🍒🔥 Cranberry Jalapeño Spiral Rolls with Lemon Glaze

— Tracklist for Your Tastebuds —

1. INTRO – The Dough

• 3 cups all-purpose flour

• 2 ¼ tsp active dry yeast

• 1 cup warm milk

• 1 egg

• ¼ cup softened butter

• ¼ cup honey

• ½ tsp salt

Stir, knead, rise. Let that dough get puffy like it’s ready for its solo.

2. TRACK TWO – The Sweet-Heat Filling

• 1 ½ cups chopped fresh cranberries

• 1 fresh jalapeño, finely diced (seeds removed unless you like chaos)

• ⅓ cup honey or maple syrup

• 2 tbsp softened butter

• 1 tsp cinnamon

• Pinch of salt

Mix the berries, jalapeño, and sweetener. Smear the butter and cinnamon on your rolled-out dough. Spread the cranberry heat mix from edge to edge like you’re mastering a soundboard.

3. TRACK THREE – The Roll-Up Remix

Roll it tight like a backstage secret. Slice into 12 even spirals.

Nestle them in a greased baking dish.

Cover. Rise again until fluffy.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 22–26 minutes until golden and making the kitchen smell like holiday mischief.

4. BONUS TRACK – Lemon Kiss Glaze

• 1 cup powdered sugar

• Zest of 1 lemon

• 2–3 tbsp fresh lemon juice

• Splash of cream or whole milk (optional for thickness)

Whisk until smooth and glossy. Let it drip over the warm rolls like the final note that ties the whole album together.

5. OUTRO – Chef’s Notes

• Sub the jalapeño for habanero if you want a spicy deluxe edition.

• Swap honey for maple for a deeper, woodsy vibe.

• Add ¼ cup finely chopped pecans to the filling if you want some crunch with your melody.

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