Here’s a simple recipe for Vanilla Cream Rolls:
Ingredients:
For the Dough:
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup butter, softened
- 1 large egg
For the Vanilla Cream Filling:
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 1/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for thicker cream)
For the Glaze:
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tbsp milk
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions:
For the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt, and yeast. Stir to combine.
- Add warm milk, butter, and egg to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
For the Vanilla Cream Filling:
- In a medium saucepan, whisk the heavy cream, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract together over medium heat.
- If you prefer a thicker filling, dissolve cornstarch in a small amount of cold milk and add to the cream mixture, stirring constantly until the cream thickens. Remove from heat once it reaches a pudding-like consistency and let it cool.
Assembling the Rolls:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 10×14 inches).
- Spread the vanilla cream filling evenly over the dough.
- Roll the dough up tightly from one long side to the other, pinching the edges to seal.
- Cut the rolled dough into 1-inch slices and place them in the prepared baking dish.
- Cover the rolls and let them rise for about 30 minutes.
- Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
For the Glaze:
- While the rolls are baking, mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls once they come out of the oven.
Let the rolls cool for a few minutes, then serve and enjoy your delicious vanilla cream rolls!