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Almond Sweet Rolls

Heavenly Almond Sweet Rolls: Your New Breakfast Obsession

Delightful Almond Sweet Rolls with rich almond filling for a luxurious breakfast experience.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Rising Time 2 hours
Total Time 3 hours
Servings: 12 rolls
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough
  • 4 cups All-Purpose Flour Substitute with gluten-free flour blend if needed.
  • 1/3 cup Granulated Sugar Replace with coconut sugar for lower glycemic option.
  • 2 teaspoons Rapid Rise Instant Yeast Use active dry yeast if necessary.
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 cup Milk Use almond milk for a dairy-free variant.
  • 1/3 cup Unsalted Butter Can substitute with margarine or vegan butter.
  • 1 large Egg Replace with 1/4 cup applesauce for egg-free option.
Almond Filling
  • 1/2 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 1 cup Almond Meal Can use ground almonds if not available.
  • 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Almond Extract Vanilla extract can be used as a substitute.
  • 1 pinch Salt
Frosting
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese Softened.
  • 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter Softened.
  • 2 cups Powdered Sugar Can use confectioner's sugar for gluten-free option.
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
Topping
  • 1/2 cup Slivered Almonds Can substitute with chopped walnuts or pecans.

Equipment

  • Mixing bowl
  • Baking Pan
  • saucepan
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Prepare Dough
  1. Combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt in a mixing bowl. Warm milk and butter in a saucepan until melted, then add to dry ingredients with beaten egg. Mix until rough dough forms.
Knead the Dough
  1. Knead dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth. Let it rise in an oiled bowl for about 1 hour.
Make Almond Filling
  1. Mix butter, almond meal, sugar, egg, almond extract, and salt in a bowl until a thick paste forms.
Roll and Shape
  1. Roll risen dough into a rectangle, spread filling, and roll tightly into a log. Cut into 12 rolls.
Final Rise
  1. Place rolls in greased dish, cover, and let rise for another hour.
Bake
  1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake rolls for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare Frosting
  1. Beat cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla in a bowl until smooth.
Frost and Serve
  1. Frost cooled rolls and sprinkle with slivered almonds before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 220mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use warm ingredients for best results and store leftovers properly for optimal freshness.

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