Irresistible Strawberry Buns with Cream Cheese Icing Delight
Indulge in these delightful Strawberry Buns with Cream Cheese Icing, a perfect sweet treat showcasing seasonal strawberries.
Equipment
- - Large bowl
- microwave
- Parchment paper
- Oven
- Rolling Pin
Ingredients
Dough Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour provides structure
- 1 cup sugar can substitute with coconut sugar
- 1 packet rapid yeast ensure it's fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
- 0.5 cup milk whole milk preferred
- 0.25 cup butter use unsalted
- 1 large egg or flax egg for vegan option
- 0.5 cup strawberry preserves can replace with raspberry or apricot
Cream Cheese Icing Ingredients
- 2 cups powdered sugar sweetens icing
- 8 oz cream cheese full-fat recommended
- 2 tablespoons milk for icing consistency
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract choose pure for best taste
- 0.25 teaspoon salt balances sweetness
Instructions
Making the Rolls
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, rapid yeast, sugar, and salt until well mixed.
- Gently warm the milk and butter in the microwave to about 110°F, then add this to the flour mixture.
- Add the egg to the flour mixture and beat until fully mixed.
- Slowly sprinkle in the remaining flour until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough into an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for about 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into an 18x12-inch rectangle and spread an even layer of strawberry preserves.
- Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly and pinch the edge closed.
- Cut the rolled dough into 12 sections and arrange them in a parchment-lined pan, letting them rise for another hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F and bake the rolls for about 30 minutes until golden brown.
- Microwave the cream cheese just until softened, then mix in the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla extract, and salt until creamy.
- Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls as they cool.
Notes
Store leftover buns in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. They can be refrigerated for a week or frozen for up to 2 months.