Ingredients
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- 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1/4 cup unsulphured molasses
- 1/3 cup brown sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup softened butter
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
- 1/4 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Activate the yeast in warm milk for 5 minutes.
- Mix molasses, brown sugar, egg, and butter together, then combine with the yeast mixture.
- Add flour, spices, and salt. Knead until smooth and let rise for 1 hour.
- Roll dough into a rectangle, spread spiced butter filling, then roll tightly and slice into 12 rolls.
- Place in greased baking dish, cover and let rise 30–45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 25–28 minutes.
- Frost warm rolls with cream cheese frosting and serve.
Notes
- Use unsulphured molasses for best flavor.
- Prep dough the night before for easier morning baking.
- Freeze shaped rolls before final rise for future use.