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- Milk<\/strong>- use any kind you like. I used oat milk for this recipe. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quick yeast<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sugar<\/strong>- I used raw cane sugar. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Egg<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Coconut oil<\/strong>- or use organic grass fed butter. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- All purpose or white wheat flour<\/strong>- I use unbleached organic flour. I've also used white wheat flour and they taste just as good! <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Wheat germ<\/strong>- I added this for a little extra nutrition in the cinnamon rolls. <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pink sea salt<\/strong>- make sure to buy sea salt!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pink pitaya powder<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Love baking and want to truly take your healthy baking up a notch? Read my full No Discard Sourdough Starter Guide for Beginners<\/a><\/strong>! You can use sourdough starter in everything from cookies to cakes, cinnamon rolls, breads, and so much more!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make your dough pink for valentine's day<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
There are a couple of ways you can turn any dough pink: red liquid food dye, pink pitaya powder, or beet root powder. I love using pink pitaya powder and beet root powder for a natural pink color. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What's the difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Although they are both equally delicious, there is actually a difference between cinnamon rolls and cinnamon buns. Cinnamon rolls are rolled with a cinnamon and sugar mixture, baked, and then frosted directly in the pan after baking with a butter or cream cheese frosting. Cinnamon buns, on the other hand, are traditionally made with a sticky nut and sugar mixture poured into the pan before<\/em> the rolled dough is placed on top. After baking, cinnamon buns are served upside down so that the sticky nut glaze from the bottom of the pan is now on top of the buns.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to make pink cinnamon rolls dough<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
In the bowl of a standing mixer, mix together \u00be cup warm milk and 2 \u00bc teaspoon quick yeast<\/strong>. Let this mixture rest for 5-10 minutes<\/strong> or until the yeast is frothy and activated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, add \u00bc cup sugar, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, and \u00bc cup melted and cooled coconut oil or butter<\/strong>. Mix until just combined with the paddle attachment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Next, add 2 \u00bd cups of flour, \u00bd cup wheat germ, \u00be teaspoon pink sea salt, and 1 tablespoon pink pitaya powder<\/strong>. Turn your mixer on low with the paddle attachment and mix until the flour is incorporated.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Switch to the hook attachment. Knead the dough on low speed for about 8 minutes.<\/strong> Add more flour as needed. I ended up adding an extra \u00bd cup of flour (for a total of 3 cups), but it might vary depending on how humid it is where you live. Your dough should be tacky but not sticky. If the dough sticks to your fingers when you touch it, add \u215b cup extra flour at a time. The dough should pull away from the sides of the bowl and form into a uniform ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once you are done kneading your dough, remove the hook attachment and cover the bowl with a tight fitting piece of plastic wrap, and then a clean towel<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow your dough to rise at warm room temperature for 1-1 \u00bd hours or until doubled in size<\/strong>. If your house is cold, place your bowl in the oven and wrap it with another towel to keep it warm. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Once your dough is risen, sprinkle a clean counter with flour. Roll your dough into a large rectangle<\/strong> like this:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make filling for your pink cinnamon rolls<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Filling ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Dark brown sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Ground cinnamon<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Melted butter (or coconut oil)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Brush your dough with \u00bc cup melted butter or coconut oil.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a small bowl, mix together \u2154 cup brown sugar and 1 \u00bd tablespoons of ground cinnamon. Sprinkle this over the melted butter. Make sure to leave about \u00bd- 1 inch around the edges. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nBegin to roll your dough up the long way. Make sure you are rolling the dough very tightly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nTuck the edges under your dough log and pinch the ends so they are sealed and no filling falls out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Use a sharp knife to score your dough log. If you want larger buns, make 9 even scores, or if you want regular sized, mark the log 12 times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nAfter you have scored your dough and the pieces look even, cut each piece through to the bottom. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
How to bake pink cinnamon rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Grease or spray a 9 x 12 inch baking dish. Gently place each cinnamon roll piece into the bottom. Make sure to space them out evenly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cover the pan tightly with plastic wrap and then a towel (you can use the same one from the dough). Place your pan in a warm spot. I like to place mine on or next to the stove. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Let your dough rise 30 minutes in the pan while the oven preheats. The pink cinnamon rolls should be double in size in the pan before you bake them like below.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
After they have doubled in size, bake them for 25 minutes or until the edges are lightly golden brown. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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Before rising<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"pink](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-cinnamon-rolls-15-768x1024.jpg\")
After rising 30 minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"pink](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-cinnamon-rolls-13-768x1024.jpg\")
After baking 25 minutes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n ![\"pink](\"https:\/\/thehintofrosemary.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/pink-cinnamon-rolls-7-768x1024.jpg\")
<\/figure>\n\n\n\nHow to make frosting for cinnamon rolls:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
Frosting ingredients:<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Powdered sugar<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Vanilla <\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Milk of choice <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Allow your cinnamon rolls to cool completely in the pan before you frost them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a small bowl, whisk together 2 cups of powdered sugar, \u00bd teaspoon pure vanilla extract, and 1-2 tablespoons milk of choice. Add more milk if you want a thinner texture.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Pour or spread your frosting over the top of your cooled cinnamon rolls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Enjoy!<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/figure>\n\n\n\nMore Healthy Baked Dessert Recipes<\/a> you're going to love! <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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- Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Surprise Carrot Cake<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Lemon Poppy Seed Donuts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Blue Marble Donuts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Almond Flour Funfetti Cupcakes<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Healthy Strawberry Poptarts<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Healthy Zucchini Cake with Avocado Frosting<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Twix Bars with Date Caramel<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Healthy Sweet Potato Brownies<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Healthy Pumpkin Brownies<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n
Tips for the best homemade cinnamon rolls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Allow your yeast to activate in warm milk<\/strong>. Make sure the milk is not hot! If it is hot, it will kill your yeast and you will not be able to rise your dough. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don't add too much flour to your dough<\/strong>! Start with the 2 \u00bd cups and then add more as needed. If you add too much flour you could get tough and chewy rolls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let your dough rise in a warm space<\/strong>. If you kitchen is too cold, your dough will take a really long time to rise. Yeast needs warmth to activate so if it is not too warm, wrap your bowl with a towel to insulate it and help keep it warm so it can properly rise. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Let your rolls rise in the pan before baking<\/strong>. It may be tempting to pop these right into the oven after you rolled them. But, letting them rise again in the pan before baking will allow the dough to rise again and create those signature air pockets for a fluffy cinnamon roll! <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Allow your cinnamon rolls to cool completely in the pan before you frost them<\/strong>. Frosting them too early will melt the frosting and you will end up with frosting on the bottom of your pan instead of the top of your cinnamon rolls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cover your pan tightly with plastic wrap and a towel to store them<\/strong>. Any exposure to air will make your cinnamon rolls go stale very quickly! If they have gotten a bit hard, simply heat one on a plate in the microwave for 10 seconds to soften it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nPink Cinnamon Rolls<\/h2>\n
<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\nThese pink cinnamon rolls are a fun treat to make! Soft and fluffy, these pink cinnamon rolls are made with just a few basic ingredients and dyed naturally with pink pitaya powder. <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n - Pumpkin Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n
- Quick yeast<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n