Giant Snowflake Sweet Roll (Printable)

Soft, pillowy sweet rolls arranged as a beautiful snowflake, ideal for holiday celebrations.

# What You’ll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup whole milk, warmed to 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 to 3 tbsp milk
14 - 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

# How-To:

01 - Combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast in a large bowl or stand mixer and let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until foamy.
02 - Add melted butter, eggs, and salt to the yeast mixture and stir to combine thoroughly.
03 - Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead by hand or with a dough hook for 8 to 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
04 - Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 hour until doubled in size.
05 - Blend softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl until well combined.
06 - Punch down the dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into 4 equal portions and roll each into a 12-inch circle.
07 - Place one dough circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Spread one third of the filling evenly over it. Repeat layering with the remaining dough circles and filling, ending with a dough circle on top.
08 - Place a 3-inch round cutter or glass in the center without cutting through. Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the center.
09 - Take two adjacent strips at a time, twist them away from each other twice, then pinch the ends together. Repeat for all pairs to create the snowflake shape.
10 - Cover loosely and let rest for 30 to 40 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F.
11 - Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown. Allow to cool for 10 minutes.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls before serving.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Soft, pillowy sweet rolls shaped like 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 -
  • Use warm milk to activate yeast properly
  • Do not cut through the center when making strips to ensure the snowflake shape
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