Breakfast Rolls with Rose Buttercream

Embark on a journey of culinary delight with the “Breakfast Rolls with Rose Buttercream.” This recipe marries the comfort of freshly baked rolls with the elegance of rose-scented buttercream, resulting in a treat that tantalizes both the taste buds and the senses. The soft and indulgent dough, enriched with butter, forms the canvas for a sweet surprise—cherry pie filling that adds a burst of fruity goodness. Crowned with a delicate rose-infused buttercream, these rolls transform breakfast into a luxurious experience reminiscent of a high-tea affair. As you delve into the intricacies of crafting this masterpiece, you’ll uncover the joy of baking and the art of presentation, all wrapped in the delightful aroma of freshly baked pastries. Join us in unraveling the magic of creating these breakfast rolls, a fusion of flavors that transforms ordinary mornings into extraordinary moments.

Ingredients

For the Dough:

• ¾ cup milk
• ½ cup water
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup unsalted butter, cut into pieces
• 4 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
• ½ cup sugar
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2½ teaspoons SAF yeast or 1 tablespoon bread machine yeast

For the Filling:

• 1 (22-ounce / 623.7-g) can cherry pie filling

For the Rose Buttercream:

• 1 cup sifted confectioners’ sugar
• Pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons warm milk
• ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or 1¼ teaspoons vanilla powder added to the sugar
• ½ teaspoon rose water, optional
• 1½ tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Preparations

1. Begin the journey of crafting these exquisite breakfast rolls by assembling the dough’s ingredients in your bread machine’s pan, adhering to the recommended order by the manufacturer.
2. Select the Dough cycle and press Start. Witness the transformation of the ingredients into a soft, yielding dough ball. At the end of the cycle, when the machine beeps, press Stop and unplug the machine. Release the dough and shape it into a thick square, ensuring it fits snugly into a 4-quart plastic bucket that has been lovingly greased or sprayed with butter-flavored cooking spray. Cover the dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate it for a nurturing 2 hours or, better yet, allow it to rest overnight.
3. Gracefully prepare for the creation of your masterpieces by lining two baking sheets with parchment paper. Gently deflate the dough and place it on a lightly floured surface. With the grace of an artist, roll out the dough into a 12-by-16-by-¼-inch rectangle.
4. With a sharp knife or a pastry wheel, bestow upon the dough 16 one-inch-wide strips, cutting lengthwise. Embark on a dance of twisting these strips in opposite directions, creating a coiled pinwheel as you wrap them around one end. Allow the tail to tuck underneath. This symphony of shapes should be repeated with all the strips. Place the pinwheels on the baking sheets, ensuring a distance of at least 2 inches between each creation. Allow them to rest beneath a gentle layer of plastic wrap, watching as they rise and double in bulk, a process that takes approximately 1 to 1½ hours. Alternatively, you can cover them and let them rise in the refrigerator overnight, ready to be filled and baked in the morning.
5. With a sense of anticipation, preheat the oven to 400ºF (205ºC), setting the stage for your creations to shine.
6. Gently create an indentation in the center of each coiled pinwheel with your fingertips, preparing a loving nest for the filling. With careful precision, introduce approximately 2 tablespoons of the cherry pie filling into each indentation, ensuring that it is lovingly embraced by the dough.
7. To avoid the risk of the bottoms burning, place a second baking sheet of the same dimensions beneath one of the pans holding your pastries. Bake the rolls for 13 to 16 minutes, an orchestration that will fill your kitchen with delightful aromas and hues of golden brown.
8. As the rolls emerge from the oven, place the pan on a wire rack, allowing them to cool. The sight of these delicate treats cooling is a sight to behold, with the promise of even greater indulgence to come.
9. While the second batch of rolls embarks on its journey in the oven, it’s time to create the exquisite rose buttercream frosting. This magical mixture begins with whisking together sifted confectioners’ sugar, a pinch of salt, warm milk, and the choice of either vanilla extract or vanilla powder. The optional addition of rose water introduces a fragrant elegance that complements the cherry filling.
10. To complete the buttercream, add room-temperature unsalted butter and whisk until the mixture is not just smooth but also delightfully thick and pourable.
11. With your creation ready, gracefully drizzle the rose buttercream over the warm pastries that are still nestled on the baking sheet. A spoon, a pastry bag fitted with a small plain tip, or even your fingertips can assist in this artistic endeavor.
12. Allow the pastries to transition from warmth to a gentle coolness on wire racks, the frosting setting into a delicate embrace that enhances the visual appeal and complements the flavor profile.
13. The final step before savoring the fruits of your labor is to allow the pastries to cool for 15 minutes on the racks. This patience is a virtue that will be richly rewarded as you finally take a bite of these exquisite breakfast rolls.

Nutritional Information per Serving

• Calories: 86
• Fat: 7g
• Carbohydrates: 5g
• Fiber: 0g
• Sugar: 4g

The “Breakfast Rolls with Rose Buttercream” epitomize the art of indulgence, transforming ordinary mornings into extraordinary experiences. This recipe seamlessly blends the richness of freshly baked rolls with the elegance of rose-scented buttercream, creating a treat that is both visually alluring and incredibly delectable.

Every element of this creation is thoughtfully composed to bring joy to the senses. The dough, lovingly prepared with milk, water, egg, and butter, emerges from the bread machine as a soft and yielding canvas awaiting transformation. With a touch of sugar and a pinch of salt, the dough is poised to accept its filling and adornment.

The rolls are artfully shaped into pinwheels, a testament to the patience and craftsmanship that goes into each creation. The delicate dance of rolling, twisting, and shaping results in a visual symphony that speaks to the heart of baking as an art form.

The filling, cherry pie filling in this case, adds a burst of fruity sweetness to the rolls. With precision and care, each roll is graced with a gentle touch of the filling, a reminder of the care that goes into each step of the process. The result is a harmonious balance of flavors, with the rich dough enveloping the sweetness of the filling in an embrace that feels both comforting and luxurious.