Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of making Coffee Rolls, where the rich flavors of coffee and warm cinnamon come together in a fluffy, mouthwatering treat. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as an afternoon delight, these rolls are topped with a creamy frosting that adds an irresistible finish. The combination of textures—from the airy dough to the sweet filling—ensures that each bite is both comforting and indulgent.
Ingredients
Scale
- ¼ cup all-purpose flour
- ¾ cup water
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- 2 teaspoon instant yeast
- ¾ teaspoon fine sea salt
- ½ cup whole milk (slightly warmed)
- 1 tsp instant coffee granules
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Tangzhong (from recipe above)
- 9 tablespoon unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 2/3 cup dark brown sugar (or light brown sugar)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 ½ tsp instant coffee granules
- 2 oz cream cheese (softened)
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 4 tbsp heavy cream
Instructions
- Prepare the tangzhong by whisking together water and flour in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened. Set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
- Warm milk slightly; dissolve instant coffee in it.
- Combine wet ingredients (including tangzhong) with dry ingredients; knead into a shaggy dough.
- Gradually add softened butter while kneading until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise in a warm area until doubled in size (45–60 minutes).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and instant coffee.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling evenly, cut into strips, roll up each strip, and place in a baking pan to rise again (45–60 minutes).
- Bake at 325°F (163°C) for 20–23 minutes until golden brown.
- Make frosting by mixing cream cheese with butter and powdered sugar; add heavy cream and instant coffee to blend.
- Frost cooled rolls generously before serving.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 23 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 30mg