Description
These Jammin’ Raspberry Buns are a fruity twist on classic cinnamon rolls, made with a soft, fluffy milk bread dough using the tangzhong method for extra moisture. Swirled with sweet-tart raspberry jam and topped with raspberry cream cheese frosting, these rolls are perfect for breakfast, brunch, or an indulgent treat.
Ingredients
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or the Tangzhong:
- 3 tbsp (43g) water
- 3 tbsp (43g) whole milk (cold)
- ½ cup (15g) freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
- 2 tbsp (15g) King Arthur Bread Flour
For the Dough:
- ½ cup (113g) whole milk (cold)
- 2 ½ cups (300g) bread flour
- 4 tbsp (57g) melted butter
- ¼ cup (50g) sugar
- 1 large egg
- 2 tbsp (14g) dry milk powder
- 1 tbsp (9g) instant yeast
- 1 tsp salt
- Zest of ½ lemon
For the Filling:
- ¼ cup (85g) raspberry jam
- 1 tbsp bread flour
For the Frosting:
- 3 oz (85g) cream cheese (softened)
- 2 tbsp (28g) butter (softened)
- ¾ cup (99g) confectioners’ sugar
- 2 tbsp freeze-dried raspberries, crushed
- ¼ tsp vanilla extract
- Zest of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Make the Tangzhong: Cook water, milk, raspberries, and flour over low heat until thickened into a paste. Let cool.
- Prepare the Dough: Add cold milk to the tangzhong. Mix in flour, butter, sugar, egg, dry milk, yeast, salt, and lemon zest. Knead until smooth. Let rise 1.5-2 hours.
- Make the Filling: Mix raspberry jam with flour to thicken.
- Roll and Fill: Roll dough into a 10”x13” rectangle. Spread jam, then roll into a tight log. Slice into 10 buns.
- Second Rise: Place buns in a greased pan. Let rise for 25-35 minutes.
- Bake: Bake at 350°F for 18-20 minutes until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Make the Frosting: Beat cream cheese, butter, sugar, raspberries, vanilla, and lemon zest until smooth. Spread on warm buns.
Notes
- Use freeze-dried raspberries for intense flavor.
- Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat before serving.
- Substitute strawberry jam for a variation.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18-20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, DessertBreakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Bakery-Style