Sweet Rolls
Soft, fluffy, and delightfully sweet, these homemade Sweet Rolls are pure comfort in every bite. Perfectly golden and swirled with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, these rolls are the ultimate indulgence for breakfast, brunch, or dessert. Made from simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, whole milk, and fresh eggs, this recipe takes you through the magical process of making yeast dough from scratch. Topped with a creamy vanilla glaze, these rolls are irresistibly gooey and fragrant straight out of the oven. With a hands-on prep time and a rewarding rise and bake, they're as fun to make as they are to eat. Whether you’re serving them fresh for a weekend family brunch or keeping extras for an easy weekday treat, these Sweet Rolls are guaranteed to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 240 ml Whole milk
- 85 grams Unsalted butter
- 100 grams Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Active dry yeast
- 450 grams All-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 Large eggs
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 120 grams Brown sugar
- 120 grams Powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 3 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
In a small saucepan, heat the milk over medium heat until warm to the touch (about 38°C). Remove from heat and add 57 grams of the butter, stirring until melted. Stir in 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar and let the mixture cool slightly.
Sprinkle the active dry yeast over the warm milk mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine 400 grams of flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Add the milk-yeast mixture and mix until partially combined.
Add the eggs and mix well. Gradually add the remaining flour, a little at a time, until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar and ground cinnamon to create the filling. Melt the remaining butter (28 grams) and set aside.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 40cm x 25cm rectangle.
Brush the melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.
Starting from one of the long edges, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into 12 even pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking pan, leaving a bit of space between each roll.
Cover the pan with a damp towel and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes until puffy.
Preheat your oven to 175°C (350°F). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and heavy cream until smooth.
Once the rolls are done baking, let them cool slightly before drizzling the glaze over the top. Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4048 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 110.5 g | 142% | |
| Saturated Fat | 59.8 g | 299% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.3 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 635 mg | 212% | |
| Sodium | 2669 mg | 116% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 701.7 g | 255% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 16.4 g | 59% | |
| Total Sugars | 347.3 g | ||
| Protein | 70.1 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.7 mcg | 24% | |
| Calcium | 595 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 24.5 mg | 136% | |
| Potassium | 1346 mg | 29% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
