Candy Cane Rolls

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Servings: 24 Difficulty: Advanced
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Soft, sweet yeast rolls shaped like festive candy canes and topped with a simple glaze.
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These Candy Cane Rolls are a festive holiday treat featuring soft, fluffy yeast dough studded with tart red candied cherries. The dough is rolled out, cut into strips, and twisted into the classic candy cane shape before baking to a golden brown. Once cooled, they are finished with a sweet confectioners’ sugar glaze that adds a delicate sweetness to balance the fruity cherries. Perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or as a decorative centerpiece for holiday gatherings, these rolls combine traditional baking techniques with a cheerful seasonal presentation. They are easy to make with pantry staples and offer a warm, comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. A delightful way to bring home-style charm to your festive table.

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Candy Cane Rolls

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 24 Calories: 79.7

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These Candy Cane Rolls are a festive holiday treat featuring soft, fluffy yeast dough studded with tart red candied cherries. The dough is rolled out, cut into strips, and twisted into the classic candy cane shape before baking to a golden brown. Once cooled, they are finished with a sweet confectioners' sugar glaze that adds a delicate sweetness to balance the fruity cherries. Perfect for Christmas morning breakfast or as a decorative centerpiece for holiday gatherings, these rolls combine traditional baking techniques with a cheerful seasonal presentation. They are easy to make with pantry staples and offer a warm, comforting flavor that pairs beautifully with coffee or tea. A delightful way to bring home-style charm to your festive table.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, dissolve the active dry yeast in 1/4 cup warm water (110-115&# 194;°F). Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, 3/4 cup warm milk, 1/4 cup sugar, 1/4 cup shortening, 1 teaspoon salt, the lightly beaten egg, and 2 cups of the all-purpose flour. Beat until smooth.
  3. Stir in the quartered red candied cherries.
  4. Add enough of the remaining all-purpose flour to form a soft dough.
  5. Turn the dough onto a floured surface; knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  7. Punch the dough down; let it rest for 10 minutes.
  8. Divide the dough in half.
  9. Roll each half into a 12-inch by 7-inch rectangle.
  10. Cut twelve 1-inch wide strips from each rectangle.
  11. Twist each strip and place them 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets, shaping one end like a candy cane.
  12. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 45 minutes.
  13. Bake at 375ðF (191ðC) for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown.
  14. Cool the rolls completely on wire racks.
  15. Combine 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon milk; frost the cooled rolls.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 79.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g2%
Saturated Fat 0.1g1%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 132.4mg6%
Total Carbohydrate 16.1g6%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g6%
Sugars 0.1g
Protein 2.5g5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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