Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls recipe
Soft, fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with fresh strawberries and a cinnamon-sugar mixture, topped with a sweet glaze. Perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl Large
- 1 Rolling pin Optional
- 1 Baking dish 9x13-inch dish
- 1 Whisk For mixing wet ingredients
- 1 Knife For dicing strawberries
Ingredients
- For the dough:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 3 cups All-purpose flour Or gluten-free mix
- 1/4 cup Granulated sugar
- 1 sachet 2 1/4 tsp Active dry yeast
- 1 cup Warm milk Or non-dairy milk
- 1/4 cup Melted butter Or vegan butter
- 1 Egg Or flax egg for vegans
- 1 tsp Salt
- For the filling:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 1/2 cup Butter Softened
- 1 cup Brown sugar Packed
- 2 tbsp Ground cinnamon
- 1 cup Fresh strawberries Diced
- For the glaze:
- Amount Unit Name Notes
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2-3 tbsp Milk Or non-dairy milk
- 1/2 tsp Vanilla extract Optional
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough:
- In a mixing bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add melted butter, egg, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes on a floured surface. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare the Filling:
- Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a bowl. Set aside.
- Assemble the Rolls:
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle (about 12x18 inches).
- Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough. Sprinkle diced strawberries on top.
- Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Bake the Rolls:
- Place rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prepare the Glaze:
- In a small bowl, whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve:
- Drizzle glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately.
Notes
Nutrition
(Per serving - approximate values)- Calories: 250 kcal
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 8g
You can substitute strawberries with other fruits like raspberries or blueberries for variety.
To make it vegan, use non-dairy milk, vegan butter, and a flax egg.