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Strawberry Sweet Rolls

Soft and sweet and loaded with jam and diced strawberries.
Prep Time45 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Rise Time2 hours
Total Time3 hours 5 minutes
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: strawberry, sweet rolls
Servings: 12
Calories: 320kcal
Author: Tricia

Ingredients

For the sweet rolls:

  • ¼ ounce package Active Dry Yeast
  • ½ cup warm water (about 95 degrees F on an instant read thermometer)
  • ½ cup warm milk
  • ¼ cup granulated sugar
  • cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour, more or less depending on humidity
  • vegetable oil

For the strawberry filling:

  • cup strawberry jam
  • 1 cup fresh diced strawberries

For the cream cheese icing:

  • 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 tablespoon milk, more or less as needed for desired consistency

Instructions

To prepare the sweet rolls:

  • In a small bowl dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Set aside for 15 minutes.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, combine the milk, sugar, melted butter, salt and egg. Blend the mixture by hand using a spatula, until combined. Add two cups of flour and turn the mixer on low. Blend until all the flour is incorporated. Add the yeast/water mixture and continue mixing on medium-low until incorporated. Add 1 more cup of flour and mix until blended.
  • Finally add the remaining ½ cup of flour to make a soft dough that is just a little sticky. Turn the mixer on medium-low and knead for 5 minutes or until you have a smooth dough. Add one tablespoon of flour if needed to help clean the sides of the bowl toward the end of mixing. Don’t add too much flour as the rolls will be dry.
  • Place the dough in a clean, wet oiled bowl and turn to coat the dough. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and move to a warm location free from drafts. (I use my microwave as a proofing oven with the task light on for warmth.) Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  • Grease two 8 or 9-inch round baking pans, or a 13x9-inch pan. Sprinkle the bottom of the pan with 2 teaspoons coarse sugar. Set aside.
  • When the dough has doubled in size, gently punch it down and turn out onto a clean, lightly floured work surface. Roll the dough into a 15x10-inch rectangle. Spread the jam all over the dough leaving a 1-inch border on the 15-inch side farthest away from you. Sprinkle the chopped strawberries evenly over the strawberry jam.
  • Roll the dough up beginning on the 15-inch side with filling (closest to yo- rolling towards the side with no jam or berries along the edge. Roll the dough somewhat tight, tucking and pulling slightly to create a cylinder. Lightly dampen the 1-inch border with water using your finger. Pull the dough up and pinch to seal the seam.
  • Cut the cylinder in half, then cut each half in half again. Cut each one-forth section into 3 equal size rolls. Place the rolls cut side up in the prepared pan(s).
  • Move the rolls to a warm location free from drafts and allow them to rise for 45-60 minutes or until doubled in size and puffy.
  • 30 minutes before baking, preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the rolls for 20 to 25 minutes or until nicely browned.
  • Mix the icing ingredients together and drizzle on the warm rolls. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • Rolls are best eaten the day they are made but will keep at room temperature up to 2 days.
  • Dough recipe adapted from Paula Dean
Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

Nutrition

Calories: 320kcal | Carbohydrates: 57g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 34mg | Sodium: 228mg | Potassium: 106mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 25g | Vitamin A: 261IU | Vitamin C: 9mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg