Who doesn't love homemade cinnamon rolls? Soft and fluffy, these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are filled with strawberry jam and sprinkled with a blend of brown sugar and cinnamon. Baked until golden, and drizzled with a sweet glaze.
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Strawberry cinnamon rolls are a fun twist on the classic cinnamon rolls. These rolls are filled with sweet strawberry jam, which adds a burst of fruity flavor to each bite. These sweet rolls are perfect for Mother's Day and weekend brunches!
If you're a cinnamon roll lover or a fan of strawberry recipes, these cinnamon rolls will leave you wanting more.
Why You'll Love This Recipe
Making these rolls from scratch gives you the best results for creating something homemade and delicious.
They're the perfect breakfast treat or addition to brunch. The sweet glaze that tops these rolls add the perfect finishing touch.
Ingredients You Need
- All-purpose flour: Provides structure and texture to the rolls.
- Granulated sugar: Adds sweetness to the dough.
- Salt: Enhances the overall flavor.
- Active dry yeast: Responsible for the dough's rise, giving the rolls their light and airy texture.
- Whole milk: Adds moisture to the dough.
- Unsalted butter: Contributes to the dough's texture.
- Large egg: Adds richness and helps bind the dough together.
- Strawberry jam: The star of the filling, strawberry jam brings a burst of sweet and tangy flavor to each roll.
- Brown sugar: Combined with cinnamon, creating a sweet and aromatic layer of flavor within the rolls.
- Ground cinnamon: Adds warmth and depth to the rolls.
- Powdered sugar: Used in the glaze.
- Vanilla extract: Enhances the flavor of the glaze.
- Milk: Helps achieve the desired consistency for the glaze.
Step By Step Photos
Mix together the dry ingredients.
Heat the milk and butter over low heat.
Until the butter is melted.
Add milk mixture to the flour mixture.
Knead the dough on a floured surface.
Cover with a damp towel.
Roll out the dough.
Spread the jam evenly over the dough.
Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon.
Sprinkle over the strawberry jam.
Roll up the dough tightly.
Cut roll into slices about 1-inch thick.
Place the glaze ingredients in a bowl.
Mix together until smooth.
Bake the rolls.
Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
How To Make Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls From Scratch
Step 1. Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, mix flour, sugar, salt, and yeast in a bowl. Heat milk and butter until melted, cool to lukewarm. Beat in the egg and add it to the flour mixture. Knead the dough, let it rise in a warm place until doubled.
Step 2. Roll and fill: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cinnamon roll dough into a rectangle with a rolling pin. Spread strawberry filling, sprinkle brown sugar, and cinnamon.
Step 3. Shape and rise: Roll up the dough tightly, cut into slices with a sharp knife. Place in a greased baking dish, let the dough rise.
Step 4: Bake: Preheat the oven to 375 °F. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Step 5. Make the glaze: Mix powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
Step 6. Finish: Drizzle the glaze over warm rolls.
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Tips
- For the dough to rise properly, it needs a warm environment. Place the dough in a slightly warm spot in your kitchen, such as near a preheating oven or in an area with indirect sunlight.
- When rolling out the dough, place it on a sheet of parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make it easier to roll up the dough tightly.
- After rolling and filling the dough, it can be helpful to chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. This will make it easier to slice.
- For clean and even slices, use unflavored dental floss to cut the rolled dough. Slide a piece of floss under the dough, cross the ends over the top, and pull tightly to cut through the dough.
- Making the dough in the bowl of a stand mixer with the dough hook attachment is the easiest way, but you can also work the dough by hand.
- Instead of the traditional glaze, you can top your rolls with a cream cheese frosting. Mix softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and a little milk until smooth and creamy. Spread it over the warm rolls.
- Make a strawberry cream cheese icing by incorporating fresh strawberries into the cream cheese mixture.
- Add some brightness and tang to your rolls by incorporating lemon zest or a squeeze of lemon juice into the dough or the filling.
Frequently Asked Questions About Strawberry Rolls
Yes, you can prepare the dough ahead of time. After the dough has risen for the first time, you can punch it down, wrap it tightly in plastic wrap, and refrigerate it overnight. When you're ready to make the rolls, let the dough come to room temperature, then proceed with rolling, filling, and baking.
Yes, you can store them at room temperature for up to 2 days. Make sure they are in an airtight container or wrapped tightly to maintain freshness.
Yes, you can freeze baked rolls. Cool them completely, wrap tightly, and place in a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be frozen for up to 2 months.
Absolutely. Freeze sliced, unbaked rolls on a tray until solid, then transfer to a container or bag. Freeze for up to 2 months. Thaw before baking.
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Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
- ½ cup milk
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- 1 large egg
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
For Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix together the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and yeast.
- In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Let the mixture cool to lukewarm.
- Beat the egg into the cooled milk mixture.
- Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Spread the strawberry jam evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Sprinkle this mixture over the strawberry jam.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long edge.
- Cut the roll into slices about 1 inch thick.
- Place the slices in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, make the glaze. Mix together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until the mixture is smooth and has a drizzling consistency.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
Notes
- For the dough to rise properly, it needs a warm and draft-free environment. Place the dough in a slightly warm spot in your kitchen, such as near a preheating oven or in an area with indirect sunlight.
- When rolling out the dough, place it on a sheet of parchment paper. This will prevent sticking and make it easier to roll up the dough tightly.
- After rolling and filling the dough, it can be helpful to chill it in the refrigerator for about 15-20 minutes. This will make it easier to slice.
- For clean and even slices, use dental floss to cut the rolled dough. Slide a piece of floss under the dough, cross the ends over the top, and pull tightly to cut through the dough.
- If you notice the rolls are browning too quickly on top while baking, you can tent the baking dish with aluminum foil.
- Storing: Once the rolls have cooled completely, store them in an airtight container or wrap them tightly in plastic wrap. They can be kept at room temperature for up to 2 days.
- Freezing the baked rolls: If you want to freeze the baked rolls, it's best to do so before adding the glaze. Allow the rolls to cool completely, then wrap them tightly in plastic wrap and place them in a freezer safe container or freezer bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
- Freezing the unbaked rolls: If you prefer to freeze the rolls before baking, prepare the rolls as instructed but don't let them rise for the second time. Instead, place the sliced rolls in a greased baking dish or on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Cover them tightly with plastic wrap and freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer the rolls to a freezer-safe container or bag. They can be stored in the freezer for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
All nutritional information is based on third-party calculations and should be considered estimates. Actual nutritional content will vary with brands used, measuring methods, portion sizes and more.
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