Description
Delight in these homemade Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls, perfect for a sweet breakfast or treat. Soft and fluffy dough is filled with fresh strawberries, cinnamon, and brown sugar, then baked to golden perfection and topped with a smooth vanilla glaze.
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
- Dissolve Yeast: In a large bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in warm milk, ensuring the mixture is warm but not hot to activate the yeast properly.
- Mix Ingredients: Add granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and all-purpose flour to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly until a dough forms.
- Knead Dough: Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead it for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel or plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Roll Dough: After the first rise, roll out the dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface, preparing it for the filling.
- Add Filling: Evenly spread the diced fresh strawberries, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon over the rolled dough.
- Form Rolls: Carefully roll up the dough tightly from one long side into a log shape, then cut into 12 equal slices.
- Second Rise: Place the cinnamon roll slices in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for 30 minutes to become fluffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), and bake the 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 to create a smooth glaze.
- Glaze Rolls: Once baked, drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm strawberry cinnamon rolls before serving for a sweet finishing touch.
Notes
- Ensure the milk is warm, not hot, to prevent killing the yeast.
- Kneading is key to developing gluten and achieving fluffy rolls.
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm, draft-free area.
- Use fresh strawberries for the best flavor and texture.
- Store leftover rolls in an airtight container; reheat before serving.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
