Dried Persimmon Cinnamon Rolls
This fusion cinnamon roll replaces the standard raisin or brown-sugar filling with finely chopped gotgam, Korean dried persimmon. A soft, enriched yeast dough, close to brioche in richness, is rolled thin, spread with cinnamon sugar and the diced persimmon, then coiled, sliced, and baked until golden. Dried persimmon concentrates its sugars during the drying process, developing a caramel-like intensity that pairs with cinnamon in a way reminiscent of sujeonggwa, the traditional Korean cinnamon-persimmon punch. Slicing into a baked roll reveals the persimmon pieces spiraling through the layers, so each pull-apart strip delivers a pocket of soft, jammy fruit. A drizzle of cream cheese glaze across the top introduces tangy acidity that offsets the concentrated sweetness. The buttery fragrance of the yeasted dough and the persimmon's natural depth create a pastry that feels both familiar and distinctly Korean.
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Instructions
- 1
Combine flour, yeast, sugar, and salt, then add milk and egg to form dough.
- 2
Knead in soft butter for about 10 minutes until elastic.
- 3
Proof until doubled in size, about 60 minutes.
- 4
Dice dried persimmon and mix with cinnamon and 20 g sugar for filling.
- 5
Roll dough into a rectangle, spread filling, roll up, and cut into 8 pieces.
- 6
Proof 30 minutes in pan, then bake at 180C for 20-22 minutes.
- 7
Cool on a rack for 10 minutes and serve warm.
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