09/27/2026
Old-Fashioned Amish Cinnamon Rolls
Here’s a traditional-style recipe that would work well for the Cottage Craft Works Amish Recipes collection.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- ⅓ cup butter, melted
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 4 to 4½ cups all-purpose flour
Cinnamon Filling
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg, optional
Old-Fashioned Icing
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- ¼ cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 3–4 tablespoons milk or cream
Directions
1. Combine the warm milk, yeast, and a small spoonful of the sugar. Let stand about 5–10 minutes, until foamy.
2. Stir in the remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter, and salt. Gradually add the flour until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead for about 6–8 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and allow to rise until doubled, about 1–1½ hours.
4. Roll the dough into a large rectangle, roughly 16 × 20 inches. Spread generously with softened butter.
5. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
6. Starting along the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut into approximately 12 rolls.
7. Arrange in a buttered 9 × 13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for another 30–45 minutes.
8. Bake at 350°F for approximately 22–28 minutes, until the rolls are lightly golden and cooked through.
9. Mix the powdered sugar, butter, vanilla, and enough milk or cream to make a smooth icing. Spread over the cinnamon rolls while they are still slightly warm.
