Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Delightful strawberry cinnamon rolls combine sweet cinnamon and fresh strawberries, perfect for breakfast or a sweet treat any time of day.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2.5 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast (2¼ teaspoons) Make sure yeast is active.
- 0.5 cup warm milk Warm to about 110°F.
- 0.25 cup granulated sugar
- 0.25 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced Consider macerating with sugar.
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted For brushing on the dough.
Frosting Ingredients
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1-2 tablespoons milk Adjust for desired consistency.
Instructions
Preparation
- In a small bowl, activate the yeast by combining warm milk and sugar. Stir gently and let sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour and salt. Make a well in the center and add the yeast mixture, softened butter, and egg.
- Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling and Rolling
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down. Roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 12x18 inches.
- Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter. Sprinkle ground cinnamon and brown sugar evenly over the surface.
- Spread sliced strawberries evenly on top of the dough.
- Starting from the long end, roll the dough tightly into a log and pinch the seams to seal.
- Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Cover with a cloth and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the frosting by mixing powdered sugar and milk until smooth.
- Drizzle the frosting over the warm rolls and serve immediately.
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Notes
Consider serving with fresh fruit, yogurt, or coffee. These rolls can also be refrigerated or frozen for later enjoyment. Variations with other fruits or nuts are encouraged for personalization.