Like why did I deal with mamas boys…Pt. 2 Valentines Series 🍓 Strawberry Shortcake Cinnamon Rolls: ✨Dough • ¾ cup warm milk • 2¼ tsp yeast • ⅓ cup sugar • 2 eggs • ⅓ cup melted butter • 1 tsp salt • 3½ cups flour (plus a little more if needed) • ½ cup freeze-dried strawberries, crushed (flakes) ✨Filling • ½ cup soft butter • ¾ cup brown sugar • 2 tbsp cinnamon • 2 tbsp cocoa ✨Strawberry layer •1½ cups fresh strawberries, finely chopped • 2 tbsp sugar • 1 tsp cornstarch • 1 tsp lemon juice Make this first! Cook 5–6 minutes until thick and spoonable. Cool completely. ✨Shortcake crumble • ½ cup flour • ¼ cup sugar • ¼ cup cold butter • pinch salt ✨Glaze • 4 oz cream cheese • ¼ cup butter • 1½ cups powdered sugar • 2–3 tbsp strawberry puree • ½ tsp vanilla *½ cup heavy cream (poured around rolls before baking) HOW TO MAKE: 1) Activate yeast Mix warm milk, yeast, 1 tbsp sugar. Wait 5–10 min until foamy. 2) Make dough Add remaining sugar, eggs, melted butter and salt. Mix in 3½ cups flour until dough forms. Knead 6–8 min until smooth. *Dough should be soft, slightly tacky, not dry. 3) Add strawberries Fold in crushed freeze dried strawberries during the last minute of kneading. 4) First rise Cover and let rise 1–1½ hours until doubled. 5) Make shortcake crumble (while it rises) Mix flour, sugar, cold butter, pinch salt until crumbly. Bake 350°F for 8–10 min until lightly golden. Cool. 6) Make filling Mix soft butter, brown sugar, cinnamon and cocoa. 7) Roll dough into a 12×18 rectangle. Spread filling. Spoon strawberry preserves in small dollops. Sprinkle shortcake crumble. Roll tightly and cut into 9–12 rolls (fishing wire works best). 8) Second rise (in pan) Cover and proof 20–30 min until puffy and rolls are touching. 9) The secret step Pour ½ cup WARM heavy cream around the rolls right before baking. 10) Bake Bake 350°F for 25–30 min until lightly golden. 11) Glaze Whip glaze ingredients until smooth. Spread on warm rolls. Top with extra crumble & crushed freeze dried strawberries/ fresh strawberries if you want! #cinnamonroll #strawberry #strawberryshortcake #homebaking #valentinesrecipes - @bikinibitesbyk