Description
Indulge in the warmth and nostalgia of Old-Fashioned Caramel Rolls, a delightful treat that transforms any morning into a special occasion. These gooey, sticky pastries feature soft dough enveloped in a rich cinnamon filling and topped with a decadent caramel glaze. Perfect for family gatherings or cozy weekend breakfasts, they offer a comforting bite that melts in your mouth. With a make-ahead option, you can enjoy freshly baked rolls anytime you crave this classic sweet.
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 cup brown sugar (for filling)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup brown sugar (for caramel topping)
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for caramel topping)
- 1/4 cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F and mix with sugar and yeast; let it froth for 5-10 minutes.
- Combine flour and salt; add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and egg to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead on a floured surface for 6–8 minutes until smooth; let rise in a greased bowl until doubled (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the caramel topping by melting butter with brown sugar and heavy cream; pour into a greased baking dish.
- For the filling, mix softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll tightly, slice into pieces, and place on caramel.
- Let rise again for about 30 minutes; bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg