Raspberry and White Chocolate Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients:
- 1 cup warm milk (105°F to 115°F)
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 cup raspberry jam
- 1 cup white chocolate chips
- Confectioners' sugar (for dusting)
Instructions:
Make the Dough
- In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Stir to dissolve yeast, and let sit for 5 minutes.
- Add sugar, flour, and salt. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 10-12 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
Prepare the Filling
- In a separate bowl, mix together raspberry jam and white chocolate chips.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch (6 mm).
Assemble the Rolls
- Spread the raspberry and white chocolate mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border on all sides.
- Roll the dough into tight log shapes, starting from one of the long edges.
- Cut each log into 12 equal pieces.
Proof and Bake
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving about 1 inch (2.5 cm) between each roll.
- Let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, until doubled in size.
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
Glaze and Serve
- Mix together a glaze made from confectioners' sugar and milk.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls.
- Dust with additional confectioners' sugar before serving.
Tips:
- To ensure the dough rises evenly, make sure to knead it thoroughly.
- For an extra-golden crust, brush the tops of the rolls with a little bit of melted butter before baking.