Serving Details
- Yields: 12 rolls
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Rise Time: 1-2 hours
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
Recipe Description
These luxurious cinnamon rolls are perfect for a special occasion. The marzipan filling adds a touch of sweetness and richness, while the almond paste topping is a traditional Simnel cake touch.
Ingredients
For the Dough:**
- 1 cup warm milk
- 1 package (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
For the Filling:**
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup marzipan, grated
For the Topping:**
- 1/4 cup almond paste, rolled into 12 small balls
- 1 egg, beaten
- Demerara sugar, for sprinkling
Instructions
Make the Dough:
- In a large bowl, combine the warm milk, yeast, sugar, and salt.
- Let stand for 10 minutes, or until foamy.
- Stir in the flour, melted butter, and egg.
- Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
Roll Out and Fill the Dough:
- Punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface to a 12×18-inch rectangle.
- Spread the softened butter over the dough.
- Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Sprinkle the grated marzipan over the dough.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from the long side with the filling.
- Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Top each piece with a small ball of almond paste.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with beaten egg and sprinkle with demerara sugar.
Bake the Rolls:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.
Tips
- For a richer flavor, use unsalted butter.
- You can add other flavors to the filling, such as orange zest or dried fruit.
- To make the rolls extra special, glaze them with a simple icing.
Nutritional Information (Approximate per roll):
- Calories: 300
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
- Sodium: 15
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup marzipan, grated