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Strawberry Sweet Rolls Recipe

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These Strawberry Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy, and bursting with natural strawberry flavor from freeze-dried strawberries and homemade strawberry powder. The rolls are filled with a sweet strawberry butter and topped with a luscious strawberry icing, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup whole milk
  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (one standard packet)
  • 1 large egg (room temperature)
  • 0.8 ounces freeze-dried strawberries

Filling

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (room temperature)
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 0.6 ounces strawberry powder (about 7 teaspoons)

Icing

  • 1 cup confectioner’s sugar
  • 0.2 ounces strawberry powder (about 2 teaspoons)
  • 2 tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Prepare the baking dish: Lightly grease a 9×9 inch square baking dish or a 9-10 inch round cake or pie pan; set aside.
  2. Mix dry ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together the all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt to combine evenly.
  3. Warm milk and butter: In a microwave-safe bowl, warm the whole milk and unsalted butter in 20-second increments until the butter is melted and the mixture is warm to the touch, about 110℉; do not overheat.
  4. Dissolve yeast: Whisk the instant yeast into the warm milk mixture until fully dissolved and combined.
  5. Form dough: Pour the yeast mixture into the dry ingredients, add the egg, and stir with a sturdy wooden spoon until a soft, sticky dough forms.
  6. Knead dough: Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead with floured hands for 3 to 5 minutes until smooth and no longer sticky.
  7. First rise: Transfer the dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover lightly, and allow to rise for 10 minutes at room temperature.
  8. Make strawberry powder: Add freeze-dried strawberries to a blender or food processor and pulse until finely ground into a powder.
  9. Divide strawberry powder: Separate the strawberry powder into two portions: 0.6 ounces (about 7 teaspoons) for the filling and 0.2 ounces (about 2 teaspoons) for the icing; set aside.
  10. Roll out dough: On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 14×9 inch rectangle.
  11. Prepare filling: Spread the room temperature butter evenly over the dough surface. In a small bowl, combine granulated sugar with 0.6 ounces of strawberry powder, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough. Gently pat the sugar mixture to help it adhere.
  12. Shape rolls: Starting from one of the long 14-inch sides, roll up the dough tightly into a log. Using a serrated knife, slice the log into 9 even rolls and arrange them cut side up into the prepared baking dish.
  13. Second rise: Lightly cover the rolls and let them rise at room temperature for 60 to 90 minutes, or until they have doubled in size.
  14. Preheat oven: Set the oven to 350℉ to preheat while the rolls finish rising.
  15. Bake rolls: Place the baking dish in the oven and bake uncovered for 26 to 32 minutes until the rolls are golden brown on top and the internal temperature reaches 195-200℉. If the rolls brown too quickly, tent the dish with foil for the remainder of baking.
  16. Prepare icing: In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioner’s sugar, 0.2 ounces of strawberry powder, whole milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
  17. Glaze and serve: Once the rolls are baked and still warm, spread the strawberry icing evenly over the rolls using a knife. Serve immediately for best taste.

Notes

  • Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough rise properly and develop the best texture.
  • If rolls start to brown too fast in the oven, cover them loosely with foil to prevent burning while baking through.
  • Freeze-dried strawberries make excellent natural flavoring, but if unavailable, you can substitute with finely chopped fresh strawberries (though this may add extra moisture).
  • Ensure the milk and butter mixture is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast and ensure proper rising.
  • The internal temperature check is essential to prevent underbaking or overbaking the rolls.

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