Description
Raspberry Sweet Rolls are soft, fluffy pastries combining the natural tang of fresh raspberries with a tender, buttery dough. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or a cozy snack, these rolls offer a delicious balance of sweet and tart flavors, easy to make with simple pantry ingredients and customizable to your preferences.
Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (plus 1 teaspoon for yeast activation)
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 1 cup milk, warmed to body temperature
- 2 large eggs, beaten
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Filling and Topping
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for spreading)
- 1 1/2 cups fresh raspberries
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk to about body temperature and dissolve the yeast with 1 teaspoon of sugar in it. Let it activate until frothy, about 5 minutes. In a large bowl, combine flour, 1/4 cup sugar, salt, and lemon zest. Add beaten eggs, melted butter, and the yeast mixture. Stir until a soft, sticky dough forms.
- Knead and Let Rise: Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
- Roll and Fill: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 12×16 inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface, then scatter fresh raspberries across the top. Roll the dough lengthwise tightly and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Final Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between each. Cover and let rise again for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
- Bake and Glaze: Bake rolls at 350°F (175°C) for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Allow to cool slightly, then drizzle with a powdered sugar glaze made by mixing powdered sugar with a small amount of milk or lemon juice for desired consistency.
Notes
- Use fresh, ripe raspberries for the best flavor and moisture.
- Avoid overfilling with berries to prevent soggy dough.
- Adjust flour or milk slightly during kneading to maintain moist but not sticky dough.
- Allow dough to rise in a warm, draft-free environment.
- Glaze rolls while warm to help it soak in and add shine.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg