Ingredients
– 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
– ¼ cup granulated sugar
– 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) instant yeast
– ½ teaspoon salt
– ½ cup whole milk
– ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
– 1 large egg
– 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
– 1 cup fresh strawberries, diced
– 1 tablespoon cinnamon
– ¼ cup brown sugar
– ¼ cup powdered sugar (for icing)
– 1-2 tablespoons milk (for icing)
Instructions
Creating Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls is straightforward if you follow these steps:
1. Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
2. Heat the Milk: In a small saucepan, heat the milk and melted butter until warm but not boiling. Remove from heat.
3. Combine Wet Ingredients: Add the warm milk mixture, egg, and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until combined.
4. Add Remaining Flour: Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms.
5. Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth.
6. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
7. Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon.
8. Roll Out the Dough: After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
9. Spread the Filling: Brush the dough with melted butter, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface.
10. Add Strawberries: Evenly distribute the diced strawberries over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
11. Roll the Dough: Starting from one of the long edges, roll the dough tightly into a log.
12. Slice the Rolls: Cut the log into 12 equal slices using a sharp knife or dental floss.
13. Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
14. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
15. Bake the Rolls: Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Cool the Rolls: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.
17. Prepare the Icing: In a small bowl, mix powdered sugar with enough milk to achieve a drizzling consistency.
18. Drizzle Icing: Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls before serving.
By following these steps, you’ll create a batch of Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls that’s not only beautiful but also incredibly delicious!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12 rolls
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 10g
- Protein: 4g