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King Cake Cinnamon Rolls

King Cake Cinnamon Rolls

Delicious King Cake Cinnamon Rolls recipe, blending sweet rolls and festive flavors for any celebration.
Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 330

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2.25 tsp active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
Glaze
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract for glaze
  • 3 tbsp milk or cream for glaze

Equipment

  • Mixing Bowl
  • whisk
  • rolling pin
  • Baking dish
  • Oven

Method
 

Making the Dough
  1. In a bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit until frothy (5 minutes). Whisk in sugar, melted butter, and eggs.
  2. In another bowl, mix flour, salt, and cinnamon. Gradually combine with wet ingredients until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
  3. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let rise in a warm area until doubled (about 1 hour).
Assembling the Rolls
  1. Roll out the dough into a rectangle (½ inch thick). Spread softened butter on top and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
  2. Roll tightly into a log, slice into equal pieces (about 2 inches), and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise again for about 30 minutes.
Baking the Rolls
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for about 25 minutes until golden brown.
  2. For the glaze, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 330kcalCarbohydrates: 46gProtein: 5gFat: 12g

Notes

Customize the filling by adding nuts, chocolate chips, or dried fruits. Experiment with flavored extracts in your glaze for a unique twist.

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