Fluffy and Moist Ube Cinnamon Rolls
Made with ube, brown sugar, and cinnamon, these ube cinnamon rolls are the perfect sweet breakfast that is not too sweet. Included below are all the tips on how to make these at home yourself.
- Prep time
- 30 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 9 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- ¾ cup buttermilk
- 1 packet active dry yeast (1/4 oz)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp unsalted butter (room temperature)
- 1 egg (room temperature)
- ¼ tsp salt
- ½ tsp ube extract
- 3 ¼ cup all purpose flour
- ½ cup ube halaya
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- 1 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp coconut milk (full fat)
- ½ tsp vanilla extract
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
Instructions
- 1
Heat buttermilk for 40 seconds in the microwave until the liquid reaches 100-110 degrees F (38-43 degrees C). I like to do this in a liquid measuring cup. Add the yeast and sugar and mix.
- 2
Next, add butter to a large bowl. Pour the sugar/buttermilk mixture into the bowl. Whisk with a hand mixer or stand mixer until the butter has broken down.
- 3
Add the egg, salt, and ube extract. Mix until incorporated.
- 4
Lastly, add the flour and combine until a dough forms.
- 5
Empty the dough onto a floured surface. Knead for 10 minutes. You can also knead the dough in a stand mixer for the same amount of time. If the dough still seems wet, add a tablespoon of flour at a time until it doesn’t stick to your hands. It can be normal to add 1/4 cup to 1/2 cup more flour.
- 6
Cover with a wet towel or plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours until it doubles in size.
- 7
Once the dough is done proofing, punch out the air. Then roll it out into a 12×12 inch square. Smear the top of the dough with ube halaya. Top with brown sugar and cinnamon.
- 8
Roll into a log and cut into 9 equal pieces. Cut the log into 3 equal pieces and then divide each piece into 3 equal pieces.
- 9
Place the cinnamon rolls into a greased 9×9 pan. Let the dough rise for 1-2 more hours.
- 10
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (177 degrees C).
- 11
After the last proof (rise), bake for 20-25 minutes uncovered until the edges are light brown.
- 12
While the cinnamon rolls are baking, combine all the ingredients for the glaze and mix. Set aside.
- 13
Cool for 5-10 minutes before adding the glaze.