Red Velvet Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

For the dough

• 2 packets active dry yeast
• ¼ cup warm water
• ½ cup evaporated milk
• ½ tablespoon red food coloring
• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 1 egg, lightly beaten
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• ½ teaspoon salt
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 3 to 4 cups all-purpose flour

For the filling

• ¼ cup granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

For the glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3-4 tablespoons heavy cream

Instructions

1. In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk yeast and warm water together until combined. Let stand 5 minutes until foamy.
2. Stir in evaporated milk, food coloring, sugar, egg, vegetable oil and salt.
3. Combine flour and cocoa powder in a medium bowl.
4. Replace whisk attachment with dough hook attachment.
5. Gradually add flour mixture to yeast mixture, a little at a time, until the dough begins to pull away from the sides of the bowl. You may not have to use the entire flour mixture.
6. Knead for 5 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic.
7. Place dough in an oiled bowl, cover, and allow to rise in a warm place for 1½ hours or until dough is doubled in size.
8. Punch down the dough and turn out onto a well floured work surface. Allow to rest for 10 minutes.
9. Roll dough into a 12 by 8 inch rectangle. Brush with melted butter, and sprinkle evenly with sugars and cocoa powder.
10. Using a pizza cutter, cut dough into 1 inch strips. Roll dough from both ends towards the center, then pinch the bottom of each roll to form a heart shape. Place roll in a greased baking dish. Repeat with remaining dough.
11. Cover pan and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
12. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Bake rolls uncovered for 20-25 minutes until puffed and golden brown.
13. Meanwhile, whisk together glaze ingredients.
14. Allow rolls to cool for 5 minutes then top with glaze.

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