Soft strawberry cinnamon rolls (Printable)
Soft dough rolled with cinnamon sugar and fresh strawberries, finished with creamy vanilla glaze.
# What You Need:
→ Dough
01 - 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
02 - ¼ cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
04 - ½ tsp salt
05 - ¾ cup warm milk
06 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 1 large egg
→ Filling
08 - ⅔ cup brown sugar, packed
09 - 1 ½ tbsp ground cinnamon
10 - ⅓ cup unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 ½ cups fresh strawberries, diced
12 - 2 tsp cornstarch
→ Cream Cheese Glaze
13 - 4 oz cream cheese, softened
14 - 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
15 - 1 cup powdered sugar
16 - ½ tsp vanilla extract
17 - 2–3 tbsp milk
# Steps:
01 - Combine warm milk and yeast in a large bowl. Let stand for 5 minutes until mixture becomes frothy.
02 - Add melted butter, sugar, egg, and salt to yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly. Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft, pliable dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on lightly floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour until doubled in volume.
04 - Toss diced strawberries with cornstarch in small bowl until evenly coated. Set aside.
05 - Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in separate bowl. Set aside for filling assembly.
06 - Roll risen dough into 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over surface. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture, then distribute cornstarch-coated strawberries across top.
07 - Roll dough tightly from long edge. Cut into 12 equal portions using sharp knife or dough cutter.
08 - Arrange rolls in greased 9x13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and nearly doubled.
09 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
10 - Bake for 22-25 minutes until tops are golden brown and filling is bubbly. Allow to cool slightly in pan.
11 - Beat cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy. Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until combined. Drizzle in milk 1 tablespoon at a time until desired pourable consistency is reached.
12 - Spread or drizzle glaze generously over warm rolls. Serve immediately while still warm.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- The strawberries bake down into little pockets of jam that burst when you bite into them
- That moment when the glaze hits the warm rolls and melts into every crevice is pure breakfast magic
02 -
- The cornstarch on the strawberries is non negotiable unless you want soggy dough bottoms
- Letting the dough rise in a slightly warm spot near the oven or sunlight gives the best results
03 -
- Use unflavored dental floss to cut perfect rolls without squishing the dough
- Room temperature ingredients for both the dough and glaze prevent lumpy surprises