Filled with strawberry jam and covered in a thick glaze, these Strawberry Cinnamon Rolls are the perfect start to a slow weekend morning. Perfect for Valentines, Galentines and all sorts of celebrations, they are just as perfect for a simple slow Summer morning. Decorate with freeze dried strawberries and some fresh strawberries for an extra pop of color and flavor.
Start by combining the yeast, warm milk and sugar in a large bowl or the bowl of a stand mixer. The milk should be just warm to the touch but not hot. Let bloom for 5 minutes – it should look 'bubbly'.
To that bowl, add in one whole egg and egg yolk and the melted butter. Mix to combine. Add the flour and mix to form a dough.
Knead for 8-10 minutes. Brush the bowl with a drizzle of oil and let rise in a warm place for 1 - 2 hours (until doubled in size).
Assembly
Line a 9x9" square dish with baking parchment.
Once doubled in size, punch down and tip onto lightly floured surface. Use a rolling pin to roll to about 15×8 inches. Spread the strawberry preserve over the dough in an even layer.
Starting with the long side, roll the dough away from you to form a tight log. If the jam is overflowing too much while rolling, use a spoon to scoop up the excess before continuing to roll. Keep the roll as tight as possible. Use a sharp knife to cut 9 rolls (trim off the ends and discard). Place into the lined dish. Let rest 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 360℉/170℃. Pour over the cream then bake the tray of sweet rolls for about 20 minutes: until a light golden color. Remove and let cool.
Make the frosting by combining powdered sugar and cream to form a thick but just spreadable consistency. Spread over the rolls once they've cooled. Scatter over the freeze dried strawberries and top with some fresh strawberries before serving.
Notes
Milk: Your milk should be warm but not hot. What this means is it should feel just lukewarm to the touch but at a temperature that isn't scalding/too hot to touch.