These Apple Cinnamon Dinner Rolls are a delightful addition to your Thanksgiving table. Soft, fluffy, and filled with sweet apple and warm cinnamon, they are perfect for family gatherings and festive meals.
This recipe combines simple ingredients and straightforward techniques to create rolls that are sure to impress your guests. Serve them warm with butter for a comforting treat.
Delicious Apple Cinnamon Dinner Rolls
These dinner rolls are infused with the flavors of fresh apples and cinnamon, making them a perfect Thanksgiving recipe. The dough is easy to work with and yields soft, pillowy rolls that can be enjoyed as a side dish or a sweet treat.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2 1/4 teaspoons) active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup peeled and diced apples (such as Granny Smith)
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup raisins or chopped nuts (optional)
- Butter for brushing
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: In a large bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy. Add melted butter, eggs, and salt, mixing well.
- Add Flour: Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix diced apples, cinnamon, brown sugar, and optional raisins or nuts.
- Shape Rolls: Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a rectangle. Spread the apple mixture evenly over the dough. Roll it tightly into a log and cut into 12 equal pieces.
- Second Rise: Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Brush with melted butter before serving.
Cook and Prep Times
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 50 minutes
Nutrition Information
- Servings: 12 rolls
- Calories: 180kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
