Ingredients
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 ¼ teaspoons) active dry yeast
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup whole milk
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 1 large egg
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (for brushing)
- 1 ½ cups peeled and diced apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work well)
- ¼ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
If you’re out of whole milk, feel free to substitute with almond milk for a slightly nutty flavor. You can also swap the cream cheese in the frosting for Greek yogurt if you prefer a tangier glaze.
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, yeast, and salt. Mix well.
- Warm the milk until it’s lukewarm (about 110°F) and add it to the dry ingredients, along with the softened butter, egg, and vanilla extract. Mix until a dough begins to form.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. Place it in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, prepare the apple filling. In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and lemon juice. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, until apples are tender. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about ¼ inch thick.
- Brush the melted butter over the dough and spread the apple mixture evenly across the surface.
- Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from the long side. Slice into 12 equal pieces and place them cut side up in a greased baking dish.
- Cover and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown.
- For the icing, mix together the powdered sugar, cream cheese, and milk until smooth. Drizzle over the warm rolls before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International