Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of sweet cinnamon, fresh strawberries, and a soft, fluffy dough. Each roll is generously filled with a fragrant strawberry-cinnamon mixture and topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, making them a fantastic treat for breakfast or dessert.
Ingredients
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Dough
- 1 package active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Glaze
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dissolve the yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk to activate it and ensure your dough will rise properly.
- Combine dough ingredients: Add granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and the all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic, developing gluten for a soft texture.
- First rise: Place the dough into a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm spot for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Roll out the dough: Once risen, roll the dough out into a large rectangle, about 12×16 inches, to prepare for filling.
- Add the filling: Evenly spread the diced fresh strawberries, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon over the rolled dough, distributing the filling thoroughly.
- Shape the rolls: Carefully roll up the dough from one long edge to the other, forming a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices to create individual rolls.
- Second rise: Place the slices cut-side up in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Prepare the glaze: While the rolls bake, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a smooth glaze.
- Glaze and serve: Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls just before serving to add a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Make sure the milk is warm, not hot, to properly activate the yeast without killing it.
- Kneading time is crucial for soft rolls; do not skip or shorten it.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor and sweetness.
- Allow the rolls to cool slightly before glazing to avoid melting the glaze too much.
- These rolls can be stored in an airtight container and reheated before serving.
