Description
Indulge in these decadent apple cinnamon rolls, featuring a soft, yeast-risen dough packed with fresh spiced apples and drizzled with a rich, velvety salted caramel icing. These bakery-style pastries are made entirely from scratch, offering a perfect harmony of buttery pastry and autumn fruit. Ideal for a cozy weekend breakfast, they are a gourmet treat that is sure to impress every guest at your table.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk (100F)
2/3 cup granulated sugar (divided)
1.5 tbsp platinum yeast
0.5 cup unsalted butter, softened
2 large eggs, room temperature
4.5 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups finely chopped apples
2 tbsp salted caramel, warmed
1 tsp salt
1 tbsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
Whisk warm milk, two tablespoons of sugar, and yeast in a bowl and let sit for five minutes.
Add the remaining sugar and softened butter, beating until slightly incorporated.
Mix in eggs and salt on medium speed.
Gradually add flour one cup at a time until the dough pulls from the bowl sides.
Knead the dough by machine or hand for five full minutes.
Place in a greased bowl to rise until doubled in size.
Roll out the dough on a floured surface into a rectangular shape.
Spread filling mixture of cinnamon and chopped apples over the rolled dough.
Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into twelve equal pieces.
Arrange in a baking dish and let rise a second time.
Bake at 350F for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
Drizzle with warmed salted caramel glaze before serving.
Notes
Verify dough readiness using the windowpane test for optimal texture. Ensure apples are finely chopped to allow for even rolling and baking. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to two days.
- Prep Time: 30
- Cook Time: 25
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 55mg