Breakfast

Arequipe Cinnamon Rolls

Soft cinnamon rolls with arequipe tucked into the spirals and drizzled over the top.

◷ 2 hr 15 minYield: 9 rollsMedium

Ingredients

  • 240 ml warm whole milk
  • 7 g instant yeast
  • 50 g granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 60 g melted butter
  • 420 g all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 60 g softened butter
  • 80 g brown sugar
  • 2 tsp cinnamon
  • 180 g arequipe

Method

  1. Mix milk, yeast, sugar, egg and melted butter. Add flour and salt and knead until smooth, about 8 minutes.
  2. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  3. Roll into a rectangle. Spread with softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and 120 g arequipe.
  4. Roll up tightly, cut into 9 pieces and place in a buttered baking dish. Let rise 25–30 minutes.
  5. Bake at 180°C / 350°F for 22–26 minutes. Warm the remaining arequipe and drizzle over the rolls.
Arequipe noteLeave a small clean edge along one long side so the roll seals neatly.