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Eggnog Sweet Rolls

Regular sweet rolls will do for any day—for this special day, take it up a notch with our Eggnog Sweet Rolls. You’ll mix, proof, fill, and shape your sweet rolls the night before. Then, before you dig into your presents, pull the rolls out for a final proof. While the rolls bake, you can quickly whisk together your Eggnog-Rum Glaze. If tiny tots or alcohol-abstainers are expected at the table, you can replace the rum in the glaze with 1½ tablespoons (22.5 grams) water.

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Eggnog Sweet Rolls

Makes 12 rolls

Ingredients

3½ to 4 cups (438 to 500 grams) all-purpose flour, divided¼ cup (50 grams) granulated sugar teaspoons (7 grams) instant yeast teaspoons (6 grams) kosher salt, divided¾ teaspoon (1 gram) ground nutmeg, divided cups (300 grams) prepared eggnog¾ cup (170 grams) unsalted butter, room temperature* and divided1 large egg (50 grams), room temperature¾ cup (165 grams) firmly packed light brown sugar tablespoons (9 grams) ground cinnamonEggnog-Rum Glaze (recipe follows)

Instructions

In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, beat 1½ cups (188 grams) flour, granulated sugar, yeast, 2 teaspoons (6 grams) salt, and ¼ teaspoon nutmeg at low speed just until combined.
In a medium saucepan, heat eggnog and ½ cup (113 grams) butter over medium heat until an instant-read thermometer registers 120°F (49°C) to 130°F (54°C). Add warm eggnog mixture to flour mixture; beat at medium-low speed for 2 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl. Add egg; beat at medium speed for 2 minutes. With mixer on low speed, gradually add 2 cups (250 grams) flour, beating just until combined and stopping to scrape sides of bowl.
Switch to the dough hook attachment. Beat at medium-low speed until a soft, elastic dough forms, 6 to 10 minutes, stopping to scrape sides of bowl and dough hook; add up to remaining ½ cup (62 grams) flour, 1 tablespoon (8 grams) at a time, if dough is too sticky. Check dough for proper gluten development using the windowpane test. (See Note.)
Spray a large bowl with cooking spray. Place dough in bowl, turning to grease top. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until doubled in size, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Spray a 13×9-inch baking pan with cooking spray. Line pan with parchment paper, letting excess extend over sides of pan.
In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar, cinnamon, remaining ½ teaspoon (1 gram) nutmeg, and remaining ¼ teaspoon salt.
Lightly punch down dough. Cover and let stand for 5 minutes. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll into an 18×12-inch rectangle. Using a large offset spatula, spread remaining ¼ cup (57 grams) butter onto dough, leaving a ½-inch border on one long side. Sprinkle brown sugar mixture over butter. Starting with long side opposite border, roll up dough, jelly roll style, pinching seam to seal. Gently shape to 18 inches long and more even thickness, if necessary. Using a serrated knife, slice log into 12 rolls (about 1½ inches thick), trimming edges slightly if necessary. Place rolls, cut side down, in prepared pan. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
Let rolls rise, covered, in a warm, draft-free place (75°F/24°C) until nearly doubled in size and dough holds an indentation when poked, 3 to 4 hours. (See PRO TIP.)
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake until rolls are lightly golden and an instant-read thermometer inserted in center registers 190°F (88°C), 15 to 20 minutes, loosely covering with foil to prevent excess browning, if necessary. Let cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using excess parchment as handles, remove from pan. Spread Eggnog-Rum Glaze onto warm rolls. Serve warm.

 

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Eggnog-Rum Glaze

Ingredients

cups (300 grams) confectioners’ sugar3 tablespoons (45 grams) prepared eggnog tablespoons (22.5 grams) spiced rum2 tablespoons (28 grams) unsalted butter, melted¼ teaspoon kosher salt

Instructions

In a medium bowl, stir together all ingredients until smooth and well combined. Use immediately.

Notes

*Unlike softened butter, room temperature butter should provide no resistance when pressed with a finger. At this point, the butter is softened enough to easily melt as well as spread over dough.

 

Make-Ahead Timeline

 
1 DAY BEFORE:

Make dough.
Proof dough, 40 minutes to 1 hour.
Roll out, fill, and cut dough into rolls.
Place in prepared pan, and refrigerate overnight.

 
DAY OF:

Proof dough, 3 to 4 hours.
Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
Bake for 15 to 20 minutes.
Let cool in pan for 10 minutes.
Make Eggnog-Rum Glaze.
Spread glaze onto rolls.
Enjoy!

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