Baby rolls coated in delicious rum glaze, these Rum Rolls are the perfect addition to your brunch menu or on the table for breakfast!
My favorite breakfast – Rum Rolls and coffee!
It’s been a few weeks since I was able to participate in a Sunday Supper event, and I am thrilled to be back for such a special one. I chose Rum Rolls in honor of my mom, the reason for which I will talk about more in a second.
As a mom myself, I appreciate the job my mother has done raising me, and honestly even as a 40 years old adult, I can say she isn’t done yet. haha Guess I still have a long time to go raising my own five teenagers. Yes?
I chose Rum Rolls for today’s Sunday Supper event because there is no other recipe, no other food item that makes me think of my mother more than Rum Rolls. As a child, I can remember her bringing them home from our favorite bakery. They were such a special treat.
Sometimes she would buy extras and freeze them. I can tell you right now, as a small child, there was more than once I opened up a frozen package and attempted to eat a frozen Rum Roll. Yes, I did that, mom. Probably not a huge surprise.
I’m pretty sure at times I confiscated a whole package of them from the bakery and called them my own. I can honestly say, Rum Rolls might have been my favorite food as a child. Truly.
Still, all these years later, that bakery is still standing and still serving delicious Rum Rolls. Sadly, the recipe has changed over time and while they are still delicious, they are not as perfect as they were when I was small.
Because the bakery is nowhere near my house, to get my fix of Rum Rolls on occasion, I needed to find a recipe. While these are not exact to the bakery we bought them from, they are close enough and every time I make them, I think of my mom.
I don’t know if that will ever stop.
Happy Mother’s Day to all the mom’s out there. You are all amazing and have a tough job no matter if you have one child or you have five teenagers (or more!). Also you pet mommy’s, you count too. They are like our children as well, as anyone who has a pet will attest to.
So to everyone, Happy Mother’s Day! (most importantly to my mom… I love you. Thanks for always supporting me even when you don’t always agree. Also thanks for making me see things in a different light sometimes. I love you!)
So, how do you make Rum Rolls?
Mom's Rum Rolls
These Rum Rolls are SO good and can be served for any occasion. They melt in your mouth and the Rum flavor mingles with the light taste of the cinnamon.
Ingredients
For the Run Roll Dough:
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoons of dry instant yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 egg, whisked
- 1 cup + 2 tablespoons. warm milk
For the inside Rum Roll Filling:
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1-2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
For the Rum Roll Glaze:
- 2 tablespoon butter
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 1/2 T. milk or cream
- 3/4 cup powdered sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp. rum flavoring
Instructions
For the Rum Roll Dough:
- In a mixing bowl fitted with a dough hook, combine all of the dough ingredients.
- Mix for 20 minutes until dough is smooth.
- Spray the inside of a bowl with cooking spray, place the dough inside, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
- Punch down the dough. Roll out into a large rectangle.
- Brush the melted butter over the surface of the dough. Sprinkle with the brown sugar and the cinnamon.
- Roll the rectangle of dough up and cut into 12 equal sized pinwheels.
- Place each of the 12 pinwheels into a greased muffin pan.
- Cover the pan and let the rolls rise until they have doubled in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat your oven to 350 F.
- Cover the pan with tinfoil and bake for 15 minutes.
- Remove the foil and continue baking for about 5-7 minutes or until they are golden on top.
- While they are baking, prepare the Rum Roll Glaze.
- Combine the butter, brown sugar and milk/cream in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium high heat. Remove from heat and add the powdered sugar and rum flavoring. Stir until smooth.
- Brush the Rum Glaze over the Hot Rolls fresh from the oven, reserving some.
- Once the rolls have had time to cool a bit (about 10 minutes), drizzle on the rest of the rum glaze.
- Enjoy hot or at room temp.
Mother’s Day Breakfast:
- Chai Berry Muffins from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks
- Chocolate Almond Prune Bread from What Smells So Good?
- Maple Almond Butter from girlichef
- Orange Julius from Neighborfood
- Rum Rolls from Daily Dish Recipes
Mother’s Day Appetizers, Soups and Salads:
- Asparagus and Prosciutto Crostini from Hip Foodie Mom
- Carrot Ginger Soup from Confessions of a Culinary Diva
- Chilled Spring Pea Soup from An Appealing Plan
- Strawberry Salad with Asparagus Mousse from Delaware Girl Eats
- Vegetable Shu Mai from My Healthy Eating Habits
Mother’s Day Main Dishes:
- Betty’s Salad from Jelly Toast
- Brussels Sprouts Kofta from Soni’s Food
- Cajun Shrimp Eggplant Casserole from Food Lust People Love
- Crepes Lorraine from Noshing With The Nolands
- Greek Chicken Pizza from Casa de Crews
- Ham and Spinach Quiche from Try Anything Once Culinary
- Lightened-Up Penne & Tomato Cream Sauce with Peas & Prosciutto from Cupcakes & Kale Chips
- Mac & Cheese Dressed Up for Mother’s Day from Cooking Chat
- Mini Pot Pies from Jane’s Adventures in Cooking
- Paprika Shrimp from Nosh My Way
- Spears in a Blanket from The Not So Cheesy Kitchen
Mother’s Day Desserts:
- Banana Cream Pie from Take A Bite Out of Boca
- Black-Eyed Susan from Cindy’s Recipes and Writings
- Cannoncini alla Crema from Manu’s Menu
- Chocolate Babka from Run DMT
- Chocolate Caramel Tart from That Skinny Chick Can Bake
- Chocolate Creme Brûlée from Desserts Required
- Frozen Strawberry Cheesecake from Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
- Lemon Cookies from Peanut Butter and Peppers
- Limoncello Lemon Pound Cake from Killer Bunnies, Inc
- Mom’s Glazed Blueberry Tarts from The Wimpy Vegetarian
- Mango Sorbet from Pescetarian Journal
- PB&J Macaron from A Kitchen Hoor’s Adventures
- Peach Cobbler from Cookin’ Mimi
- Pina Colada Cake from The Foodie Army Wife
- Pineapple Empanadas from La Cocina de Leslie
- Scotch Tea Cookies from Shockingly Delicious
- White Chocolate Peanut Butter Oatmeal Cookies from Pies and Plots
The Ninja Baker
Happy Mother’s Day, Nicole! Trust your 5 children will plan special treats for an awesome Mom =)
So glad pet owners count as mommies. Very happy, too, that you shared the recipe for these scrumptious looking rum rolls!
Liz
I’d never heard of rum rolls till your post….but now I’m a HUGE fan. They look fantastic!!! Happy Mother’s Day, Nicole!
Manu
I had never heard of Rum Rolls before either, but these look spectacular and I would love to try them!!! Happy Mother’s Day Nicole!
Dorothy at Shockingly Delicious
Never heard of rum rolls before, but where have they been all my life? Need.
Krayl @ AnAppealingPlan
Yes please! These are right up my alley! I will take two with my coffee please.
Jennifer @ Peanut Butter and Peppers
Your rum rolls look to die for! What a great breakfast!! Happy Mother’s Day!!
Family Foodie
Happy Mother’s Day Nicole! I am totally showing this recipe to my kids… hoping they will get the hint!
Deanna Samaan
Hmmm Rum rolls, Sounds so good, I got try this!!!
Marlene Baird
What a brilliant way to make rolls other than cinnamon. Yours are calling my name.
Nichole C
Glad to hear at forty, you still need mom. I just turned thirty and feel like I will always need that lady! Happy Mother’s Day!
Mireya @myhealthyeatinghabits
What beautiful rolls! These are at the top of my list to try once baking season starts again. I’m sure I’m going to love these.
Sarah
Whoa. Mom would go for these no problem!
Susan @ the wimpy vegetarian
I’ve totally been missing out. These look fantastic. I love foods that tap into such rich reservoirs of memories.
Betsy @ Desserts Required
I think we are all guilty of sneaking something from the freezer and try then trying to eat them right away. These look scrumptious and I cannot wait to try them.
Laura Dembowski
I am unfamiliar with rum rolls, but clearly I need to acquaint myself. These look wonderful! I don’t think my mom will ever be done raising me either. Sorry, Mom 😉
Hezzi-D
Oh man! I want to make these right now they look so amazing. Rum and cinnamon roll all in one is right up my alley!
Tara
Welcome back, I have been thinking of you and missing you 🙁 Lovely to see you are back with these gorgeous rolls. Happy Mother’s Day!!
Shaina
That filling sounds delicious! The rolls look beautiful and I bet they taste just as good. Happy Mother’s Day!
MealDiva
Rum & cinnamon — melt in your mouth– you hit all of my “yum” buttons here! Wish I had one right now! Delicious!!
Courtney @ Neighborfood
These look positively irresistible! I might attempt to eat them frozen too! 🙂
Serena | Serena Bakes Simply From Scratch
Happy Mothers Day! These rolls look gorgeous and I love the rum glaze and filling!
Alice // Hip Foodie Mom
rum rolls. . omg, yes! I hope you had a fabulous Mother’s day and were able to get a little R&R . . with 5 teens. . I hope you got pampered yesterday!!
Emily | Jelly Toast
These rolls are fantastic!
Sarah | Curious Cuisiniere
I’m pretty sure I would have tried to eat these out of the freezer too! They look delicious!
Dionne Baldwin
I’ve never had rum rolls before but I think I may have to give this a try! Sometimes we just can’t wait. Gotta have that frozen rum roll!
Cathy
Isn’t it great when you can resurrect a taste memory?
Mom
Name itself has got kind of kick, addiction, affection n love..thats rum roll and love of mother 🙂
Nancy @ gottagetbaked
What a lovely, wonderful post, Nicole! Happy belated Mothers Day to you! I hope the kids spoiled you rotten all weekend (although they should be spoiling you year round, right?). I love this tribute to your mom and these rum rolls look incredible. I don’t blame you for hoarding and eating them yourself as a kid. I’d do that right now if I had a pan of these!