Description
Soft, pillowy rolls filled with tender spiced apples and topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1/4 cup warm water (110°F)
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1/3 cup + 1 tsp granulated sugar
- 3/4 cup whole milk
- 1/3 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 2 large eggs, room temperature
- 4–4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
Apple Filling:
- 3 medium Granny Smith apples, diced
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- Pinch of salt
Cinnamon Layer:
- 1/3 cup softened butter
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
Glaze:
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tbsp milk
- 1/4 tsp vanilla
Instructions
- Cook diced apples with 2 tbsp butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and salt for 6-8 minutes. Cool completely.
- Combine warm water, yeast, and 1 tsp sugar. Let foam for 8-10 minutes.
- Heat milk, butter, remaining sugar, and salt to 120-125°F.
- In stand mixer, combine 2 cups flour, eggs, milk mixture, and yeast mixture. Mix until combined.
- Add remaining flour gradually until soft dough forms. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth.
- Rise in greased bowl for 1 hour 15 minutes until doubled.
- Roll into 18×10-inch rectangle. Spread with butter, sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture, top with apples.
- Roll into log, slice into 10 pieces. Place in greased 9×13-inch pan.
- Rise 50-60 minutes until puffy. Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden.
- Mix glaze ingredients. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
Ensure apple filling is completely cool before assembly. Store covered at room temperature for 4 days.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 28 minutes