Description
Old-Fashioned Caramel Rolls are the quintessential comfort food that fills your home with a heavenly aroma. These gooey, sticky pastries feature soft dough swirled with cinnamon and topped with a rich caramel glaze, making them the perfect indulgence for cozy mornings or family gatherings. With simple ingredients and easy-to-follow steps, this recipe is suitable for bakers of all levels. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or warmed up later, each bite delivers pure delight. Elevate your brunches or special occasions with these irresistible rolls that are sure to become a cherished family favorite.
Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened) for the filling
- 1 cup brown sugar for the filling
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon for the filling
- 1 cup brown sugar for the topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter for the topping
- 1/4 cup heavy cream for the topping
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming the milk and stirring in sugar and yeast; let it sit until frothy.
- Mix flour and salt in a bowl; create a well and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for about 6-8 minutes until smooth.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl for about an hour until doubled.
- Prepare the caramel topping by melting butter, brown sugar, and cream; pour into a greased baking dish.
- Make the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and slice into pieces.
- Arrange rolls in the baking dish over caramel; let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (80g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg