Description
Soft, fluffy, and naturally colorful, these Matcha Raspberry Rolls are a vibrant twist on classic sweet rolls. With an earthy green tea dough and a bright, tangy raspberry swirl, they’re perfect for brunch, dessert, or holiday baking. Make-ahead friendly and easy to customize!
Ingredients
- For the Dough
- 2 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 packet (2¼ tsp active dry yeast)
- 1 cup warm almond milk (or dairy milk)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ¼ cup unsalted butter (or vegan butter, melted)
- 1 tsp ceremonial-grade matcha powder
- ½ tsp salt
- For the Raspberry Filling
- 1 ½ cups fresh or frozen raspberries
- ⅓ cup sugar (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp lemon juice
- Optional Glaze
- ½ cup powdered sugar
- 1 tbsp milk of choice
- Drop of vanilla extract (optional)
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: In a large bowl, mix warm almond milk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Prepare Dough: Add melted butter, matcha, and salt to the yeast mixture. Stir in flour gradually. Knead for 8 minutes until smooth. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
- Make Filling: In a saucepan, combine raspberries, sugar, and lemon juice. Bring to a simmer. Stir in cornstarch and cook until thickened. Cool completely.
- Roll Dough: Punch down the dough and roll into a large rectangle (¼ inch thick). Spread the raspberry filling evenly.
- Form Rolls: Roll dough tightly from the long edge. Slice into 8–10 even rolls.
- Second Rise: Place in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise 30 minutes.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for 25–30 minutes until lightly golden.
- Glaze and Serve: Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over slightly cooled rolls before serving.
Notes
Use high-quality ceremonial-grade matcha for best flavor and color
Substitute raspberries with strawberries, blackberries, or a mixed berry blend
Make ahead by preparing rolls the night before and refrigerating before the second rise
Rolls freeze well before baking—thaw overnight in fridge before baking
To reheat, warm in oven at 300°F for 5 minutes or microwave for 10–15 seconds