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As summer draws to a close, I find myself craving different kinds of baked goods. Light, fruity summer treats gradually give way to warmer flavours—cinnamon, toasted walnuts, brown sugar, and caramel. These Walnut Caramel Cinnamon Rolls are perfect for the transition into autumn. Wonderfully soft and airy, and generously filled with cinnamon, brown sugar, and chopped walnuts, they are drizzled with homemade caramel sauce while still warm. They feel cosy without being too heavy, making them perfect for those early autumn mornings when summer hasn’t quite left us yet, but we’re ready for a little more comfort from the kitchen.

Soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with a rich chocolate–graham swirl and topped with toasted marshmallows. These S’mores Sweet Rolls are a bakery-style twist on the classic campfire dessert: gooey chocolate, buttery dough, crunchy graham crumbs, and golden marshmallow tops in every bite. Perfect for summer baking, cosy weekends, brunch tables, or when you want something nostalgic but elevated.

A soft and golden savoury roll filled with Mediterranean summer vegetables, creamy Feta yogurt spread, fresh basil, and toasted almonds. Made with olive oil dough, this Summer Veggie Roll is light, colourful, and full of fresh summer flavour.

These Roasted Apricot Honey Rolls are everything I love about early summer baking: soft, golden, fragrant, and just sweet enough. Roasting the apricots deepens their flavour and gives the rolls a beautiful jammy texture without making them overly heavy. A touch of cardamom adds warmth, while Mascarpone glaze and toasted almonds bring a bakery-style finish.

These Pistachio Lemon Rolls are everything a May bake should be: soft, fragrant, and just a little bit special. The richness of pistachio cream is balanced with fresh lemon zest, creating a filling that feels indulgent without being heavy.

This soft Spring Greens and Cheese Wreath is filled with tender greens and melted cheese. Balanced and comforting, this wreath highlights the gentle flavours of spring while remaining rich and satisfying.

This basic sweet rolls dough serves as the foundation for most of my filled and shaped sweet rolls. It is soft, elastic, and reliable, making it suitable for everything from classic cinnamon rolls to aromatic nut-filled bakes and seasonal variations. Rather than developing a new dough for every recipe, I rely on one well-tested base that can be adapted through fillings, shaping, and subtle flavour changes. Once you understand this dough, you can create a wide range of sweet rolls with confidence, simply by changing what goes inside or how the dough is shaped. This page serves as a reference point for all sweet roll recipes on the blog that use this dough.

Soft, fluffy sweet rolls filled with a light lemon–vanilla cream and finished with a vibrant blackberry swirl. These rolls are delicate, fresh, and perfectly balanced—ideal for spring baking.

Spring is the perfect time to shift towards lighter, fresher bakes, and this savoury vegetable roll is exactly that. Made with a soft olive oil dough and filled with green asparagus, peas, spinach, and spring onions, it brings together simple ingredients in a balanced and elegant way.

A soft, cloud-like yeast dough rolled with a structured cheesecake filling, dotted with fresh strawberries and tiny flecks of mint. Light, creamy, refreshing — the perfect roll to welcome early spring.