Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
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- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
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- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) instant yeast
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- 1 tsp salt
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- 1 cup warm milk (dairy or plant-based)
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- 1/4 cup melted butter (dairy or dairy-free)
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- 2 large eggs
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- 1/2 cup brown sugar
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- 1 tbsp cinnamon
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- 1/4 cup raisins (or nuts, optional)
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- Icing (powdered sugar + milk, to taste)
Instructions
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- Mix Dry Ingredients:
In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, and salt. Mix well to ensure the ingredients are evenly distributed.
- Mix Dry Ingredients:
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- Add Wet Ingredients:
In another bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and eggs. Gradually combine this wet mixture with the dry ingredients, stirring until a dough forms.
- Add Wet Ingredients:
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- Knead:
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Knead:
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- First Rise:
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and let it rise overnight in the fridge. This slow rise develops the dough’s flavor and texture.
- First Rise:
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- Roll and Fill:
The next morning, roll out the dough into a rectangle on a floured surface. Spread with melted butter, and then sprinkle evenly with brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional raisins or nuts.
- Roll and Fill:
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- Shape Rolls:
Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other to form a log. Slice into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- Shape Rolls:
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- Second Rise:
Cover the rolls and let them rise for about 30 minutes until puffy.
- Second Rise:
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- Bake:
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Bake:
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- Icing:
Mix powdered sugar with a splash of milk to create a smooth icing. Drizzle over the cooled rolls and serve.
- Icing:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: one normal portion
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Fat: 8g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Protein: 4g