Description
Romantic Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls bring passion to breakfast with their luscious crimson swirls. Cream cheese frosting and chocolate undertones make these rolls a sweet celebration of love perfect for sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large Eggs
- 1 cup Milk (warm)
- 1/2 cup Butter (softened)
- 2 tbsp Red Food Coloring
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup cocoa powder
- 3/4 cup granulated sugar
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate yeast by whisking it into lukewarm milk and sugar, allowing the mixture to become frothy and aromatic for approximately 5 minutes.
- Incorporate softened butter, eggs, cocoa powder, and vibrant red food coloring into the yeast mixture, then gradually fold in flour to create a smooth, elastic dough.
- Transfer the dough onto a lightly dusted surface and knead methodically for 8 minutes until achieving a silky texture.
- Place the dough in a greased container, cover, and let it expand in a warm environment until it doubles in volume, roughly 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into a rectangular shape, ensuring an even thickness across the surface.
- Generously spread softened butter across the dough, then evenly distribute sugar and cinnamon for a rich, aromatic filling.
- Carefully roll the dough into a compact log, ensuring a tight, consistent spiral.
- Slice the log into 12 uniform segments using a sharp knife or dental floss.
- Arrange the rolls in a buttered baking dish, allowing slight space between each piece for expansion.
- Cover and permit a second rise for 20 minutes until slightly puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and bake for 25 minutes until golden and fragrant.
- Once cooled slightly, drizzle with decadent cream cheese frosting before serving.
Notes
- Gentle kneading prevents tough rolls, so handle the dough delicately to keep it soft and fluffy.
- Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to activate yeast properly without killing it, maintaining perfect rising conditions.
- For dietary variations, substitute whole wheat flour for a nuttier texture or use dairy-free milk and margarine to create vegan-friendly rolls.
- Room temperature ingredients blend more smoothly, so take butter and eggs out of the refrigerator 30 minutes before starting the recipe.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 33 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Desserts, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 216
- Sugar: 11 g
- Sodium: 95 mg
- Fat: 7 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg