Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls Simple Sweet Delight

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
• 1 quarter cup sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 half cup milk, warmed
• 1 quarter cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
• 1 half cup powdered sugar
• 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the warmed milk and the active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt.
3. Add the melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture and stir well. Then, pour this mixture into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
4. Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5 minutes until it’s smooth and elastic.
5. Place the kneaded dough 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.
6. In a separate bowl, mash the sliced strawberries with ground cinnamon and brown sugar to create a spreadable filling.
7. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangular shape (about 1/4 inch thick).
8. Generously spread the strawberry mixture over the dough.
9. Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
10. Place the cinnamon roll pieces in a greased baking dish. Cover them again and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
11. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) while the rolls are rising.
12. Once risen, bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
13. While the rolls are baking, whisk together the softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, and milk until smooth and creamy.
14. Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes then drizzle the cream cheese icing over the top before serving.