Southern Peach Cinnamon Rolls
Prep Time: 30 minutes minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Servings: 12
Mixing bowls
Whisk or electric mixer
Rolling Pin
sharp knife
Baking dish
spatula
Dough:
- 1 cup warm milk about 110°F
- 2 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 large eggs
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
Filling:
- 2 cups diced peaches fresh or canned
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Frosting:
- 4 oz cream cheese softened
- 1/4 cup butter softened
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Activate Yeast: In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let it sit for 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
Make the Dough: In a large mixing bowl, combine the sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and flour. Pour in the yeast mixture and mix until the dough comes together. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface until smooth and elastic. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until it doubles in size.
Prepare the Filling: In a small bowl, mix the diced peaches with the brown sugar and ground cinnamon until well coated.
Shape the Rolls: Roll out the risen dough into a large rectangle. Spread the peach filling evenly across the surface. Tightly roll the dough from one long side to the other, creating a log shape. Slice the log into 12 even pieces.
Second Rise: Arrange the rolls in a greased baking dish, leaving space between them. Let them rise for another 30 minutes until they puff up.
Bake the Rolls: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown and cooked through.
Make the Frosting: While the rolls are baking, beat together the softened cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until smooth and creamy.
Frost the Rolls: Once the rolls are out of the oven, let them cool slightly before drizzling the cream cheese frosting generously over the top. Serve warm.