What Shall We Bake Today?

The last recipe this month is Apple Cinnamon Rolls!

Ingredients:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/4 cup granulated sugar

2 tsp instant yeast

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 cup warm milk

1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted

1 large egg

2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced

1 tsp ground cinnamon

1/4 cup brown sugar, packed

1/2 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)

1-2 tbsp milk (for glaze)

Instructions:

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.

In a separate bowl, whisk together the warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.

Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes, or until smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a medium bowl, toss the diced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar.

Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

Spread the apple mixture evenly over the dough, then roll it up tightly from one edge.

Cut the dough into 8 even slices and place them in a greased baking pan.

Cover and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes, or until puffy.

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze by whisking together the powdered sugar and milk until smooth.

Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.

ENJOY!