Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, featuring a soft yeast dough filled with fresh strawberries, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Topped with a sweet vanilla glaze, these rolls are perfect for breakfast or a special treat. The recipe combines classic cinnamon roll techniques with a fruity twist, baked to golden perfection.
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
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk (about 110°F) and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Prepare Dough: To the yeast mixture, add granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and all-purpose flour. Mix well until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead vigorously for about 5 minutes. The dough should become smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl. Cover it with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm area for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Roll Out Dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle, roughly 16 by 12 inches thick.
- Add Filling: Evenly spread the diced fresh strawberries, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon over the rolled-out dough.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, forming a log. Slice the log into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls into a greased baking dish, spaced slightly apart. Cover and let them rise again for 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake Rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown on top.
- Prepare Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth to create the glaze.
- Glaze and Serve: Once the rolls are warm from the oven, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the top and serve immediately for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- The dough should be warm to help with the rising process but not hot enough to kill the yeast.
- Use fresh, ripe strawberries for the best flavor in the filling.
- For an extra soft texture, cover the baked rolls with a clean towel immediately after removing them from the oven to retain moisture.
- These cinnamon rolls are best enjoyed the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
- Reheat rolls gently in the microwave for 15-20 seconds before serving.
