COCONUT CINNAMON ROLLS

Coconut cinnamon rolls with vanilla cold glaze are super fluffy and tasty. These rolls are much much better than any store brought rolls. If i can bake these mouth watering rolls , so can you. When they are still worm , it melts in the your mouth leaving an unforgettable taste . I challenged my self by baking these rolls very first time.

INGREDIENTS are very basic.

For dough

3 & half cups All purpose flour + extra for dusting

1 cup warm milk

4 tbsp sugar

2.5 tsp active dry yeast

1 tbsp salt

¼th cup honey

1 egg

¼th cup melted butter

  

For filling

1/4th cup melted butter

1 cup brown sugar

2 and half tbsp. of freshly ground cinnamon powder 

1 cup freshly grated coconut

For glaze

3-4 tbsp of cold vanilla glaze 

2-3 tbsp of warm milk

½ tsp vanilla extract

2-3 tbsp powdered sugar

  

How to prepare

Proof the yeast first. In a bowl add yeast4 tbsp of sugar and 1 cup of warm milk. Stir to dissolve.

1. Prepare the dough. In a large bowl combine flour, proofed yeast, salt and milk. Knead the dough with hands or stand mixer. Add butter, honey and egg. Knead until the dough is soft and sticky. If the dough is too runny and sticky you can add more flour. Transfer the kneaded dough into the greased large bowl, cover it with towel. Place the bowl at warm place like in the oven. Let it rise.

2. Now prepare the filling. In a bowl add sugar, cinnamon powder. Keep ready the grated coconut in another bowl.

3. After first rise the dough should have doubled in size. Remove the towel and transfer the dough on the well- floured or dusted surface of the kitchen counter. Knead the dough with the help of additional flour until it becomes smooth and non- sticky.

4. Roll the dough into a large rectangle shape. Spread the generous amount of melted butter over the rolled dough. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon powder. Sprinkle the grated coconut on it. Now roll up the dough from down to up and slice them evenly.

5. Place these rolls into greased pan. Cover it with cloth or towel for second rise. 

6. Bake the cinnamon rolls in a preheated oven at 180° C for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown..

7. While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. In a bowl add cold glaze, milk, sugar and vanilla extract. Mix it well, adjust the glaze to your requirement. 

8. Remove the cinnamon rolls from the oven. While still warm, pour or drizzle the glaze.

9. Enjoy these warm coconut cinnamon rolls with coffee.

Notes

* Kneading dough helps to develop the flavor and texture of the bread, so kneading is important step. Bread dough  will be sticky. But after first rise it will settle, you can handle it easily. 

* Glaze should be smooth and runny. You can prepare any sort of glaze or icing, it’s totally up to you. I prefer cold vanilla glaze because my girls love to eat with less glaze and icing. 

*Adjust the recipe to your liking and taste.

*I baked in two batches.

My girls asked me to add some chocolate chips on top, so i added some. You can  totally omit this step.

*Fill the rolls with dry fruits, chocolate chips, nuts or any other filling according to your taste.  I personally love coconut filling.

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