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Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Additional Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine American
Keyword Raspberry Cinnamon Rolls
Servings 12
Soft cinnamon rolls filled with juicy raspberries and topped with lemon glaze. Perfect for brunch or dessert.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/4 cups milk lukewarm
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon unsalted butter melted
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 2 large eggs

For the Raspberry Filling:

  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup fresh raspberries finely chopped or minced

For the Lemon Glaze:

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

Step 1: Mix the Dry Ingredients

  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Whisk until well combined.

Step 2: Mix the Wet Ingredients

  • In a separate bowl, whisk together the lukewarm milk, melted butter, vegetable oil, and eggs until smooth.

Step 3: Make the Dough

  • Gradually add the wet ingredients to the dry, mixing with a wooden spoon or dough hook until a sticky dough forms. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.

Step 4: First Rise

  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

Step 5: Make the Raspberry Filling

  • In a small bowl, stir together the sugar and cinnamon. Toss the chopped raspberries in the cinnamon sugar mixture. Be gentle—fresh raspberries can break down easily.

Step 6: Shape the Rolls

  • Roll out the risen dough into a 12x18-inch rectangle on a floured surface. Evenly spread the raspberry filling over the dough. Starting from the long side, roll the dough into a tight log.

Step 7: Slice and Second Rise

  • Slice the log into 12 even rolls and place them, cut side up, in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover again and let rise for 30 minutes, or until puffy.

Step 8: Bake

  • Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 25 minutes or until golden brown and set.

Step 9: Make the Glaze

  • While the rolls bake, whisk together powdered sugar, lemon juice, lemon zest, and vanilla extract until smooth. Add a bit more lemon juice if needed to thin the consistency.

Step 10: Glaze and Serve

  • Let the rolls cool for 10 minutes, then drizzle with the lemon glaze. Serve warm for the best texture and flavor.