Description
These Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls with Lemon Glaze are a delightful treat, featuring a soft, pillowy texture that melts in your mouth. The sweet and tangy raspberry filling combined with the zesty lemon glaze creates a harmonious flavor experience that is both refreshing and indulgent.
Ingredients
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- Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 110°F
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- Filling:
- 1 cup fresh raspberries
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- Lemon Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
- 1 tsp lemon zest
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture; mix well.
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms. Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16×12 inches).
- Spread softened butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar, cinnamon, and raspberries.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into 12 equal pieces. Place in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Let cool slightly.
- For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, and zest until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls.
Notes
- Make-ahead: Prepare the rolls up to the second rise, cover, and refrigerate overnight. Allow to come to room temperature before baking.
- Storage: Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or refrigerate for up to a week.
- Substitutions: Use frozen raspberries if fresh are unavailable; adjust sugar based on sweetness preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: desserts
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll with glaze
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15 grams
- Sodium: 180 milligrams
- Fat: 12 grams
- Saturated Fat: 7 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 45 grams
- Fiber: 2 grams
- Protein: 5 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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