Description
These Creamy Resurrection Rolls are a delicious Easter tradition that tells the story of Christ’s resurrection through baking. With a flaky exterior and melt-in-your-mouth marshmallow center that disappears during baking, these sweet rolls make the perfect Easter morning treat with meaningful symbolism.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup warm milk (110°F)
- 1 packet active dry yeast
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 large egg
- 3½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 12 large marshmallows
- ¼ cup butter, melted (for brushing)
- ½ cup cinnamon sugar mixture
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by combining warm milk, yeast, and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough by combining yeast mixture with melted butter, egg, flour, and salt in a stand mixer for 5 minutes.
- Roll dough into a 12×18 inch rectangle and cut into 12 equal squares.
- Dip marshmallows in melted butter and cinnamon sugar, place in dough centers, seal tightly, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-18 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Use fresh yeast for best rising results
- Don’t skip the rising time for light texture
- Seal dough tightly around marshmallows to prevent leakage
- Bake until deep golden brown for maximum flavor
- Serve warm for the gooey, creamy center
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 280 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: resurrection rolls, Easter rolls, Easter breakfast, Easter tradition, Christian baking, marshmallow rolls, sweet rolls, holiday baking, Easter dessert, symbolic baking