Strawberry Rolls (Print Version)
Pillowy rolls with a punch of strawberry in the middle and loads of creamy strawberry topping. Classic cinnamon buns just got a fruity upgrade.
# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 egg
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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Zest from 1 lemon
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1/4 cup plain white sugar
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1 package of instant yeast (that's about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
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3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
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1/2 cup butter (stick, 4 ounces)
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3/4 cup milk
→ Filling
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1/2 teaspoon cinnamon (go for this if you want extra flavor)
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Half portion of strawberry compote
→ Frosting
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Splash of heavy cream or milk, if needed
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1 1/2 to 2 cups powdered sugar
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2 tablespoons strawberry compote
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4 ounces cream cheese
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2 tablespoons soft butter
# Steps:
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After baking, cool the rolls for about 10 minutes. Slather on the frosting, toss on some fresh strawberry slices if you want, and enjoy while they're nice and warm.
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Mix up the butter and cream cheese until they're lump-free. Toss in the strawberry compote, then add the powdered sugar bit by bit. Need the frosting runnier? Pour in a little cream or milk.
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Pop the pan in the oven at 350°F. Let them go until they're gold on top—should be 23 to 25 minutes.
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Cover up the pan with a towel or plastic wrap, leave them in a warm spot until they've puffed up and are twice as big—should take about 45 minutes.
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Slice your dough into 12 strips using a pizza wheel or sharp knife. Roll each one up and line 'em up in your baking pan.
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Flatten the dough into a big rectangle, about 12 by 9 inches. Smear on the strawberry compote, and sprinkle some cinnamon if you’re in the mood.
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Drape a damp cloth over your dough and wait for 10 minutes so it can chill out.
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Plop the dough onto a floured counter and knead by hand for 5 minutes (or let a stand mixer with a hook do the work). You’ll know it’s ready if it springs back when poked.
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Throw 2 1/4 cups flour, the yeast, lemon zest, salt, and sugar into your big bowl. Drop in the egg and the milk-butter mix, give it a good stir. Now keep adding the rest of the flour a bit at a time, mixing in between.
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Warm up the milk until you spot bubbles. Pull it off the heat and stir in your butter till it’s melted. Let that cool to just barely warm.
# Helpful Notes:
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Adding cinnamon is totally up to you. It'll make the filling a bit cozier.
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Adjust how sweet the frosting is by adding more or less powdered sugar.