Description
Delight in the rich flavors of Puerto Rican sweet rolls, a delicious treat perfect for any time of day.
Ingredients
Scale
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar (granulated or brown)
1 tablespoon baking powder
1 pinch salt
1 cup whole milk (or almond/coconut milk)
2 large eggs (or flaxseed meal with water for vegan)
½ cup unsalted butter (or coconut oil)
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Whisk until mixed.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, and melted butter until smooth.
- Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Cover with a damp cloth and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface, divide into 12-16 pieces, and shape into balls.
- Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake rolls for 18-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool on a wire rack before serving.
Notes
Consider dusting with powdered sugar or serving with fruit jam for a delightful treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg