Strawberry Jam Rolls
🟡 Difficulty Level: Intermediate
⏱️ Time Required: 30 mins prep + 1 hr 30 mins rise + 15 mins bake = 2 hrs 15 mins total
🍽️ Servings: 10–12 rolls
🔥 Calories: ~230 kcal per roll
These soft and fluffy Strawberry Jam Rolls (or brioche as french calls it) are the perfect cozy treat for breakfast or afternoon tea. Made with buttery yeast dough and filled with sweet strawberry jam, they bake into golden spirals of comfort. Lightly dusted with powdered sugar, these rolls are deliciously tender and beautifully fragrant, like homemade bakery perfection.
🧂 Ingredients
- 250 g all-purpose flour (2 cups)
- 30 g sugar (2 ½ tbsp)
- 1 pinch salt
- 7 g instant dry yeast (2 ¼ tsp)
- 120 ml lukewarm milk (½ cup)
- 40 g soft butter (3 tbsp)
- 1 medium egg
- About 150 g strawberry jam (½ cup + 2 tbsp)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
- Powdered sugar for dusting
🍴 Used equipments
- Mixing bowls :
- Whisk (or hand mixer) :
- Rolling pin :
- Parchment paper :
- Pastry brush :
- Oven :
- Measuring cups and spoons :
- Wire rack (or a baking tray) :
🍰 Step by step instructions
- Activate the yeast:
Sift flour into a bowl and make a well in the center. Add a little sugar and yeast, pour in lukewarm milk, and let sit 10–15 minutes until foamy.
- Make the dough:
Add remaining sugar, salt, milk, and egg. Mix and knead into a smooth dough. Gradually add butter in small portions and knead for 8–10 minutes until soft and elastic.
- First rise:
Cover and let the dough rise for 1–1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- Shape the rolls:
- Roll dough into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick and spread with strawberry jam (and leave a border).
- Roll up tightly into a log.
- Cut and shape:
Slice the log into 4.5–5 cm thick pieces. Slightly flatten each roll with your hand and place on a parchment-lined tray.
- Second rise:
Cover and let rise for another 20–30 minutes.
- Bake:
Preheat oven to 180°C / 350°F. Brush tops with egg yolk–milk mixture and bake 12–15 minutes, until golden.
- Finish:
Cool on a wire rack and dust with powdered sugar before serving.
🔥 Nutritional Information (per roll, approx.)
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Fat: 7 g
- Carbohydrates: 37 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Sugar: 14 g
⚡ Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Using hot milk: It can kill the yeast, make sure it’s just lukewarm.
- Over-kneading: Too much kneading can make the dough tough instead of soft.
- Skipping the second rise: The rolls will be dense and not as fluffy.
- Too much jam: It can leak during baking; spread a thin, even layer.
- Opening the oven early: Wait until at least 12 minutes before checking to avoid collapsing the rolls.
❓ FAQ
Q1: Can I use a different jam flavor?
Yes! Raspberry, apricot, or blueberry jam work beautifully, just avoid ones that are too runny.
Q2: Can I make the dough ahead of time?
Yes. You can refrigerate the dough after the first rise for up to 12 hours. Let it come to room temperature before shaping.
Q3: How do I keep the rolls soft the next day?
Store them in an airtight container at room temperature. Reheat briefly in the microwave to restore softness.
Q4: Can I freeze Strawberry Jam Rolls?
Absolutely! Once baked and cooled, freeze them in a sealed container for up to 2 months. Thaw and warm before serving.
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