Description
Irresistible Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls blend sweet summer berries with warm, comforting spices in a heavenly pastry experience. Bakers will discover pure bliss in each tender, fruity bite that promises delightful morning indulgence.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 1/4 teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup strawberry preserves
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
Topping Ingredients:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate yeast by dissolving it in warm milk at 110°F, allowing it to become frothy for 5-7 minutes.
- Incorporate sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt into the yeast mixture.
- Gradually fold in flour until a soft, cohesive dough develops.
- Transfer dough to a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm environment until volume doubles (approximately 1 hour).
- Create filling by combining chopped strawberries, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch in a separate bowl.
- Roll out dough into a rectangular shape approximately 18×12 inches.
- Distribute strawberry mixture evenly across dough, maintaining a small border around edges.
- Tightly roll dough from the longer side, creating a compact log.
- Slice log into 12 uniform rolls using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan with slight spacing between them.
- Allow rolls to rise again until volume doubles (around 30 minutes).
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Bake rolls for 25 minutes until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Prepare icing by whisking powdered sugar, strawberry puree, cream, and vanilla extract.
- Adjust icing consistency by adding cream or powdered sugar as needed.
- Generously drizzle icing over warm rolls.
- Serve immediately for optimal freshness and flavor.
Notes
- Control yeast activation by ensuring milk is warm (110-115°F), not hot, to prevent killing the yeast and ensure proper rising.
- Replace regular flour with gluten-free blend for celiac or gluten-sensitive individuals, adding xanthan gum for better texture.
- Reduce sugar content by using fresh strawberries and natural sweeteners like stevia or monk fruit for a healthier version.
- Freeze unbaked rolls after cutting for convenient make-ahead breakfast option, thawing overnight before second rise and baking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 165 kcal
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 5 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0.1 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg