Red Velvet Rolls

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 3 hr 0 min
  • Servings 12

Ingredients

FOR THE DOUGH

  • 4 1/2 teaspoons (2 packets) active dry yeast
  • 1/2 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tablespoon red food coloring
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 egg, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 3 to 4 cups Gold Medal™ unbleached all-purpose flour

FOR THE FILLING

  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

FOR THE GLAZE

  • 4 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1/2 stick (4 tablespoons) unsalted butter, room temperature
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla

Steps

  • 1
    In a large bowl or bowl of a stand mixer fixed with paddle attachment, whisk yeast with 1/4 cup warm water (about 110°F). Let stand 5 minutes.
  • 2
    Stir in milk, food coloring, cocoa powder, sugar, egg, oil and salt. Stir in 1 cup flour, then replace paddle attachment with dough hook. Add enough remaining flour until dough pulls away from sides of the bowl (you may not use all the flour).
  • 3
    Increase speed to medium and knead 5 minutes until you have a smooth, elastic dough (you can also knead by hand on a lightly floured surface for 10 minutes). Shape dough into a ball and place in a large, lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • 4
    Punch down risen dough and place on a lightly floured surface. Cover and let rest 10 minutes.
  • 5
    Meanwhile, grease a 13-by-9-inch baking pan and set aside. In a small bowl, whisk together sugar, brown sugar and cocoa powder.
  • 6
    Roll out dough into a 12-by-8-inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter. Sprinkle evenly with sugar-cocoa mixture.
  • 7
    Roll up dough tightly from the long end, pinching seam to seal. Using a sharp knife, cut log into 12 equal slices and place rolls evenly in prepared pan. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  • 8
    Preheat oven to 350°F. Uncover risen rolls and bake 20-25 minutes or until puffed and golden brown.
  • 9
    In the meantime, make glaze: Using electric mixer, beat glaze ingredients until smooth. Remove rolls from oven and let cool 5 minutes before spreading glaze on top. Serve warm.

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