🍥✨ Cinnamon Pinwheel Scrolls with Vanilla Glaze

If you’re a fan of soft, homemade pastries, these Cinnamon Pinwheel Scrolls are sure to become a favorite. Made with a lightly spiced dough, filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture, and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze, these scrolls taste every bit as amazing as they look.

✨ Perfect for breakfast, afternoon tea, or sharing with family and friends.

⏱️ Preparation Time: 25 minutes

⏳ Rising Time: 1 hour

🔥 Baking Time: 20 minutes

🍽️ Makes: 12 scrolls

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🛒 Ingredients

For the Dough

* 3 cups all-purpose flour

* 2 tsp instant yeast

* ¼ cup sugar

* 1 tsp ground cinnamon

* ½ tsp salt

* 1 cup warm milk

* 60 g melted butter

* 1 egg

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For the Filling

* 60 g softened butter

* ½ cup brown sugar

* 2 tbsp ground cinnamon

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For the Vanilla Glaze

* 1 cup powdered sugar

* 2–3 tbsp milk

* 1 tsp vanilla extract

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👨‍🍳 Instructions

1️⃣ Prepare the Dough

In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.

Add the warm milk, melted butter, and egg.

Knead for 8–10 minutes until a smooth and elastic dough forms.

Cover and let rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

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2️⃣ Make the Filling

Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl.

Roll the dough into a large rectangle on a lightly floured surface.

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

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3️⃣ Shape the Scrolls

Roll the dough tightly into a log.

Cut into 12 equal slices.

Arrange them in a lined baking dish, leaving a little space between each scroll.

Allow them to rest for another 20 minutes.

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4️⃣ Bake

Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until golden brown and beautifully puffed.

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5️⃣ Prepare the Vanilla Glaze

Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla until smooth.

Drizzle generously over the warm scrolls.

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💡 Tips for Perfect Scrolls

✔️ Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to keep the yeast active.

✔️ Roll the dough tightly for a beautiful spiral shape.

✔️ Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra texture.

✔️ Pour the glaze over the scrolls while they’re still warm for the best finish.

✔️ Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.

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😍 The Result

Soft, fluffy, golden scrolls infused with warm cinnamon flavor and finished with a silky vanilla glaze. Every bite is sweet, comforting, and bakery-quality delicious.