Peanut Butter Maple Breakfast Rolls (Printable)

Soft peanut butter rolls topped with maple glaze, ideal for breakfast or brunch and easy to prepare at home.

# Components:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs

→ Filling

08 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Maple Glaze

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
14 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
15 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt

# Method:

01 - In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt.
02 - In a separate bowl, whisk together lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs until fully combined.
03 - Pour wet mixture into dry mixture and mix until a soft dough forms.
04 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
05 - Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm area for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan with butter or nonstick spray.
07 - Roll dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Evenly spread creamy peanut butter, dot with softened butter, and sprinkle with light brown sugar and ground cinnamon if using.
08 - Starting from one long side, roll dough tightly into a log. Using a sharp knife or floss, slice into 12 equal pieces.
09 - Arrange slices in the greased pan. Cover and let rise for 20 minutes.
10 - Bake rolls in the preheated oven for 22 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11 - While rolls are baking, whisk together powdered sugar, pure maple syrup, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt until the glaze is smooth.
12 - Drizzle warm rolls with the prepared maple glaze and serve immediately.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Uses familiar ingredients already in most kitchens
  • Makes twelve rolls so plenty to share or save
  • Both adults and kids adore the gooey peanut butter and maple pairing
  • The dough is incredibly light and soft while still sturdy enough for thorough rolling
02 -
  • Yields super fluffy texture from the enriched dough
  • Peanut butter filling stays creamy rather than dry
  • Freezes well either before or after baking
  • Vegetarian friendly with a possible nut free option
03 -
  • Always use truly lukewarm milk not too hot or you will risk killing the yeast
  • A stand mixer with a dough hook saves elbow grease and makes perfect dough every time
  • For super neat cutting use plain dental floss to slice the rolled dough so the swirls stay defined and you get bakery worthy rolls

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