Description
Experience the warmth and nostalgia of Old-Fashioned Caramel Rolls: A Classic Treat to Warm Your Heart. These gooey, sticky pastries are more than just breakfast; they’re a delightful comfort food that fills your home with an irresistible aroma. Imagine tender, pillowy dough swirled with cinnamon, generously topped with a rich caramel glaze that drips over each roll. Perfect for cozy mornings or special family gatherings, this easy recipe makes it simple for anyone to create these indulgent treats. Whether enjoyed fresh out of the oven or warmed up later, Old-Fashioned Caramel Rolls will quickly become a cherished favorite in your household.
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
- For the filling: 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened), 1 cup brown sugar (packed), 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- For the caramel topping: 1 cup brown sugar (packed), 1/2 cup unsalted butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming milk and adding sugar and yeast; let sit until frothy.
- Combine flour and salt in a bowl, then add yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg; stir to form dough.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl until doubled in size.
- Prepare caramel topping and spread it in a baking dish.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling, roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place on top of caramel.
- Let rise again briefly before baking at 350°F for about 25-30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (75g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg