Peanut Butter Maple Breakfast Rolls (Printable Version)

Fluffy golden rolls swirled with peanut butter and maple glaze. Ideal for morning indulgence.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dough

01 - 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1/4 cup granulated sugar
03 - 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
04 - 1/2 teaspoon salt
05 - 3/4 cup whole milk, lukewarm
06 - 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
07 - 2 large eggs

→ Filling

08 - 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
09 - 1/2 cup light brown sugar
10 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
11 - 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)

→ Maple Glaze

12 - 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
13 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
14 - 2 tablespoons whole milk
15 - 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
16 - Pinch of salt

# Steps to Follow:

01 - Mix flour, granulated sugar, active dry yeast, and salt in a large mixing bowl.
02 - Whisk together lukewarm whole milk, melted unsalted butter, and eggs in a separate bowl.
03 - Add wet mixture to dry ingredients and mix until a soft, cohesive dough forms.
04 - Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 6 to 8 minutes until smooth and elastic.
05 - Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour, until doubled in volume.
06 - Preheat oven to 350°F and grease a 9x13-inch baking pan.
07 - Roll dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle using a rolling pin.
08 - Spread creamy peanut butter over the dough followed by softened butter, then sprinkle light brown sugar and cinnamon if desired.
09 - Roll dough tightly from the long edge into a log and slice into twelve even portions with a sharp knife or baking floss.
10 - Arrange rolls in prepared pan, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
11 - Bake rolls at 350°F for 22 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
12 - Whisk powdered sugar, maple syrup, whole milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt in a bowl until smooth.
13 - Drizzle warm rolls with maple glaze and serve immediately.

# Additional Tips::

01 -
  • Uses everyday ingredients you probably already have in your pantry
  • Ready in under two hours including rising time
  • No stand mixer required but it comes together even faster if you use one
  • Freezer friendly for make ahead mornings
  • Crowd pleasing brunch treat with a gooey nutty filling
02 -
  • High in satisfying protein and filling fiber from the peanut butter
  • Freezes beautifully so you can enjoy homemade rolls any time
  • Versatile for other nut butters or even a cinnamon roll twist
03 -
  • Let your ingredients come to room temperature especially the eggs and milk for a better dough rise
  • Do not rush the kneading step more time means fluffier results
  • For extra gooey centers pinch the ends of the dough log after rolling up to keep filling from seeping out in the oven Fox assistants are always popular on brunch tables and often draw the biggest smiles from sleepyhead eaters

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