Description
A heartwarming recipe for soft and sweet apple cinnamon rolls that bring the family together during the holidays.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup warm milk (100 to 110 degrees F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg, room temperature
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup diced apples (peeled or not)
- 1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast; let sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
- Mix in melted butter, salt, and egg. Gradually add flour, mixing until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until smooth, then let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
- Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread melted butter over the dough, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Add diced apples on top, then roll the dough tightly.
- Slice the roll into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Let them rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider serving with a drizzle of icing or a scoop of vanilla ice cream for an extra treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: apple, cinnamon, rolls, Thanksgiving, holiday baking