Description
Deliciously fluffy raspberry cinnamon rolls filled with sweet jam and warm spices, perfect for brunch or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg + 1 egg yolk
- 1 tsp salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 1/2 cups raspberry jam or preserves
- 1 cup fresh or frozen raspberries (optional)
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 2–3 tbsp milk (as needed)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it’s foamy.
- Mix Dough: Whisk in the remaining sugar, melted butter, egg, egg yolk, and salt. Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Knead the Dough: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface. Knead for about 6–8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for 60-90 minutes until doubled in size.
- Roll Out: Punch the dough down and roll it into a 16×12 inch rectangle on a floured surface.
- Fill the Dough: Spread the softened butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar, and drizzle raspberry jam over the dough.
- Roll & Slice: Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into 12 uniform rolls.
- Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 22-28 minutes until golden.
- Glaze Them: Prepare the glaze by whisking together powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Make-ahead tips and customization ideas are advised for a delightful experience.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 28mg