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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls


  • Author: Christine
  • Total Time: 2 hours 30 minutes

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 3 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp salt
  • ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
  • 1 large egg
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened

For the Filling:

  • 1 cup fresh raspberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter, softened

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tsp lemon zest
  • 12 tbsp milk (as needed for consistency)

Instructions

Prepare the Dough

  1. Activate Yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
  2. Mix Dough Ingredients: In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and yeast mixture. Add the egg and softened butter. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  3. Knead: Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for about 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
  4. First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Prepare the Filling

  1. Mash Raspberries: In a small bowl, lightly mash the raspberries with a fork, leaving some texture.
  2. Combine Sugar and Cinnamon: In another bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.

Assemble the Rolls

  1. Roll Out Dough: After the first rise, punch down the dough and roll it into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches) on a floured surface.
  2. Spread Filling: Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly. Gently spread mashed raspberries on top.
  3. Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly from one long side to the other, forming a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces.
  4. Second Rise: Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.

Bake and Glaze

  1. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 30-35 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
  2. Prepare Glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and milk in a bowl until smooth.
  3. Drizzle Glaze: Once the rolls are slightly cooled, drizzle the lemon glaze generously over the top.
  • Prep Time: 25 min.
  • Cook Time: 35 min.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 12 rolls
  • Calories: 320 kcal
  • Fat: 9g
  • Carbohydrates: 54g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 6g