Apple Butter Cinnamon Rolls
Soft and fluffy rolls filled with apple butter and cinnamon, perfect for breakfast or a snack.
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 packet instant yeast
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup milk Warmed slightly
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
Filling Ingredients
- 1 cup apple butter
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Icing Ingredients
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar For icing
- 1 tablespoon milk For icing
Instructions
Dough Preparation
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, warm the milk slightly and whisk in the melted butter and egg.
- Pour the wet ingredients into the dry mixture and stir until a dough starts to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes.
- Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour.
Rolling and Baking
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread apple butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle with cinnamon and brown sugar.
- Roll the dough tightly from one end to the other and slice into about 12 rolls.
- Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing
- While the rolls bake, mix powdered sugar with milk until smooth.
- Once baked, drizzle icing over the warm rolls.
Notes
These rolls are delightful served with coffee or tea. They can be stored at room temperature, in the fridge, or frozen for later use.