Apple Cinnamon Rolls with Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• 5–6 cupall-purpose flourAmount1/4 cupIngredientall-purpose flour
• 1 cupsugarAmount1/2 cupIngredientsugar
• 2 tbspyeastAmount2 tbspIngredientyeast
• 1 cupwarm waterAmount1 cupIngredientwarm water
• 3eggsAmount3IngredienteggsPreparationat room temperature at room temperature
• 1/2 cupbutterAmount1/2 cupIngredientbutter,Preparationsoftened softened
• 1 tspsaltAmount1 tspIngredientsalt
• 1/2 cupsugarAmount1/2 cupIngredientsugar
• 1/2 cupbrown sugarAmount1/2 cupIngredientbrown sugar
• 1/4 cupall-purpose flourAmount1/4 cupIngredientall-purpose flour
• 2 tbspcinnamonAmount2 tbspIngredientcinnamon
• 1 tspnutmegAmount1 tspIngredientnutmeg
• 1/2 cupbutterAmount1/2 cupIngredientbutter,Preparationsoftened, softened
• 2applesAmount2Ingredientapples,Preparationpeeled and chopped into small bites, peeled and chopped into small bites
• 3–4 cuppowdered sugarAmount3–4 cupIngredientpowdered sugar
• 1/2 cuppure maple syrupAmount1/2 cupIngredientpure maple syrup
• 1 tspvanilla extractAmount1 tspIngredientvanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1

   In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook, stir yeast, warm water, and sugar together. Let sit until foamy, about 5 minutes. Add eggs, butterAmount1/2 cupIngredientbutter,Preparationsoftened, and salt, then mix on low speed until blended.

2. 2

   In the mixer bowl on low speed, add 3 cups flourAmount1/4 cupIngredientall-purpose flour. Continue adding more flour as needed until the dough pulls into a soft ball, then knead on medium speed for 2 minutes. Transfer dough to a large bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm area until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

3. 3

   In a medium bowl, stir sugar, brown sugarAmount1/2 cupIngredientbrown sugar, flour, cinnamon, and nutmeg together. Add softened butter and mix until spreadable.

4. 4

   Divide risen dough into 2 equal balls. On a floured surface, roll 1 dough ball into a large rectangle. Spread with half of the filling, leaving a ½-inch border along the long sides, then sprinkle with half of the chopped applesAmount2Ingredientapples,Preparationpeeled and chopped into small bites. Starting at one short end, roll dough into a log and cut into 10 rolls. Repeat with remaining dough, filling, and apples.

5. 5

   Place rolls on a baking sheet or stoneware pan in a 4-by-5 pattern. Cover and let rise until doubled in size, about 1 hour. Preheat oven to 400°F. In a medium bowl, whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extractAmount1 tspIngredientvanilla extract, and salt until thick but pourable. Bake rolls until golden brown and centers are no longer doughy, about 10–15 minutes. Pour maple glaze evenly over hot rolls, then cut and serve.