Description
Old-Fashioned Caramel Rolls are a delightful indulgence that transforms any gathering into a heartwarming occasion. With their pillowy-soft dough swirled with cinnamon and enveloped in a luscious caramel glaze, these gooey treats offer the perfect blend of comfort and nostalgia. Whether you’re enjoying them for breakfast on a chilly morning or serving them at a family brunch, these rolls are sure to impress. The best part? They’re surprisingly easy to make, even for novice bakers. Let the aroma of freshly baked caramel rolls fill your home and create lasting memories around the kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1 egg
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (packed)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by warming milk to about 110°F, stirring in sugar and yeast, and letting it froth for 5-10 minutes.
- In a large bowl, mix flour and salt; create a well and add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg. Stir until shaggy.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 6-8 minutes until smooth.
- Place in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot for about an hour or until doubled.
- Prepare caramel topping by melting butter in a saucepan with brown sugar and heavy cream; pour into a greased baking dish.
- Make filling by combining softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, slice into pieces.
- Arrange rolls cut-side down in the caramel topping; cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F; bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before inverting onto a serving platter to enjoy warm.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 30mg