Peach Cinnamon Rolls

🍳 Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Mix and Rise the Dough

1. Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, whisk the warm milk, 1 tablespoon of the sugar, and the yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
2. Combine: Whisk in the remaining sugar, eggs, and melted butter. Add the salt and flour, stirring with a wooden spoon until a soft dough forms.
3. Knead: Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour (or until doubled in size).

2. Assemble and Stuff with Peaches

1. Roll: Punch down the risen dough. On a floured surface, roll it out into a large rectangle (approx. 12×18 inches).
2. Spread: Spread the softened butter evenly across the dough, leaving a ¼-inch border at the edges.
3. Fill: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then sprinkle it evenly over the butter. Toss the finely diced peaches with the cornstarch, then scatter them uniformly over the sugar layer.
4. Roll & Cut: Starting from the long edge, roll the dough tightly into a log. Use unflavored dental floss or a sharp serrated knife to cut the log into 12 equal rolls.

3. Second Rise and Bake

1. Arrange: Place the rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30 to 45 minutes until puffy.
2. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until they are deeply golden brown on top.

4. Ice and Serve

1. Whisk Glaze: While the rolls bake, beat the cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk together until silky smooth.
2. Frost: Spread the glaze over the rolls while they are still warm so it melts into all the nooks and crannies. Serve warm!

💡 Baker’s Secrets

• Finely Dice the Peaches: Cutting the peaches into very small pieces makes the dough much easier to roll tightly and prevents large gaps from opening up during baking.
• Canned or Frozen Option: If fresh peaches aren’t in season, use canned peaches (drained completely and patted dry) or thawed frozen peaches.

Would you like to try making an overnight version of this recipe so you can just pop them in the oven for breakfast? I can also show you how to add a splash of bourbon to the peach filling for an incredible flavor twist.