Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 cup warm whole milk (105-115°F) and 1 packet active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened and divided
- 1 cup fresh strawberries, finely diced
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- Step 1: Activate the yeast by dissolving it in the warm milk for 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine the milk/yeast mixture with the flour, salt, and 2 tablespoons of melted butter. Knead the dough until smooth (about 5-7 minutes), place it in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled (60-90 minutes).
- Step 2: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out onto a lightly floured surface into a rectangle approximately 12×18 inches. In a separate bowl, cream together the remaining softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
- Step 3: Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the entire surface of the dough rectangle, leaving a small border on one long edge. Sprinkle the finely diced fresh strawberries evenly over the filling.
- Step 4: Tightly roll the dough into a log starting from the opposite long edge, sealing the seam tightly. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces and arrange them cut-side up in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover the rolls and allow them to rise again for 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Step 5: Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until the tops are golden brown. While the rolls are cooling slightly, whisk the powdered sugar with 2-3 tablespoons of milk or water until a smooth glaze forms. Drizzle the glaze generously over the warm rolls before serving.
Notes
- To revive day-old rolls, wrap them loosely in foil and reheat in a 300°F oven for 8-10 minutes until warmed through, which helps restore the soft, fresh texture.
- Ensure the fresh strawberries are finely diced (dime-sized) and patted slightly dry before sprinkling, as this prevents excess moisture from dissolving the sugar filling or causing the rolls to fall apart.
- Keep cooled, unfrosted rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for the freshest taste within two days, adding the glaze just before serving to avoid sogginess.
- For an extra decadent serving, swap the simple powdered sugar drizzle for a tangy cream cheese frosting, or serve the warm rolls alongside a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 large roll with cream cheese icing
- Calories: 405
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0.1g
- Fiber: 35g
- Protein: 60µg