Fixer Upper’s Joanna Gaines Reveals Beloved Cinnamon Roll Recipe
WACO, TX – Fans of Joanna Gaines and her signature cozy aesthetic can now recreate a taste of magnolia at home. gaines has shared her much-anticipated cinnamon roll recipe, offering a detailed guide to crafting the decadent treat from scratch. The recipe, recently released, promises bakery-quality results and has already sparked a flurry of activity on social media as home bakers attempt to replicate the Gaines family favorite.
The recipe breaks down into three core components: a rich, yeast-raised dough, a warmly spiced filling, and a tangy cream cheese icing.
Here’s a breakdown of the ingredients and instructions:
Filling: The filling requires 1 cup (2 sticks) of softened butter, 2 cups of brown sugar, and 2 teaspoons of cinnamon, blended until smooth.
Dough: The dough calls for 1 cup of warm water (110°F), 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast, 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar, 4 cups of all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting), 1 teaspoon of kosher salt, 1 cup of warm whole milk (110°F), ½ cup of canola oil, and 2 large eggs. The dough is mixed with a stand mixer for 5 minutes and then allowed to rise in a warm place for approximately 90 minutes, or until doubled in size.
Cream Cheese Icing: The icing is made with 8 ounces of room temperature cream cheese,4 tablespoons of unsalted butter (also room temperature),2 cups of powdered sugar,1 teaspoon of vanilla extract,and 2 tablespoons of whole milk.
Instructions: The recipe involves a straightforward process: proofing the yeast, combining dough ingredients, allowing for a significant rise, spreading the cinnamon-sugar filling over a rolled-out dough rectangle, rolling into a log, slicing into 12 rolls, a second 25-minute rest, and baking at 350°F for 35-40 minutes.The finished rolls are best enjoyed with the cream cheese icing applied while still slightly warm.
Gaines notes that leftovers can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days.
This release continues Gaines’ pattern of sharing personal recipes and lifestyle tips with her devoted following, further cementing her brand as a purveyor of comfortable, home-centered living. The full recipe is available now, offering fans a chance to bring a little bit of Magnolia’s warmth into their own kitchens.
