Jul 14 2026
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Group Bakery Recipe

Inspired by Panera
Time3h
Serves12

Make Group Bakery Recipe in just 3h . Get the full recipe with step-by-step instructions at pekinthechef.com.

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm water and active dry yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Dry Ingredients

    In a large mixing bowl, whisk together all-purpose flour, granulated sugar, and salt.

  3. 3

    Combine Ingredients

    Make a well in the center of the dry ingredients and add the activated yeast mixture, melted unsalted butter, and eggs. Mix until a dough forms.

  4. 4

    Knead the Dough

    Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  5. 5

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.

Filling and Shaping

  1. 6

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, and chopped nuts (if using) and mix well.

  2. 7

    Roll Out Dough

    After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out into a rectangle about 1/4-inch thick.

  3. 8

    Add Filling

    Spread the filling mixture evenly over the rolled-out dough.

  4. 9

    Shape the Dough

    Starting from one long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into equal pieces (about 1-2 inches thick).

Final Preparation

  1. 10

    Second Rise

    Place the sliced pieces in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise again for about 30 minutes.

  2. 11

    Preheat Oven

    While the dough is rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).

  3. 12

    Bake

    Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.

  4. 13

    Prepare Topping

    In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract to create a glaze.

  5. 14

    Glaze the Rolls

    Once the rolls are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls.

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