Cherry Nut Breakfast Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 packages (1/4 oz each) active dry yeast
- 1 cup warm water (110°-115°)
- 1/2 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 3 eggs, beaten
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 1/2 to 5 cups all-purpose flour, divided
- Filling:
- 3 cups fresh or frozen pitted tart red cherries, chopped
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 3 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
- 1/3 cups finely chopped almonds
- Few drops red food coloring, optional
- Icing:
- 1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
- 1/2 to 2 teaspoons milk
- 1/2 teaspoon butter, softened
- 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
Directions
In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in water. Let stand 5 minutes. Stir in butter, sugar, eggs, salt and 3 cups flour. Add enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Turn out onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease top. Cover and refrigerate 2 hours. Meanwhile, combine all filling ingredients in a saucepan. Bring to boil; reduce heat and cook until thickened, stirring constantly. Cool. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out to make a 14-inch by 16-inch rectangle. Spread with filling. Roll up, jelly roll-style, beginning with the long end. Cut into 12 slices. Place, cut side down, on a greased 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise until almost doubled, for about 25 minutes. Bake at 375° for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan; cool slightly. Combine all icing ingredients; drizzle over warm rolls. Serve immediately.
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