Ingredients
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- 3 ¼ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- 2 ¼ teaspoons instant yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 large egg
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons red food coloring (or more as desired for color)
- 1 tablespoon buttermilk
- ½ cup brown sugar, packed
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (add more if needed)
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Warm the milk to about 110°F, then add the yeast and a teaspoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes foamy.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, cocoa powder, and red food coloring. Add in the yeast mixture, softened butter, egg, and buttermilk. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- If the dough feels too sticky, add an extra tablespoon of flour at a time. Knead the dough for 7–8 minutes on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Mix the brown sugar, granulated sugar, cocoa powder, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Set aside the softened butter for spreading.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down gently. Roll it out into a rectangle about 12×16 inches. Spread the softened butter evenly across the dough, then sprinkle the filling mixture over the top.
- Starting from the long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Cut it into 12 equal slices.
- Arrange the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, cover, and let them rise for 30–40 minutes until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20–25 minutes until golden on top.
- Whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls. Serve immediately.
Notes
Use a kitchen thermometer for the milk to ensure yeast activation. For clean slices, dental floss works well.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 25mg