The Humpherys Family

ZZ Caramel Apple Cinnamon Rolls FILLING COMBO

Recipe Added:  9/11/2014
¾ cup milk, 110F
2¼ tsp instant yeast
3 eggs, at room temperature
4¼ cups flour
½ cup cornstarch
½ cup sugar
1½ tsp salt
¾ cup butter, cubed, softened
 Filling
1½ cups brown sugar
4½ tsp cinnamon
¼ tsp salt
4 Tbsp butter, softened
1 apple, peeled, chopped
¼ cup Salted Caramel Sauce {see recipe}

Caramel Icing
½ cup powdered sugar
2 Tbsp heavy cream
1 Tbsp Salted Caramel Sauce {see recipe}
Whisk together milk and yeast in a 2-cup liquid measuring cup until yeast dissolves, then whisk in eggs. In bowl of a stand mixer fitted with dough hook, mix together flour, cornstarch, sugar and salt on low speed until combined. With mixer on low, add milk mixture and mix until dough comes together, about 1 minute.

Increase speed to medium and add butter, one piece at a time, until incorporated. Continue to mix until dough is smooth, about 10 minutes. If after mixing for 10 minutes the dough is still wet and sticky, add up to another 4 Tbsp of flour, 1 Tbsp at a time, until dough pulls away from sides of bowl. Turn dough onto a clean surface and knead briefly to form a round, smooth ball. Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm area and rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.

Filling  In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon and salt. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and roll into an 18-inch square. Using an offset spatula, spread softened butter over dough, leaving a ½-inch border around edges. Sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over top, then sprinkle chopped apple and drizzle with caramel sauce. Beginning with edge nearest you, roll dough into a tight cylinder and pinch  seams closed. Using a sharp knife or bench scraper, cut roll into 12 even pieces. Place pieces in a greased 9x13 baking dish. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Preheat oven to 350F. Remove plastic wrap and bake until cinnamon rolls are golden brown, 35-40 minutes. Remove from oven and cool while you prepare the icing.

Caramel Icing  In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, cream and caramel sauce until smooth. Using a small whisk or spoon, drizzle icing over cinnamon rolls. Store leftovers tightly wrapped with plastic.
Advanced Preparation
After placing the rolls in the pan and covering with plastic wrap, you can place the pan in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 24 hours. When ready to bake, remove from the refrigerator and let sit at room temperature for 1 hour before proceeding with the next step.
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