Vanilla cream rolls

Vanilla cream rolls are a delightful treat, perfect for any occasion. Here’s a simple recipe to make them

Ingredients:

For the dough:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 and 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast (1 packet)
• 1/2 cup milk, lukewarm
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1 large egg

For the vanilla cream filling:

• 1 cup heavy cream
• 1/4 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 2-3 tablespoons milk
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Make the Dough:
   • In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm milk, melted butter, and egg.
   • Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
   • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic.
   • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Vanilla Cream Filling:
   • In a mixing bowl, whip the heavy cream with powdered sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form. Set aside in the refrigerator until ready to use.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
   • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle, about 12×18 inches.
   • Spread the prepared vanilla cream filling evenly over the dough, leaving about 1/2 inch border around the edges.
   • Starting from one of the long sides, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
   • Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
4. Bake the Rolls:
   • Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving a little space between each roll for rising.
   • Cover with a clean kitchen towel and let them rise again in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
5. Bake:
   • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   • Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown on top and cooked through.
   • Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly in the pan.
6. Make the Glaze:
   • In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth and pourable. Adjust the consistency with more milk if needed.
7. Glaze the Rolls:
   • Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.
   • Allow the rolls to cool for a few more minutes before serving.

Enjoy your homemade vanilla cream rolls! They are best served fresh and warm, perfect for breakfast or as a sweet treat any time of day.