More baked goods! Guess I just can't help myself ๐. But LOOK what I made: apple currant cinnamon rolls! TBH cinnamon rolls are way easier than I thought they would be and if I can do it you definitely can too ๐๐ป.
Side note: I realize I took wayyy too many pictures of these beauties. I was super proud of myself so just bare with me ๐ฌ.
Alright so, tips and tricks.
Honestly? Just be patient. Let the yeast activate. Let the rolls rise. Twice. Then let them get nice and golden brown in the oven. Basically, don't rush the rolls!
Even with all that rising time, they still manage to take less than 3 hours to bake. Plus, most of that is all hands off! Like I said, easier than I thought. After making the dough, you pretty much just leave them alone to do their rising and baking thing. AKA my kind of baking ๐.
Also, be generous with that frosting. You'd think the amount I put on top of these puppies would be enough. Turns out, it is enough...but it's SO tasty I kept going back to the bowl for more.
PS. If you aren't a fan of currants or can't find them, not to worry. You can absolutely skip them. Feel free to to add a ยฝ cup of walnuts, or pecans instead, or even some chocolate chips!
Ready to get baking? Scroll down for the apple currant cinnamon rolls recipe!
Apple Currant Cinnamon Rolls
- Total Time: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Yield: 12 Cinnamon Rolls 1x
Description
Buttery, golden brown cinnamon rolls with gooey cinnamon apple currant glazed centers, generously topped with vanilla cream cheese frosting.
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 1 cup whole milk
- โ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ยผ teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, diced and softened
- 2 large eggs
- ยฝ teaspoon coarse salt
- 3 ยพ to 4 cups unbleached, all purpose flour
For the Filling
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- ยฝ cup golden brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ยผ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Pinch of ground clove (about โ teaspoon)
- 2 cups apples, diced (I used an equal mixture of Granny Smith and Honey Crisp apples)
- ยฝ cup currants
For the Frosting
- ยฝ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 3 tablespoon heavy whipping cream
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla paste or vanilla extract
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Instructions
Prepare the Dough
- Grease a 9X13 baking dish. Set aside.
- In a microwave or a double boiler, heat 1 cup milk to between 105ยฐF and 110ยฐF. Pour the milk into the bowl of a stand mixer. Sprinkle yeast on top. Add a couple teaspoons of the sugar and give the mixture a small stir. Place the bowl in a warm place for about 10-15 minutes. Be patient! If yeast is activated, you will see foam on top of the mixture, and even a few small bubbles. Also, if you take sniff, it will smell very much like yeast.
- Fit stand mixer with the dough hook attachment. Add the remaining sugar, salt, and butter and mix on a low speed until just combined (butter will not be much combined at all - this is fine).
- Add eggs one at a time on the same low speed until just combined.
- Slowly add in 3 ยพ cups of the flour. Once it's all in the bowl, turn the speed up to medium until it forms a soft dough. If the dough is too sticky, slowly add the remaining flour (up to 4 cups) until no longer sticky.*
- Turn the speed up to medium and mix for 5 minutes (this is kneading your dough).
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and form the dough into a ball. Place back in the bowl and cover with saran wrap or a towel. Let rise in a warm place or in a bread proofer, until it has doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Towards the end of the rising period, preheat the oven to 350หF and make the filling glaze: whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and clove in a medium bowl until smooth.ย Keep warm.
Assemble and Bake the Rolls
- Once the dough has doubled in size, punch down to get rid of air bubbles. Turn out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into a 12X18 inch rectangle.
- Spread the filling glaze onto the dough in an even layer, reaching all the way to the edges. Sprinkle with apples and currants.
- Gently and tightly roll up the dough rectangle spread with filling into a log, pinching the seam closed. Cut off tapered ends (I cut off about an inch on each end).
- Slice the log into 12 equal pieces. These are your rolls! Place each roll in the prepared baking dish. Once again cover with Saran Wrap or a towel and let rise in a warm place or in a bread proofer for 30 minutes.
- Once risen, place in the preheated oven and cook for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown.
Frost and Serve
- While the rolls are baking, make the frosting:ย In a standing mixer or with a handheld mixer, whisk butter and cream cheese until light and creamy. Sift in the powdered sugar. Addย vanilla paste, or vanilla extract, and heavy cream. Whisk until completely smooth.
- When the rolls are finished baking, remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- While still warm, spread with frosting as desired. Serve immediately/warmed.
Notes
When you touch the dough, it shouldn't stick to your finger and should feel smooth.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
james says
It is an awesome recipe. Thanks!
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