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London Fog Rolls

London Fog Rolls

Deliciously soft and fragrant London Fog Rolls, infused with Earl Grey tea, perfect for tea lovers.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Proofing Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 25 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine British
Servings 12 rolls
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Stand Mixer
  • Spice Grinder
  • casserole dish
  • Offset Spatula

Ingredients
  

For the Earl Grey Rolls

  • 1 ¼ cups whole milk warmed to about 110 ℉ (43 ℃)
  • 2 ¼ teaspoon active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon granulated white sugar to bloom the yeast
  • 3 tablespoon loose leaf Earl Grey tea
  • 4 ¾ cups all-purpose flour spooned and leveled
  • 1 ½ teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoon granulated white sugar
  • 2 pcs eggs whisked
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • ½ cup unsalted butter very softened

For the Earl Grey Filling

  • 3 tablespoon loose leaf Earl Grey tea
  • ½ cup unsalted butter very softened
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • 2 tablespoon honey
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ cup heavy cream for pouring in between the rolls

For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting

  • ½ tablespoon culinary lavender
  • 6 tablespoon unsalted butter very softened
  • 6 oz cream cheese cold
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tablespoon vanilla bean paste
  • purple food coloring optional

Instructions
 

For the Earl Grey Rolls

  • Bloom your yeast by mixing active dry yeast, sugar, and warm milk together and let sit for 10 minutes until foamy.
  • Grind Earl Grey tea in a spice grinder and sieve to separate any large bits.
  • Mix flour, salt, sugar, and finely ground Earl Grey tea together in a bowl.
  • Add eggs, vanilla, and softened butter to dry ingredients and mix.
  • Add yeast mixture and blend. Knead on medium speed for 7-10 minutes until dough forms a ball.
  • Form dough into a ball, place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1-1.5 hours.

For the Earl Grey Filling

  • While the dough rises, grind remaining Earl Grey tea as before.
  • Mix butter, brown sugar, granulated sugar, vanilla, honey, salt, and ground tea together until smooth.

Assembling and Baking the Rolls

  • Grease a casserole dish and set aside.
  • Roll dough into an 18 x 12 inch rectangle. Spread Earl Grey filling evenly.
  • Roll dough tightly into a log shape and cut into 12 rolls.
  • Place rolls in the dish, pour heavy cream in between, cover, and proof for about an hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350 ℉ (175 ℃) 15 minutes before baking.
  • Bake for 22-25 minutes until lightly golden.

For the Lavender Cream Cheese Frosting

  • Grind lavender in a food processor.
  • Mix softened butter and cream cheese until fluffy.
  • Add powdered sugar, vanilla, and ground lavender; mix until combined.
  • Optionally add food coloring and mix until frosting is light and fluffy.
  • Cool rolls for 5 minutes, cover with frosting, and serve!

Nutrition

Serving: 1rollCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 5gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 11gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 75mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 8IUCalcium: 4mgIron: 8mg
Keyword baking, Cream Cheese, Dessert, Earl Grey, lavender, Rolls
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