Description
These Breakfast Sweet Rolls with Coconut and Toffee are the perfect indulgent start to your day. Soft, buttery rolls are topped with a sweet, toasty coconut filling and drizzled with rich toffee sauce, creating a heavenly treat that’s both comforting and decadent. Perfect for a weekend brunch or a special morning treat!
Ingredients
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For the dough:
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3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
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1 packet (2 ¼ tsp) active dry yeast
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½ cup warm milk (110°F)
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¼ cup granulated sugar
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2 large eggs
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½ cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 tsp salt
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For the filling:
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1 cup shredded coconut, toasted
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1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
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1 tsp cinnamon
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¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
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For the toffee sauce:
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1/2 cup heavy cream
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1/4 cup unsalted butter
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¼ cup brown sugar
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Pinch of salt
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For the glaze:
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1/2 cup powdered sugar
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1 tbsp milk
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½ tsp vanilla extract
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Instructions
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Make the dough: In a small bowl, dissolve sugar in warm milk. Sprinkle the yeast over the top and let it sit for 5-10 minutes, until foamy. In a large bowl, combine flour and salt. Add the yeast mixture, eggs, and butter. Mix until a dough forms. Knead for about 5-7 minutes on a floured surface until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
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Prepare the filling: In a small bowl, combine toasted coconut, brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter. Mix until well combined.
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Assemble the rolls: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches). Spread the coconut-toffee filling evenly over the dough. Starting from the long edge, roll the dough up tightly into a log. Slice the dough into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish.
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Let the rolls rise: Cover the rolls and let them rise for another 30 minutes, until they puff up.
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Bake the rolls: Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. While the rolls are baking, prepare the toffee sauce.
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Make the toffee sauce: In a small saucepan, combine heavy cream, butter, brown sugar, vanilla, and a pinch of salt. Heat over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter melts and the mixture comes to a gentle simmer. Continue simmering for 3-4 minutes until it thickens slightly.
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Make the glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
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Assemble the rolls: Once the rolls are baked, drizzle the toffee sauce over the warm rolls. Then, drizzle the glaze on top for an extra touch of sweetness.
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Serve: Serve the rolls warm for a sweet, decadent breakfast treat.
Notes
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You can make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate it overnight after the first rise. Let it come to room temperature before shaping and baking the rolls.
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Feel free to substitute the toasted coconut with chopped nuts like pecans or walnuts for added texture and flavor.
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For a dairy-free version, substitute plant-based butter and milk in both the dough and filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour + 30 minutes
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 350 kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg