Giant Snowflake Sweet Roll (Printer-Friendly)

Pillowy sweet rolls shaped into a beautiful snowflake, ideal for festive breakfast or holiday occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup warm whole milk (about 110°F)
04 - 1/3 cup granulated sugar
05 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 2 large eggs, room temperature
07 - 1 tsp salt

→ Filling

08 - 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
09 - 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
10 - 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon
11 - 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)

→ Icing

12 - 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
13 - 2–3 tbsp milk
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# Method:

01 - Combine warm milk, granulated sugar, and active dry yeast in a large bowl or stand mixer. Let stand 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir to combine thoroughly.
03 - Gradually incorporate flour, mixing until a soft dough develops. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Place dough into a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm environment for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
05 - In a small bowl, blend softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg until evenly combined.
06 - Punch down the risen dough, transfer to a lightly floured surface, and divide into 4 equal portions. Roll each into a 12-inch diameter circle.
07 - Place one dough circle on parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread one-third of the filling evenly over it. Repeat layering with remaining circles and filling, finishing with dough on top.
08 - Place a 3-inch round cutter or glass at the center without cutting through. Slice dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the center.
09 - Twist two adjacent strips away from each other twice and pinch ends together. Continue with all pairs to create the snowflake formation.
10 - Cover loosely and allow to rise 30 to 40 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until golden brown. Remove and cool for 10 minutes.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle over warm rolls prior to serving.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Soft, pillowy sweet rolls shaped into a snowflake
  • Perfect for holiday breakfasts or festive gatherings
02 -
  • Add orange zest to the filling for a festive twist
  • Try adding chopped nuts or dried cranberries to the filling
03 -
  • Make sure the milk is warm but not hot to activate yeast properly
  • Twist the dough strips firmly but gently to keep the shape intact when baking
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