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Get the Recipe: Overnight Ube Cinnamon Rolls

These overnight ube cinnamon rolls are filled with ube halaya jam, giving them their vibrant purple color and a delicious ube flavor! The rolls are made with a tangy buttermilk dough and a creamy creme fraiche glaze.
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Ingredients

For The Buttermilk Dough

For The Ube Filling

  • ¼ cup (2 ounces) ube halaya jam
  • ¼ cup (2 ounces) crème fraîche
  • 2 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon ube extract
  • pinch kosher salt

For the Crème Fraîche Glaze

  • 3 Tablespoons (1.5 ounces) crème fraîche
  • 1 Tablespoon whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
  • ¾ cup (3 ounces) confectioners' sugar

Instructions
 

  • In a large bowl, whisk together 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3 tablespoons granulated sugar, 1 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Set aside.
  • In a large liquid measuring cup, whisk together 1 cup buttermilk (warmed to lukewarm — remember that yeast is a living thing, so it's important not to kill it by warming the liquid too much; you want the temperature to be similar to that of a warm bath and no more), 1 large egg, and 1/4 cup vegetable oil. Set aside.
  • Use a tall cup or a large measuring cup to make a well in center of the dry ingredients (from the 1st step) and add liquid ingredients (from the 2nd step), using a wooden spoon or a rubber spatula to stir until combined. As the dough starts to form, transfer to a lightly floured counter and knead for 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic. If the dough is sticking, you can add up to 1/2 cup of extra flour as you knead, but don't over do it.
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate overnight, until the dough has doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has doubled in size, transfer to a lightly floured counter and use a rolling pin to roll into a rectangle about 12 x 20 inches. Pro tip — the longer your rectangle, the more attractive your rolls will be! Try and make that 20 inches work.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together 1/4 cup ube halaya jam, 1/4 cup crème fraîche, 2 tablespoons granulated sugar, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon ube extract and a pinch of salt until well combined and a homogenous purple color. Use an offset spatula to spread the ube mixture over the rolled dough. For more attractive rolls, make sure you spread the filling completely and evenly over the rolled out dough, including the edges.
  • Working widthwise, roll the dough into a log, pinching its edges to seal. Cut the roll into 7 to 8 pieces, each about 2 inches wide. Place cut sides down on a 9-inch, deep dish pan in a flower shape. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until the edges of the roll are rounded and touching, about 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
  • Once the rolls have risen, preheat the oven to 350 (F). Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for around 30 to 35 minutes, or until the edges of each bun are golden in color. The best way to do so is to stick a skewer inserted in the center bun and see if it comes out clean, without any dough. If the tops of the rolls start to brown too quickly, cover with aluminum foil and continue baking until a skewer comes out clean. Let cool on a wire rack.
  • While the rolls are cooling, make the glaze. Combine 3 tablespoons crème fraîche, 1 tablespoon whole milk, and 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract in the bowl of a freestanding electric mixer fitted with a paddle attachment and beat on a low speed until combined. Add 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar all at once and beat until fluffy and of drizzling consistency. Use immediately to drizzle on top of each cinnamon roll while the rolls are still warm, using a rubber spatula or butter knife to spread out the glaze.
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