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Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls

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Delight in the warmth and comfort of Soft-Baked Apple Cinnamon Rolls, a perfect blend of sweet and spiced flavors. These gooey rolls are filled with tender apples and a cinnamon-sugar mix, making them a scrumptious choice for breakfast or dessert.

Ingredients

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  • 250g whole milk, lukewarm
  • 50g granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dried yeast
  • 2 large eggs, at room temperature
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt
  • 565g all-purpose flour
  • 100g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 850g – about four medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced small
  • 30g unsalted butter
  • 80g granulated sugar
  • 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 Tbsp corn starch
  • 125g pecan halves
  • 190g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 280g brown sugar
  • 2 Tbsp plus 1 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/8 tsp kosher salt
  • 115g unsalted butter, at room temperature
  • 225g cream cheese, at room temperature
  • 250g powdered sugar, sifted
  • 12 Tbsp heavy whipping cream
  • 1/2 tsp kosher salt

Instructions

  1. Warm milk and mix with sugar and yeast; let it froth.
  2. Combine with eggs, salt, flour, and butter; knead until smooth.
  3. Allow dough to rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
  4. Cook diced apples with butter, sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch until softened.
  5. Roll out dough, spread butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  6. Spread apple filling over the dough, roll tightly, and slice into pieces.
  7. Let rise again in a baking dish for 30 minutes; preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
  8. Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown.
  9. Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating butter and cream cheese; frost cooled rolls.

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