Description
Warm and comforting rolls filled with sweet apples and cinnamon, drizzled with a sweet glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ cup whole milk, warmed
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 2 medium apples, peeled and diced (Granny Smith recommended)
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2–3 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Combine the flour, sugar, instant yeast, and salt in a large bowl.
- Add the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Stir until a rough dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise for about an hour, or until doubled in size.
- Mix diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll the risen dough into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick. Spread softened butter over the dough and sprinkle the apple mixture on top.
- Roll the dough tightly from one long side to another and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let rise for about 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Whisk together glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
Best served warm. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to three days or freeze for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: apple, cinnamon, rolls, dessert, baking