Description
Indulge in these luxurious brioche cinnamon rolls, featuring a buttery, pillowy dough infused with bright orange zest and filled with cozy, caramelized spiced apples. This elevated take on the classic cinnamon bun is remarkably soft, airy, and creates a professional bakery aroma in your own kitchen. Perfect for a relaxing Sunday morning or a festive brunch, these rolls are as forgiving as they are delicious, offering a melt-in-your-mouth experience that satisfies every sweet craving.
Ingredients
1 cup milk, warmed
8 grams active dry yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup unsalted butter, cubed and softened
Zest of 1 orange
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 large apples, peeled and diced
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
1/4 cup butter, melted (for filling)
Instructions
In a small bowl, combine warm milk and yeast; let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
In a large bowl, whisk together flour, granulated sugar, and salt.
Add the yeast mixture, orange zest, beaten egg, and vanilla to the flour, then mix until a soft dough forms.
Knead in the cubed butter until smooth and elastic, then cover and rise in a warm place for 1.5 hours.
In a bowl, toss diced apples with brown sugar and cinnamon.
Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
Brush the dough with melted butter and spread the apple-cinnamon mixture evenly across the surface.
Roll the dough tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces.
Place rolls in a greased pan and let rise for another 45 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
Ensure your milk is warm but not hot to avoid killing the yeast. The dough can be prepared the night before and left to rise in the refrigerator for a deeper flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days and reheat in the microwave briefly to restore softness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 45mg