Pretty pink Valentine Rolls

Here’s a fun and festive recipe for Pretty Pink Valentine Rolls—soft, fluffy, lightly sweet, and naturally pink, perfect for Valentine’s Day or any sweet occasion 💖🥐

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Pretty Pink Valentine Rolls

Ingredients (Makes 12 rolls)

For the dough:

• 3 ½ cups (440 g) all-purpose flour

• ¼ cup (50 g) granulated sugar

• 1 tsp salt

• 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

• ½ cup (120 ml) warm milk

• ¼ cup (60 g) unsalted butter, melted

• 2 large eggs

• Pink food coloring (or natural beet juice for a natural pink)

For the filling (optional):

• ¼ cup (50 g) sugar

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• 2 tbsp butter, softened

For the glaze:

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• 1–2 tbsp milk or cream

• ½ tsp vanilla extract

• Optional: pink food coloring

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Instructions

1. Prepare the dough

   • In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk and let it sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.

   • In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt.

   • Add melted butter, eggs, and pink food coloring (or beet juice) to the yeast mixture.

   • Combine wet and dry ingredients to form a soft dough.

2. Knead and rise

   • Knead for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic.

   • Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise 1–1.5 hours until doubled.

3. Shape the rolls

   • Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle about 12×8 inches.

   • Spread softened butter over the surface and sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mixture (if using).

   • Roll tightly from one long side to form a log. Cut into 12 slices and place in a greased baking dish.

4. Second rise

   • Cover and let rise another 30–40 minutes until puffy.

5. Bake

   • Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).

   • Bake 20–25 minutes until golden brown.

6. Glaze

   • Mix powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and a drop of pink food coloring.

   • Drizzle over warm rolls before serving.

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Tips

• Natural pink: Use beet juice or strawberry puree instead of food coloring.

• Flavor twist: Add chopped white chocolate or freeze-dried strawberries to the filling.

• Make ahead: Prepare dough the night before and let rise slowly in the fridge for fresher flavor in the morning.

• Serving: Best warm, fresh from the oven with a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.

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If you want, I can also give a mini roll version—perfect for bite-sized Valentine treats or a fun kids’ activity. Do you want me to do that?