Description
Indulgent Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls bring classic Southern comfort to breakfast with a luxurious twist. Silky cream cheese frosting and rich cocoa-infused dough create a perfect morning treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 cups (360 grams) all-purpose flour
- 1 large egg
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) warm milk
- 1/4 cup (60 grams) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
Sweeteners and Flavorings:
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- Red food coloring (gel preferred)
Seasoning:
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Blend flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl to create a dry foundation for the dough.
- Incorporate warm milk, melted butter, egg, cocoa powder, vanilla extract, and red food coloring, mixing until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead vigorously for 5-7 minutes, developing elasticity and smoothness.
- Nestle the dough in a greased bowl, drape with a clean towel, and allow to rise in a warm environment for 1-1.5 hours until volume doubles.
- Craft the filling by thoroughly blending softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and granulated sugar into a uniform mixture.
- Gently roll the risen dough into a rectangular shape approximately 12×18 inches on a lightly floured surface.
- Distribute the cinnamon filling evenly across the dough’s surface, ensuring complete coverage.
- Tightly roll the dough from the long edge, creating a compact log, then slice into 12 uniform pieces.
- Arrange the rolled segments in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, maintaining consistent spacing.
- Cover the rolls and permit a second rising period of 30 minutes.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until achieving a rich golden-brown coloration.
- While baking, whip cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and optional milk into a silky, smooth icing.
- Allow rolls to cool for 10 minutes post-baking, then lavishly spread cream cheese icing across the warm surface before serving.
Notes
- Bloom the yeast carefully in warm milk to ensure proper rising and soft, fluffy texture of the rolls.
- Control the amount of red food coloring to achieve the desired vibrant red velvet color without affecting the taste.
- Use room temperature ingredients for smoother mixing and more consistent dough development.
- Prevent dryness by covering the dough during rising stages to maintain moisture and prevent skin formation.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 166 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 116 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 37 mg