Description
Delightfully soft and fluffy Peachy Cinnamon Rolls combine the classic warmth of cinnamon and brown sugar with juicy fresh peaches for a perfect summer twist on a breakfast favorite. Baked golden and topped with a smooth peach glaze, these rolls offer a sweet, fruity burst in every bite, ideal for a weekend brunch or dessert.
Ingredients
Scale
Dough
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- â…“ cup granulated sugar
- â…“ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 2 cups diced fresh peaches (peeled if desired)
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Glaze
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons peach juice or milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large mixing bowl, combine warm milk, active dry yeast, and granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the mixture becomes foamy, indicating the yeast is active.
- Make Dough: Stir in melted butter, eggs, and salt into the yeast mixture. Gradually add the all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 to 7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl and cover it. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1 ½ hours, or until it doubles in size.
- Prepare Filling: Mix softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon in a small bowl. In a separate bowl, toss diced fresh peaches with cornstarch to absorb excess moisture and prevent sogginess.
- Roll Out Dough: Once risen, punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle.
- Add Filling: Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture evenly over the rolled dough and sprinkle the coated diced peaches on top.
- Form Rolls: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal rolls.
- Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let them rise again for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until they are golden brown and cooked through.
- Make Glaze: While baking, whisk together powdered sugar, peach juice (or milk), and vanilla extract until smooth.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the peach glaze over warm cinnamon rolls before serving for a delicious finishing touch.
Notes
- Canned or frozen peaches can be used if fresh peaches are not available; just be sure to thaw and drain excess moisture.
- For a richer glaze, substitute cream cheese for part of the powdered sugar mixture.
- These rolls taste best the day they are made but can be reheated gently in the microwave for a fresh-from-the-oven experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes plus rising time (1 hour 30 minutes)
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 24 g
- Sodium: 160 mg
- Fat: 11 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 50 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 45 mg
