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Maple Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Delight in these soft and sweet Maple Cinnamon Rolls, perfectly balanced with a rich cinnamon filling and a luscious maple syrup glaze. This homemade treat combines fluffy dough enriched with eggs and butter, filled with a brown sugar-cinnamon mixture, and finished off with a smooth maple frosting that’s ideal for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

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Dough Ingredients

  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 tbsp granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 large eggs

Filling Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup pure maple syrup

Maple Glaze Ingredients

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp pure maple syrup
  • 1–2 tbsp milk (adjust for desired consistency)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the yeast mixture: In a small saucepan, warm the milk, water, and butter until the mixture is warm to the touch but not hot (about 110°F). Remove from heat and stir in sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy to activate the yeast.
  2. Make the dough: In a large bowl, combine the flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix and knead the dough until smooth and elastic, about 7-10 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a mixer with dough hook. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  3. Prepare the filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and maple syrup in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.
  4. Roll out the dough: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle approximately 15×9 inches.
  5. Apply the filling: Spread the cinnamon-maple filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
  6. Form the rolls: Starting at the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal slices and place them in a greased baking pan, spaced slightly apart.
  7. Second rise: Cover the rolls with a towel and allow them to rise again in a warm place until nearly doubled, about 30-45 minutes.
  8. Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
  9. Make the glaze: While the rolls bake, whisk together the powdered sugar, maple syrup, and milk until smooth and pourable.
  10. Glaze and serve: Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool slightly before drizzling the maple glaze evenly over them. Serve warm for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • Make sure the milk and water mixture is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast.
  • You can use fresh yeast instead of instant yeast, adjusting the quantity accordingly.
  • For an extra moist texture, cover the baking pan tightly with foil halfway through baking and remove it for the final 5 minutes.
  • The glaze consistency can be adjusted by varying the milk quantity to your liking.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in the microwave for a soft, warm treat.

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