Irresistible Strawberry Buns with Cream Cheese Icing Delight
Enjoy these warm and fluffy Strawberry Buns with Cream Cheese Icing, a perfect treat for brunch or an afternoon snack.
Equipment
- Large mixing bowl
- Microwave-Safe Container
- Floured Surface
- - Baking pan
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Can swap with gluten-free flour.
- 1 packet Rapid Yeast Use active dry yeast if needed.
- 2 tablespoons Sugar Coconut sugar can be used.
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 cup Milk Almond or oat milk for dairy-free.
- 3 tablespoons Butter Coconut oil for dairy-free option.
- 1 large Egg Use flaxseed meal mixed with water for vegan.
For the Filling
- 3/4 cup Strawberry Preserves Substitute with raspberry or blueberry preserves.
For the Icing
- 4 ounces Cream Cheese Must be softened.
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar Sift for smoother finish.
- 2 tablespoons Milk Adjust for desired consistency.
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
- 1 pinch Salt
Instructions
How to Make Strawberry Buns
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1 packet of rapid yeast, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2 tablespoons of sugar.
- In a microwave-safe container, warm 1 cup of milk and 3 tablespoons of butter until the butter melts. Stir into the flour mixture along with 1 beaten egg.
- Sprinkle in the remaining flour, about 1 cup at a time, until the mixture forms a soft dough.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for approximately 10 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the kneaded dough in an oiled bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until it doubles in size, about 1 hour.
- Roll the dough into a rectangle, about 1/2 inch thick. Spread around 3/4 cup of strawberry preserves evenly, then roll up tightly and slice into 12 equal rolls.
- Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased baking pan, cover again, and let them rise until puffy, about 1 hour.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for about 30 minutes, or until golden brown and fragrant.
- While rolls cool, beat together 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 1 cup of powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons of milk, 1 teaspoon of vanilla, and a pinch of salt until smooth. Drizzle over cooled rolls.
Notes
For extra flavor, add crushed nuts or fresh strawberries on top of the icing.