Description
Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls combine Southern charm with classic breakfast pastry. Cream cheese frosting and deep crimson dough create an irresistible morning treat you’ll savor with pure delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour
- 1 cup (240 mL) warm milk
- 2 large eggs
- ½ cup (115 g) unsalted butter
- ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup (150 g) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cocoa powder
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 12 teaspoons red food coloring
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese
- 1 ½ cups (190 g) powdered sugar
- 3 tbsps milk or heavy cream
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Yeast Activation: Dissolve yeast in warm milk with sugar, allowing it to become frothy for 7-10 minutes, creating a foundation for the dough’s rise.
- Wet Ingredient Fusion: Whisk together remaining sugar, eggs, vanilla, melted butter, and red food coloring into the activated yeast mixture until thoroughly combined, developing a vibrant red base.
- Dry Ingredient Integration: Gradually fold flour, cocoa powder, and salt into the wet ingredients, forming a cohesive, soft dough with a rich chocolate undertone.
- Dough Preparation: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes, developing its elasticity until it becomes supple and springs back when pressed.
- First Proofing: Transfer the kneaded dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a draft-free area until it doubles in volume, approximately 1-1.5 hours.
- Filling Creation: Blend softened butter with brown sugar, cinnamon, and cocoa powder to craft a rich, aromatic filling that will infuse the rolls with deep flavor.
- Rolling and Filling: Roll the dough into a rectangular shape, spread the filling evenly, leaving a small margin on one long edge, then carefully roll into a tight log and slice into 12 equal portions.
- Second Proofing: Arrange the rolled segments in a greased baking dish, allowing slight space for expansion, then cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes until puffy and interconnected.
- Baking Process: Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for 22-25 minutes, monitoring their golden color and ensuring complete cooking.
- Frosting Finale: Prepare cream cheese frosting by beating cream cheese and butter until smooth, gradually incorporating powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk, then generously spread over warm rolls to create an irresistible, melting glaze.
Notes
- Master Yeast Activation: Ensure milk is precisely warm (110-115°F) to activate yeast without killing it, which guarantees perfect dough rising.
- Knead with Confidence: Develop gluten by kneading vigorously for exact 8-10 minutes, creating elasticity that prevents dense, heavy rolls.
- Control Temperature Zones: Use a warm, draft-free area like a turned-off oven with a pan of hot water to help dough rise consistently and evenly.
- Precise Cutting Technique: Use dental floss or a sharp serrated knife for clean, uniform roll slices that bake evenly and look professionally prepared.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 294
- Sugar: 22 g
- Sodium: 182 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 62 mg