Description
Indulgent strawberry cinnamon rolls combine sweet fruity charm with warm spicy notes, creating a heavenly breakfast pastry. Freshly baked and glazed, these rolls promise a delightful morning escape you’ll savor with each delectable bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (440g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) instant yeast
- ¼ cup (50g) granulated sugar
- ½ tsp salt
- ¾ cup (180ml) warm milk (110°F/43°C)
- ¼ cup (56g) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup (100g) brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (240g) strawberry preserves or jam
- ½ cup (75g) diced fresh strawberries
- 2 tbsps unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup (120g) powdered sugar
- 2 tbsps milk or heavy cream
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Combine dry ingredients in a mixing bowl, whisking flour, sugar, yeast, and salt together until well integrated.
- Liquid Integration: Pour warm milk, melted butter, and egg into the dry mixture, stirring until a cohesive dough forms, transforming the ingredients into a unified mass.
- Kneading Process: Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface and work it thoroughly for 5-8 minutes, developing gluten and creating a smooth, stretchy texture. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook to achieve the same elastic consistency.
- First Rise: Transfer the kneaded dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap, and allow it to rest in a warm, draft-free environment for approximately 1 hour or until the volume doubles, creating a puffy, aerated dough.
- Filling Preparation: While dough rises, mix cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter to create a fragrant, sweet filling that will be spread across the rolled-out dough.
- Dough Rolling: Punch down the risen dough and roll it into a rectangular shape on a floured surface, creating an even canvas for the strawberry and cinnamon filling.
- Filling Application: Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly across the dough, then strategically distribute fresh strawberry pieces to ensure balanced flavor in each roll.
- Rolling and Cutting: Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, then slice into uniform rounds using a sharp knife or dental floss for clean, precise cuts.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased baking pan, cover, and let them proof for 30-45 minutes until they become puffy and interconnected.
- Baking: Preheat oven to 375°F and bake rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and the kitchen fills with a warm, sweet aroma.
- Frosting Finale: While rolls are still warm, drizzle with cream cheese glaze, allowing it to melt slightly and create a decadent finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm (110-115°F) to perfectly activate yeast without killing it, which prevents dense rolls.
- Develop gluten by kneading thoroughly, creating a soft, stretchy texture that allows rolls to rise beautifully and remain tender.
- Pat fresh strawberries dry before adding to prevent excess liquid from making dough soggy or preventing proper rising.
- Place dough in draft-free, warm spot around 85°F for optimal rising, using methods like inside a slightly warm oven or near a sunny window.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 30 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg