Cozy Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls Breakfast is Irresistible!
Delicious and fluffy cinnamon rolls filled with apple butter, perfect for a cozy breakfast.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup apple butter
- 1 egg
Instructions
- In a bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
- Add melted butter, egg, salt, and cinnamon to the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread apple butter evenly on top.
- Roll the dough tightly and cut into rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking dish and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, add chopped nuts or raisins to the filling.
- These rolls can be made ahead and frozen before baking.
- Serve with cream cheese frosting for a sweeter touch.