Description
Delightful Apple Cinnamon Rolls that evoke warm memories and create new ones around the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/2 cup softened butter
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 large Granny Smith or Honeycrisp apples, peeled and diced
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: Heat your milk until lukewarm. Pour it into a mixing bowl, adding sugar and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Mix the dough: In a separate bowl, whisk together your flour and salt. Once the yeast is activated, add eggs and softened butter. Gradually mix in the flour until it forms a dough.
- Knead: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First rise: Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1-2 hours).
- Prepare the filling: Peel and dice your apples, then toss with brown sugar, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt.
- Roll and fill: Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it into a rectangle. Spread softened butter and sprinkle the apple mixture evenly over the dough.
- Shape the rolls: Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into portions, placing in a greased baking dish.
- Second rise: Let the rolls rise again for about 30 minutes until puffed.
- Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Glaze: Whisk together powdered sugar and a splash of milk, spreading it over warm rolls.
Notes
Feel free to customize using gluten-free flour or almond milk for dietary restrictions. Patience is key for rising times.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Apple, Cinnamon, Rolls, Baking, Dessert, Comfort Food