Description
Homemade raspberry cinnamon rolls with lemon glaze combine sweet-tart flavors in a delightful morning pastry. Warm spices and fresh berries create a comforting breakfast experience you’ll savor with each delicious bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (875 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsps) instant yeast
- 1 cup (240 ml) warm milk (110°F/45°C)
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted
- 2 tbsps (30 g) unsalted butter, softened
- ⅓ cup (70 g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (120 g) fresh or frozen raspberries
- 1 cup (120 g) powdered sugar
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 2 tbsps freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 12 tbsps (180 ml) milk
- ½ tsp salt
Instructions
- Dough Preparation: Merge flour, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large mixing bowl. Pour warm milk, melted butter, and egg, mixing until a uniform dough forms.
- Kneading and Rising: Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic, approximately 5-8 minutes. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled, about 60 minutes.
- Filling Creation: Combine granulated sugar and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. Roll out the risen dough into a rectangular shape, spreading softened butter evenly across the surface.
- Raspberry Incorporation: Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture uniformly over the buttered dough. Gently distribute fresh raspberries across the surface, creating a vibrant pattern.
- Rolling and Slicing: Tightly roll the dough from the longer edge, forming a compact log. Slice into 12 equal portions using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Second Rise and Baking: Place rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Lemon Glaze Finale: Whisk powdered sugar, fresh lemon juice, milk, and zest until smooth. Drizzle the glossy glaze over warm rolls and serve immediately to enjoy optimal flavor and texture.
Notes
- Optimize Dough Consistency: Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to activate yeast without killing it, preventing dense or tough rolls.
- Precise Rolling Technique: Roll dough evenly to maintain uniform thickness, which guarantees consistent baking and texture across all rolls.
- Raspberry Placement Strategy: Scatter raspberries gently to prevent tearing dough and create balanced fruit distribution in each bite.
- Glaze Application Timing: Drizzle lemon glaze when rolls are warm but not scorching hot, allowing glaze to slightly melt and cling beautifully without becoming runny.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 100 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg