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Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls

Tres Leches Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 380
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 3 1/4 cups (390g) all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) instant yeast
  • 1/2 tsp fine sea salt
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk, warm (110°F/43°C)
  • 1 large egg, room temperature
  • 1/4 cup (57g) unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, very soft
  • 1 cup (200g) packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 can (12 oz) evaporated milk
  • 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk
  • 1/2 cup (120ml) whole milk

Method
 

  1. Whisk flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. Add warm milk, egg, and 1/4 cup butter. Knead 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  2. Let dough rise 1 hour until doubled. Roll into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread 1/2 cup butter, then sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  3. Roll up tightly from a long side, slice into 12 rolls, and arrange in a greased 9x13-inch dish. Let rise 30-45 minutes until puffy.
  4. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake rolls 22-25 minutes until golden and 190°F (88°C) inside.
  5. Whisk evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk, and 1/2 cup whole milk. Poke hot rolls all over with a skewer, then pour milk mixture over. Wait 10 minutes and serve warm.

Notes

Rising times are not included in the prep time; plan for about 2 hours total, or use the overnight rise option in the tips. The rolls are messier than frosted cinnamon rolls, so serve with forks and plenty of napkins.