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Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls

Sticky Apple Cider Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 360
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups apple cider
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1/2 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, very soft
  • 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 to 2 tbsp apple cider syrup (reserved from reduction)
  • 1 to 2 tsp milk (optional)

Method
 

  1. Reduce 2 cups apple cider in a saucepan over medium heat until syrupy, about 12 to 15 minutes. Cool completely and reserve 1/4 cup for dough, remainder for glaze.
  2. Warm milk and melted butter to lukewarm. Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add milk mixture, egg, and 1/4 cup cider syrup; stir to a shaggy dough. Knead 8 minutes until smooth. Rise covered 1 to 1.25 hours.
  3. Roll dough to 18×12 inches. Spread soft butter, then sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up tightly, seal seam, and cut into 12 slices.
  4. Arrange in a buttered 9×13 pan, cover, and rise 30 to 45 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake 22 to 25 minutes until golden.
  5. Cool 5 minutes. Whisk powdered sugar with reserved cider syrup, adding milk if needed. Drizzle over warm rolls and serve.

Notes

The times listed are hands-on. Plan for about 1 hour 30 minutes of rising time total, spread across the two rises. For an overnight rise, refrigerate after Step 4 and bake the next morning, adding 10 to 15 minutes to the second rise.