Coconut Cinnamon Rolls with Mango Filling
Ingredients:
- 1 1/2 cups warm water
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup unsweetened shredded coconut
- Mango jam (see below for recipe)
Instructions:
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm water and yeast. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, sugar, eggs, flour, and salt to the bowl. Mix until a sticky dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
Prepare the Mango Jam Filling
- In a medium saucepan, combine 1 cup mango puree, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 2 tablespoons lime juice.
- Cook over medium heat until the mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
- Remove from heat and let it cool to room temperature.
Assemble and Bake the Cinnamon Rolls
- On a floured surface, roll out the risen dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm).
- Spread the mango jam filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Sprinkle unsweetened shredded coconut over the filling.
- Roll the dough into a tight log and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving about 1 inch of space between each roll.
- Cover the dish with plastic wrap and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Serve
- Dust the warm cinnamon rolls with powdered sugar and serve immediately.