sweet roll

noun

1. a roll made of sweet dough, often containing spices, raisins, nuts, candied fruit, etc., and sometimes iced on top.

Example Sentences

The filling is a delicious mix of brown sugar and blueberries, which add a tartness to these sweet rolls that creates the perfect bite.

From Seattle Times

That second cub was eventually captured after biologists set a trap with oranges, apples, sardines and a sweet roll, according to an Instagram post from the agency.

From Los Angeles Times

Tearing into a fluffy, sweet roll, its glossy crust barely tinged with caramelization, was like an instant nostalgia injection.

From Salon

While that's great for sandwich bread or sweet rolls, it's not as desirable for loaves, like focaccia, where you want airiness.

From Salon

It's a time investment, sure, but so are those sweet rolls I made this past spring, and that homemade whole-wheat tagliatelle.

From Salon

Related Words

• bread
• cake
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• doughnut
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• pie