Save A stunning, pull-apart centerpiece featuring soft, pillowy sweet rolls shaped into a beautiful snowflake, perfect for holiday breakfasts or festive gatherings.
This recipe has become a holiday favorite in my family, creating a warm and joyful atmosphere with every pull-apart bite.
Ingredients
- Dough: 4 cups (500 g) all-purpose flour, 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp / 7 g) active dry yeast, 1 cup (240 ml) whole milk, warm (about 110°F/43°C), 1/3 cup (70 g) granulated sugar, 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, melted, 2 large eggs, room temperature, 1 tsp salt
- Filling: 1/2 cup (115 g) unsalted butter, softened, 3/4 cup (150 g) brown sugar, packed, 1 1/2 tbsp ground cinnamon, 1/2 tsp ground nutmeg (optional)
- Icing: 1 1/2 cups (180 g) powdered sugar, 2 3 tbsp milk, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
Instructions
- Step 1:
- In a large bowl or stand mixer, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 10 minutes until foamy.
- Step 2:
- Add melted butter, eggs, and salt. Mix well.
- Step 3:
- Gradually add flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead for 8 10 minutes by hand or with a dough hook until smooth and elastic.
- Step 4:
- Transfer dough to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Step 5:
- Meanwhile, mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl for the filling.
- Step 6:
- Punch down dough, turn onto a lightly floured surface, and divide into 4 equal pieces.
- Step 7:
- Roll each piece into a 12-inch (30 cm) circle. Place one circle on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spread with 1/3 of the filling. Repeat layers, ending with the final dough circle on top.
- Step 8:
- Place a 3-inch (7.5 cm) round cutter or glass in the center (do not cut through). Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into 16 equal strips radiating from the center (like sun rays), leaving the center intact.
- Step 9:
- Take two adjacent strips, twist them away from each other twice, then pinch the ends together. Repeat with all pairs to form the snowflake shape.
- Step 10:
- Cover loosely and let rise 30 40 minutes until puffy. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Step 11:
- Bake for 25 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cool for 10 minutes.
- Step 12:
- Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla for icing. Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.
Save Sharing this snowflake sweet roll with my family during the holidays always sparks joy and togetherness around the table.
Required Tools
Stand mixer or large mixing bowl, rolling pin, sharp knife, baking sheet, parchment paper
Allergen Information
Contains wheat (gluten), milk, eggs, and butter (dairy). Always check labels to ensure ingredients are safe for your dietary needs.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 390, Total Fat: 15 g, Carbohydrates: 58 g, Protein: 7 g per serving based on 10 servings
Save This snowflake sweet roll centerpiece is a showstopper that brings festive charm and delicious flavor to your holidays.
Recipe Help & Answers
- → How do I make the dough soft and fluffy?
Use warm milk and allow the dough to rise adequately for a light texture. Kneading well develops gluten, giving the dough its elasticity.
- → Can I add extra flavors to the filling?
Yes, orange zest, chopped nuts, or dried cranberries add a festive twist to the cinnamon-brown sugar filling.
- → What’s the best way to shape the rolls into a snowflake?
Stack circles with filling, cut strips radially without cutting the center, then twist adjacent strips outward and pinch ends to form the snowflake.
- → How long should the rolls rise before baking?
Let the dough rise for 1 hour after kneading, and after shaping, allow a second rise of 30-40 minutes until puffy.
- → How is the icing prepared and applied?
Whisk powdered sugar with milk and vanilla extract, then drizzle over the warm rolls before serving for a sweet finish.