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Homemade Sweet Rolls with Jam Filling
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Homemade Sweet Rolls with Jam Filling
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Homemade Sweet Rolls with Jam Filling

Indulge in these delightful homemade sweet rolls, perfect for breakfast or a satisfying snack. This recipe guides you through creating soft, fluffy dough from scratch, filling it with your favorite strawberry or blueberry jam, and baking it to golden perfection. The process involves two kneading stages and two resting periods to ensure a tender crumb and rich flavor.
#Sweet Rolls
#Bread
#Baking
#Dessert
#Breakfast
#Snack
#Pastry
#Yeast Dough
#Jam
Kneading the dough
Kneading the dough

Recipe Information

40m
Prep Time
25m
Cook Time
3h 20m
Total Time
13
Servings
Medium
European
English
Nutrition (per serving)
240
Calories
6g
Protein
43g
Carbs
4g
Fat
Shaping sweet rolls
Shaping sweet rolls

Ingredients

  • Bread flour

    500 g
  • Instant Yeast

    6 g
  • Sugar

    40 g
  • Fresh Milk
    (warm)

    270 ml
  • Egg
    (for dough)

    1
  • Butter
    (softened)

    50 g
  • Salt

    5 g
  • Strawberry jam
    (for filling)

    as needed
  • Blueberry jam
    (for filling)

    as needed
  • Water
    (for spraying)

    as needed
  • Egg
    (for egg wash)

    1
  • Milk
    (for egg wash)

    1 Tbsp
Servings: 13
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Rolls before baking with egg wash
Rolls before baking with egg wash

Instructions

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  • 1

    In a mixer bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, and sugar. Add fresh milk and one egg. Knead the dough for 8 minutes until it comes together and forms a smooth ball.
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    In a mixer bowl, combine bread flour, instant yeast, and sugar. Add fresh milk and one egg. Knead the dough for 8 minutes until it comes together and forms a smooth ball.
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    Ensure your milk is lukewarm (around 105-115°F or 40-46°C) to activate the yeast properly.
  • 2

    Add the softened butter and salt to the dough. Continue kneading for another 4 minutes until the butter and salt are fully incorporated and the dough is elastic and smooth.
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    Add the softened butter and salt to the dough. Continue kneading for another 4 minutes until the butter and salt are fully incorporated and the dough is elastic and smooth.
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    The dough might seem sticky at first, but keep kneading; it will become smoother.
  • 3

    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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    Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover it with plastic wrap or a damp cloth, and let it rest in a warm place for 60 minutes, or until it has doubled in size.
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    A warm oven (turned off) or a sunny spot can help the dough rise faster.
  • 4

    Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into approximately 60g pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball.
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    Gently punch down the risen dough to release the air. Divide the dough into approximately 60g pieces and roll each piece into a smooth ball.
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    Use a kitchen scale for consistent roll sizes.
  • 5

    Arrange the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover them loosely, and let them rest for 15 minutes. This step helps the dough relax, making it easier to shape.
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    Arrange the dough balls on a baking sheet, cover them loosely, and let them rest for 15 minutes. This step helps the dough relax, making it easier to shape.
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    Don't skip this rest; it's crucial for easier handling of the dough.
  • 6

    Flatten each dough ball into a disc. Spoon a generous amount of strawberry or blueberry jam into the center. Carefully gather the edges of the dough around the jam and pinch them together to seal, forming your sweet rolls.
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    Flatten each dough ball into a disc. Spoon a generous amount of strawberry or blueberry jam into the center. Carefully gather the edges of the dough around the jam and pinch them together to seal, forming your sweet rolls.
    15m

    Ensure the jam is completely sealed inside to prevent it from leaking during baking.
  • 7

    Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray them with water, cover, and let them rest for another 60 minutes for their second rise, or until visibly puffy.
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    Place the shaped rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Lightly spray them with water, cover, and let them rest for another 60 minutes for their second rise, or until visibly puffy.
    1h

    The water spray helps keep the surface of the rolls soft during the rise.
  • 8

    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). In a small bowl, whisk one egg with 1 tablespoon of milk to create an egg wash. Gently brush the top of each risen roll with the egg wash for a golden finish.
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    Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). In a small bowl, whisk one egg with 1 tablespoon of milk to create an egg wash. Gently brush the top of each risen roll with the egg wash for a golden finish.
    5m

    Apply the egg wash carefully to avoid deflating the rolls.
  • 9

    Bake the sweet rolls in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are beautifully golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
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    Bake the sweet rolls in the preheated oven for approximately 25 minutes, or until they are beautifully golden brown and cooked through. Baking time may vary slightly depending on your oven.
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    Keep an eye on the rolls towards the end of baking to prevent over-browning.
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