Baker's Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough Ingredients
Filling Ingredients
Topping Ingredients
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm water (110°F) with active dry yeast and a tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine all-purpose flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Mix well.
- 3
- 4
Knead the Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar, ground cinnamon, chopped nuts, and raisins or currants.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Roll Out the Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- 8
Add Filling
Sprinkle the prepared filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
- 9
Roll and Cut
Starting from one edge, carefully roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into slices about 1-2 inches thick.
- 10
Second Rise
Place the slices on a greased baking sheet or in a baking dish, cover with a cloth, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 11
Preheat Oven
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 12
Bake the Rolls
Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Topping Preparation
- 13
Make the Glaze
In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
- 14
Glaze the Rolls
Once the rolls have cooled slightly, drizzle the glaze over the top.





