Ingredients
Equipment
Method
Step-By-Step Instructions for Pistachio Cinnamon Rolls
- In a small bowl, combine ½ cup of warm milk and 1 tablespoon of granulated sugar. Sprinkle 2 teaspoons of active dry yeast over the milk mixture and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together 3½ cups of all-purpose flour and 1 teaspoon of salt until well mixed.
- In a separate bowl, combine ¼ cup of melted unsalted butter and 2 large eggs, then stir in the frothy yeast mixture.
- Pour the wet mixture into the bowl with the dry ingredients, using a spatula to mix until a shaggy dough begins to form.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead gently for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Lightly grease a large bowl and place the kneaded dough inside, covering it with a clean kitchen towel. Let it rise in a warm area for approximately 1 hour, or until it has doubled in size.
- While the dough is rising, mix ¾ cup of brown sugar, 2 teaspoons of ground cinnamon, and 1 cup of chopped pistachios in a medium bowl.
- Once the dough has risen, use your fist to punch it down gently. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle roughly 12x18 inches.
- Brush the rolled-out dough with ¼ cup of melted butter, then sprinkle your prepared filling evenly over the entire surface.
- Starting from the long edge, tightly roll the dough into a log shape.
- With a sharp knife or dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Cover the dish with a clean kitchen towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes in a warm spot.
- While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Once the rolls have risen, bake them in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until they turn a beautiful golden brown.
- Once baked, allow the rolls to cool in the pan for about 15 minutes.
- In a small bowl, whisk together 1 cup of powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until it reaches a smooth consistency.
- Drizzle the prepared glaze over the warm rolls using a spoon or piping bag.
Nutrition
Notes
Allow the rolls to cool for a few minutes before glazing to create the perfect sweet topping.
