Peach Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze

Ingredients:

• For the Dough:
  • 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C)
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 large eggs
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
• For the Filling:
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 2 cups fresh peaches, peeled, pitted, and diced
• For the Vanilla Glaze:
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 3-4 tablespoons milk

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Dough:
   1. In a large bowl, warm the milk to about 110°F (45°C). Sprinkle the yeast over the warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until frothy.
   2. Add the sugar, melted butter, salt, and eggs to the yeast mixture. Mix until well combined.
   3. Gradually add the flour, 1 cup at a time, mixing well after each addition. Once the dough starts to come together, turn it out onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
   4. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
2. Prepare the Filling:
   1. In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined.
   2. Dice the peaches and set them aside.
3. Assemble the Rolls:
   1. Once the dough has risen, punch it down and turn it out onto a floured surface. Roll it out into a large rectangle, about 16×12 inches.
   2. Spread the cinnamon-sugar butter mixture evenly over the dough.
   3. Sprinkle the diced peaches over the cinnamon-sugar layer.
   4. Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log.
   5. Cut the log into 12-15 even slices and place them in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish.
4. Second Rise:
   1. Cover the rolls with a damp cloth and let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
5. Bake the Rolls:
   1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
   2. Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
   3. Remove from the oven and let them cool slightly.
6. Prepare the Vanilla Glaze:
   1. In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, melted butter, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth. Adjust the consistency by adding more milk if necessary.
7. Glaze the Rolls:
   1. Drizzle the vanilla glaze over the warm rolls.
   2. Serve the rolls warm and enjoy!

These Peach Cinnamon Rolls with Vanilla Glaze are perfect for a special breakfast or brunch treat, combining the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with the freshness of peaches. Enjoy!