OCTOBER 10, 2026 · THE FLEMING COLLECTIVE

Homemade Apple Cinnamon Birthday Breakfast Rolls

Sharing our family with yours — one beautifully imperfect day at a time.

Make 12 soft apple cinnamon rolls for a birthday morning or a cozy weekend. Prep and rising: about 1 hour 40 minutes. Bake: 25–30 minutes at 350°F.

Dough ingredients

3½ cups all-purpose flour plus extra as needed; 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast; ¾ cup warm milk (105–110°F); ¼ cup sugar; ¼ cup melted butter; 1 egg; ½ teaspoon salt.

Filling ingredients

2 peeled and finely diced medium apples; ⅓ cup packed brown sugar; 2 teaspoons cinnamon; 3 tablespoons softened butter.

Glaze ingredients

1 cup powdered sugar; 1–2 tablespoons milk; ½ teaspoon vanilla.

Step 1: Activate yeast

Mix warm milk, sugar and yeast. Rest 5–10 minutes until foamy.

Step 2: Make dough

Mix in butter, egg, salt and flour. Knead 6–8 minutes until smooth, adding a little flour if needed.

Step 3: First rise

Cover in a greased bowl and rise about 60 minutes until doubled.

Step 4: Fill

Roll dough to a 12-by-16-inch rectangle. Spread butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon and scatter apples. Roll tightly from the long side.

Step 5: Cut

Cut 12 rolls, place in a greased 9-by-13-inch pan, cover and rise another 20–30 minutes until puffy.

Step 6: Bake

Bake at 350°F for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 7: Glaze

Whisk powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and drizzle over warm rolls.

Make-ahead and leftovers

Cover shaped rolls and refrigerate overnight, then let rise until puffy before baking. Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and enjoy within 3–4 days.

From our family to yours 🤎