Indulge in homemade strawberry rolls with fresh strawberries for a delightful treat of soft, pillowy dough swirled with juicy strawberries and a touch of sweetness.
Baked to golden perfection with a burst of strawberry goodness. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert.
Delicious sweet rolls
Making strawberry sweet rolls at home is a deliciously rewarding endeavor that is sure to impress your taste buds and those of your loved ones. Here are a few reasons why you should consider whipping up these delightful treats in your own kitchen:
- Freshness: Using fresh strawberries and a bit of strawberry jam in your sweet rolls really elevates the fresh strawberry taste. The juicy, ripe strawberries infuse the dough with their bright flavor, elevating the overall taste and freshness of the sweet rolls.
- Homemade Goodness: Making sweet rolls from scratch allows you to control the ingredients and customize the flavors to your liking. You can adjust the sweetness, add your favorite spices, or experiment with the dough to create a truly unique treat that suits your preferences.
- Simple Pleasures: There's something incredibly satisfying about the process of making sweet rolls from scratch. From kneading the dough to rolling it out and watching it rise, the entire experience can be a joyous and fulfilling way to spend time in the kitchen. Plus, the aroma of strawberries baking in the oven is simply irresistible!
- Versatility: Strawberry sweet rolls are a versatile treat that can be enjoyed in various ways. They make a scrumptious breakfast or brunch option, a delightful afternoon snack, or a sweet ending to a special meal. You can even make them in advance and freeze them for later, making them a convenient and delicious option to have on hand for impromptu gatherings or special occasions.
- Impress Your Loved Ones: Serving homemade strawberry sweet rolls to your family, friends, or guests is sure to garner admiration and appreciation. The combination of fresh strawberries and soft, sweet dough is a delightful surprise that will leave your taste testers asking for seconds!
Roll up your sleeves, gather your ingredients, and get ready to create a batch of heavenly strawberry sweet rolls that will be the talk of the town!
Key ingredients
Ingredients
This section reviews the best ingredients and substitutions for this recipe. For an exact list of ingredients and quantities, check the recipe card below.
- Strawberries - Use fresh strawberries for this recipe. Chop into small pieces.
- Strawberry Jam - The jam adds extra flavor. I used a seedless strawberry jam, but a regular seeded jam is fine too. Homemade strawberry jam can be used too.
- Flour - Use all-purpose flour
- Yeast - I use active dry yeast
- Butter - This recipe uses melted salted butter
- Milk - The milk makes a lovely soft dough. Use whole milk or 2% milk.
- Eggs - Eggs create a rich dough perfect for rolling into filled rolls
Step by step directions
How to make it
In this section, I share step-by-step photos, cooking methods, techniques, and a general overview. For detailed instructions, temperatures, and timing, check the printable recipe card below.
- Prepare dough and place in a lightly greased container. Cover and let rise until doubled.
- Deflate dough and roll into a 10 x 14 inch rectangle
- Spread with jam and then top with strawberries and a sprinkling of sugar
- Roll up jelly roll style pinching the edge to seal and each end to seal
- Slice into 2 inch rounds and place in a lightly greased baking dish
- Cover and let rise for 30-45 minutes
- Bake in a preheated 375°F oven for 20-25 minutes
- Allow rolls to cool
- While still slightly warm, make the glaze by combining powdered sugar, milk and vanilla
- Pour over rolls and serve
Recipe tips
- The sugar sprinkled on the strawberries is optional, depending on how sweet your berries are. Do not sprinkle the sugar on before being ready to roll up the dough because the berries will begin releasing their juices.
- Once your dough is topped with the filling, roll up right away
- Slice off one end of the jelly roll and discard. Then begin slicing into 2 inch pieces using a sharp chef's knife.
- Place sweet rolls in pan as soon as each piece is sliced. They are filled with berries and can become a bit messy.
- Drizzle icing over rolls while still warm
Frequently asked questions
These sweet rolls should be eaten within 2-3 days.
If being eaten the same day, store covered at room temperature. Any longer should be stored in the refrigerator. Allow sweet rolls to come to room temperature before serving.
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Strawberry Rolls
Ingredients
Dough
Filling
- ½ cup strawberry jam
- 1½ cups strawberries (chopped)
- 1 tablespoons sugar
Glaze
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
Dough
- Place milk, yeast and sugar in the bowl of a stand mixer. Stir and then let rest for 5 minutes until bubbly.½ cup milk, 2¼ teaspoons yeast, 1 tablespoon sugar
- Stir in eggs, melted butter and 1 cup of flour2 eggs, ¼ cup butter, 2½ - 3 cups flour, ½ teaspoon salt
- Continue adding flour until dough comes together and forms a ball. Knead at a low speed with dough hook for about 5 minutes until dough is soft and pliable. You might need to add a bit more flour if the dough loses its shape.
- Form dough into a ball and place in a lightly greased container. Cover and let rise for about 1 ½ hours until it has doubled in size.
- Gently deflate dough and roll into a rectangle about 10 x 14 inches in size
Filling
- Spread jam over the top of the dough leaving about ¼ inch from the border uncovered½ cup strawberry jam
- Sprinkle with sliced strawberries and lightly sprinkle with sugar1½ cups strawberries, 1 tablespoons sugar
- Roll up jelly roll style along the long side. Once rolled, pinch the edge to the roll to hold its shape. Pinch each end to seal the roll.
- Cut roll into 2 inch pieces and place in a greased baking dish. I used a large 9 inch deep dish pie plate. You can also use a 8 x 11 casserole dish.
- Cover and let rise for about 30-45 minutes
- Preheat oven to 375°F and then bake roll for 20-25 minutes until the dough is baked through
- Place baking dish on a cooling rack and keep rolls in the dish
Icing
- When rolls are still just slightly warm, make the icing. Combine powdered sugar, vanilla and milk together in a bowl. Stir until smooth.¾ cup powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Pour over the top of the sweet rolls
- Serve while still warm or at room temperature
Notes
- The sugar sprinkled on the strawberries is optional, depending on how sweet your berries are. Do not sprinkle the sugar on before being ready to roll up the dough because the berries will begin releasing their juices.
- Once your dough is topped with the filling, roll up right away
- Slice off one end of the jelly roll and discard. Then begin slicing into 2 inch pieces using a sharp chef's knife.
- Place sweet rolls in pan as soon as each piece is sliced. They are filled with berries and can become a bit messy.
- Drizzle icing over rolls while still warm
Nutritional Disclaimer:
Nutritional information is provided as a courtesy and should only be construed as an estimate rather than a guarantee. To obtain the most precise nutritional information in a provided recipe, you should calculate the nutritional information with the exact ingredients you are using when preparing the recipe using your preferred nutrition calculator.
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