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Delicious London Fog rolls featuring tea and creamy flavors

London Fog Rolls

Cozy, tea-infused sweet rolls featuring Earl Grey and lavender-cream cheese frosting, perfect for cool mornings and gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine American, British
Servings 9 rolls
Calories 210 kcal

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients

  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • ¼ cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 packet instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
  • ¾ cup milk (warmed) Warmed to about 100–110°F / 38–43°C
  • ¼ cup butter (softened)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons Earl Grey tea leaves (loose-leaf) Can be ground for even flavor distribution

Filling Ingredients

  • ½ cup brown sugar For filling
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for filling, softened)

Frosting Ingredients

  • 1 cup cream cheese (softened)
  • ¼ cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon lavender flowers (dried, culinary grade) Use sparingly to avoid soapy flavor
  • 1 tablespoon milk (for frosting)

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • In a large bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, salt, and instant yeast.
  • In a small saucepan, heat milk and butter until the mixture is warm to the touch.
  • Pour the warm milk-butter mixture into the dry ingredients, then stir in the egg and vanilla extract until the dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 6-8 minutes by hand or 4-5 minutes with a stand mixer until smooth and elastic.
  • Place the kneaded dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.

Rolling and Filling

  • Roll the dough into a rectangle roughly 12x9 inches.
  • Sprinkle the dough with Earl Grey leaves and brown sugar, then dot with softened butter.
  • Tightly roll the dough from the long edge into a log and cut into 9 equal pieces.
  • Place the rolls in a greased baking dish and allow to rise for another 30 minutes.

Baking

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden on top.

Frosting

  • Blend cream cheese, powdered sugar, lavender flowers, and milk until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting over slightly cooled rolls.

Notes

Store cooled, frosted rolls in an airtight container. Can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw and reheat before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 210kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 4gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 180mgSugar: 10g
Keyword brunch, Earl Grey rolls, lavender frosting, London Fog Rolls, Sweet Rolls
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