If you’re looking for a delicious and effortless dessert to impress your family and friends, you can’t go wrong with Easy Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls. These delightful treats combine the classic flavors of cinnamon rolls with the fresh and fruity taste of strawberries, making them perfect for any occasion. Here’s a simple recipe that will guide you through the process of creating these mouthwatering strawberry cinnamon rolls.
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
– 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
– 3 tablespoons granulated sugar
– 1 teaspoon salt
– 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
– ½ cup milk (warm to the touch)
– ¼ cup water (warm to the touch)
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
– 1 large egg
For the Filling:
– 1 cup fresh strawberries (diced)
– ½ cup granulated sugar
– 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
– 3 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
For the Glaze:
– 1 cup powdered sugar
– 2 tablespoons milk
– ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
– In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
– Add the warm milk, warm water, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients.
– Mix until a dough forms. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
– Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Filling:
– Combine diced strawberries, granulated sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Set aside.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
– Once the dough has doubled in size, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
– Spread softened butter evenly over the dough.
– Spread the strawberry mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
– Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll up the dough into a log shape.
– Cut the log into approximately twelve rolls using dental floss or a sharp knife.
4. Bake:
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
– Arrange the rolls in the prepared baking dish, cut side up.
– Cover with plastic wrap or a damp cloth and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
– Bake in preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
5. Prepare the Glaze:
– While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
6. Finish:
– Once rolls are done baking, remove from oven and allow them to cool slightly before drizzling with glaze.
