Giant Snowflake Sweet Roll (Printable Version)

Soft, pull-apart sweet rolls shaped into a beautiful snowflake for festive occasions.

# List of Ingredients:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
03 - 1 cup whole milk, warm (about 110°F)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tsp salt

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Icing

12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 2 to 3 tbsp milk
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# How to Make It:

01 - In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Mix thoroughly.
03 - Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
05 - In a small bowl, combine softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly mixed.
06 - Punch down dough and divide on a lightly floured surface into 4 equal pieces. Roll each piece into a 12-inch circle. Place one circle on parchment-lined baking sheet and spread one-third of the filling evenly. Repeat layering ending with dough on top.
07 - Place a 3-inch round cutter at the center without cutting through. Cut dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the center.
08 - Take two adjacent strips, twist them away from each other twice, and pinch ends together. Repeat for all pairs to form snowflake shape.
09 - Cover loosely and let rise for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
10 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
11 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create icing. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft and pillowy sweet rolls
  • Perfect for festive gatherings
02 -
  • Add orange zest to the filling for a festive twist
  • Try adding chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the filling
03 -
  • Use room temperature ingredients for better dough consistency
  • Ensure dough rises completely for a fluffy texture
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