arrange the cut cinnamon rolls in a parchment-lined baking dish, typically in three rows of four. Cover the dish loosely with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes, or until they've nearly doubled in size again.

Remove the plastic wrap from the baking dish and place it on the middle rack in the preheated oven.

Bake for 20 to 30 minutes. Begin checking around the 20-minute mark, as oven temperatures can vary. The rolls are done when the tops are lightly browned and the dough sounds hollow when tapped gently with a spoon. They will expand and likely touch each other in the pan, which helps keep them soft.