Description
Delight your taste buds with these delectable Italian rolls filled with vanilla cream. A perfect sweet treat for any occasion!
Ingredients
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Main Dough:
- 2 and 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon olive oil (for greasing)
- powdered sugar (for dusting)
Vanilla Cream Filling:
- 1 and 1/2 cups whole milk
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 3 egg yolks
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Main Dough: In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk with 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy. In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, salt, and the remaining sugar. Add the yeast mixture, egg, softened butter, and vanilla extract. Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1–1.5 hours or until doubled in size.
- Vanilla Cream Filling: In a saucepan, whisk together sugar and cornstarch. In a separate bowl, whisk egg yolks with a splash of the milk. Slowly add the yolk mixture and remaining milk to the saucepan, whisking constantly. Cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened, about 5–7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in butter and vanilla. Cover with plastic wrap touching the surface to prevent a skin from forming, and chill until ready to use.
- Once dough has risen, punch it down and divide into 12 equal pieces. Roll each into an oval shape. Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet and let rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 15–18 minutes, or until golden brown. Cool completely, then slice partially open and fill with chilled vanilla cream using a piping bag or spoon. Dust with powdered sugar before serving.
Notes
- These rolls are best enjoyed fresh, but can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- The vanilla cream can also be flavored with lemon zest or almond extract for variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
