Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- 1. Start with the dough. In a stand mixer bowl, combine 2 ¼ cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 ¼ teaspoons instant dry yeast, and pinch salt. Mix these dry ingredients together until well combined.
- 2. Warm ½ cup milk in a microwave until it’s about 110°F, roughly 45 seconds. It should be warm, not hot, as excessive heat can kill the yeast. Pour the warm milk into the dry ingredients.
- 3. Add 1 large egg and 3 tablespoons canola oil to the bowl. Mix on low speed until the dough starts to come together.
- 4. Knead the dough on low speed for about 7 minutes. If the dough is too sticky after 5 minutes, gradually add the remaining ¼ cup all-purpose flour, one tablespoon at a time, until it clears the sides of the bowl but remains a bit sticky.
- 5. Once kneaded, turn the dough out into a greased bowl, cover it with plastic wrap, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size—about 2 hours.
- 6. After the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Knead it for about 3 minutes, then roll it out into an 18 by 12-inch rectangle with a rolling pin.
- 7. Spread 2 tablespoons unsalted butter evenly over the surface of the rolled dough. Next, spread 3/4 cup strawberry preserves on top, leaving a small margin around the edges.
- 8. Starting from a long side, roll the dough tightly into a cylinder. Slice the rolled dough into 8 to 10 pieces. Use a serrated knife or dental floss to make neat cuts without squishing the rolls.
- 9. Place the rolls into a greased pie dish. Cover them with plastic wrap and let them rise again in a warm place until nearly doubled in size—about 60 to 75 minutes.
- 10. Preheat your oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes, until they’re lightly golden on top.
- 11. While the rolls bake, make the glaze. In a bowl, combine 3 ounces cream cheese, ⅓ cup granulated sugar, and 2 to 3 tablespoons unsalted butter. Mix until smooth.
- 12. Once baked, drizzle the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls and serve immediately. These sweet rolls are best enjoyed fresh but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
Notes
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