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Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls for Cozy Mornings

These Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls are a warm and comforting breakfast treat that are easy to make and perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Consider using bread flour for added chewiness.
  • 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar Sweetens the dough.
  • 1 packet Instant Yeast Can substitute with active dry yeast, which requires proofing.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt Enhances flavor.
  • 1 cup Warm Milk 110°F, can use almond milk for dairy-free.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Melted is best for the dough.
  • 2 large Eggs Beaten for the dough.
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Apple Butter Preferably homemade.
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon Adjust according to taste.
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar Can use coconut sugar as an alternative.
  • 1/4 cup Softened Butter For spreading the filling.
For the Glaze
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar For the glaze.
  • 2-3 tablespoons Milk Adjust accordingly.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Adds flavor.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Saucepan
  • Rolling Pin
  • baking dish
  • Whisk

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  2. Warm milk and melt butter in a saucepan. Pour warm milk and melted butter into dry ingredients, add eggs, and stir until dough forms.
  3. Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let it rise covered in a greased bowl for 1-2 hours.
  4. Mix together apple butter, cinnamon, brown sugar, and softened butter in a separate bowl until smooth.
  5. Roll dough into a rectangle and spread apple butter filling evenly. Roll it tightly and cut into 12 pieces.
  6. Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30-45 minutes.
  7. Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
  8. While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for the glaze. Drizzle on rolls after cooling for 10 minutes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 50gProtein: 4gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 100mgFiber: 2gSugar: 20gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 10mg

Notes

For best results, ensure yeast is fresh and glaze while rolls are warm for better absorption.

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