Apple Cinnamon Rolls

🧂 Ingredients

• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 packet active dry yeast

  2 1/4 tsp
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 3/4 cup warm milk

  110°F
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter

  melted
• 1 large egg
• 1 cup brown sugar

  for filling
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 2 tbsp butter

  softened, for filling
• 1 1/2 cups apples

  peeled and diced
• 1 cup powdered sugar

  for glaze
• 2 tbsp milk

  for glaze
• 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

  for glaze

Instructions

• 1 In a mixing bowl, combine the warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5-10
  minutes until foamy.
• 2 Add the melted butter, egg, and salt, then gradually mix in the flour until a
  dough forms.
• 3 Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, then cover and let rise in a warm place for 1
  hour or until doubled in size.
• 4 In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon for the filling.
• 5 Roll out the dough into a 15×9-inch rectangle and spread softened butter over
  the surface.
• 6 Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough, then add the
  diced apples.
• 7 Roll the dough tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal rolls.
• 8 Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30
  minutes.
• 9 Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake for 22-25 minutes, or until golden
  brown.
• 10 In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the
  glaze.
• 11 Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls before serving.

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