STRAWBERRY CINNAMON ROLLS RECIPE

A unique twist on a breakfast favorite! This flavorful Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Recipe is a must bake.

The best Saturday mornings are the ones that start with the smell of cinnamon floating through the house.  At least, in my opinion. It always makes getting out of bed a little easier.  Today, I made a twist on the traditional Cinnamon Rolls, and I am so glad I took the time to experiment.

Ingredients

• 3/4 cup milk
• 1/3 cup margarine or butter softened
• 3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 .25 ounce package of instant yeast - 2 tsp
• 1/4 cup white sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 1/4 cup waterFilling
• 1 cup strawberry jam +/-
• 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 2 cups sliced strawberriesIcing
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1-2 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. Heat the milk in a small saucepan until warm. Mix in the butter until melted. Let cool to lukewarm.
2. In a large bowl combine 2 1/4 cup flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Mix well.
3. Stir in egg and 1/4 cup of water. Mix well. Now stir in the milk mixture until dough forms.
4. Stir in another cup of flour. When dough comes together, flip it onto a lightly floured surface and knead until smooth.
5. Return the dough ball to the bowl, cover with a damp towel, and let rest for 10 minutes.
6. Roll out dough into a 15x10 inch rectangle. Spread the strawberry jam all over the dough. Sprinkle with cinnamon. Then evenly cover with the chopped strawberries.
7. Roll up the dough and pinch the seam to seal. Cut into 12 equal size rolls.
8. Place rolls cut side up in a greased 11x13 baking dish. Cover and let rise until doubled (30 mins). While waiting, Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
9. Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes or until golden brown.Glaze
10. Mix the powdered sugar and cinnamon with 1 tbsp of milk. Stir until glaze forms. You may need to add up to another tablespoon of milk for desired consistency. Drizzle glaze over finished rolls.Dairy Free
11. Substitute almond milk, coconut milk, etc., and a dairy free margarine.

Recipe Adapted From afewshortcuts.com