Bloody Cinnamon Rolls: A Deliciously Spooky Recipe
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- ¾ cup packed light brown sugar
- Ground spices (cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg)
- Red food coloring (for glaze)
- Preparation Instructions:
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, yeast, and sugar in a bowl; let sit until foamy (5-10 minutes).
- Mix in egg, salt, and melted butter.
- Gradually add flour until a shaggy dough forms; knead on a floured surface until smooth (5-7 minutes).
- Allow the dough to rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours until doubled in size.
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and spices.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling evenly, roll tightly into a log, and slice into pieces.
- Place slices in a greased pan; let rise again for 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before glazing with powdered sugar mixed with milk and food coloring.
- Helpful Notes:
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 215
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 189mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg