Homemade Cinnamon Buns
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Homemade Cinnamon Buns
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Homemade Cinnamon Buns, easy soft delicious cinnamon buns, the perfect breakfast or snack sweet bread recipe, delicious plain or glazed.
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Ingredients
CINNAMON BUN DOUGH
- 2½ cups bread flour
- 2 tablespoons butter (softened)
- ¼ teaspoon salt (if you use unsalted butter then add ½ teaspoon of salt)
- 2¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg (room temperature)
- 2½ tablespoons sugar
- 9-11 tablespoons tablespoon milk (lukewarm)
FILLING
- 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1½ - 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ⅓ cup butter softened
GLAZE
- ½ cup powdered sugar/icing sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cream (any type)
- 1 tablespoon milk
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Instructions
FILLING
- In a small bowl whisk together brown sugar and cinnamon, set aside.
CINNAMON BUN DOUGH
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, salt and sugar, add the yeast and mix gently, make a well in the middle and add the egg, butter and vanilla, mix with a fork, slowly add milk (warm to a little bit warmer than room temperature, start with 9* tablespoons and add more if necessary). Continue to mix with a fork until it is almost all together.
*I used 11 tablespoons. You want a soft dough slightly tacky dough. You may even need a bit more then 11 tablespoons.
- Move to a lightly floured flat surface and knead for approximately 15 minutes or until dough becomes smooth and elastic. Form into a ball, cover with plastic and refrigerate for 40 minutes.
- Remove from the fridge and roll into approximately a 15 x 10 inch (38 x 25 cm) rectangle. Spread the dough with the softened butter leaving a ½ inch (1.2 cm) border, then sprinkle with the sugar/cinnamon filling, roll the dough up length wise and slice into 9 slices, place the slices cut side up in a parchment paper lined 9 inch cake pan, leaving them about ½ inch apart. Cover well with a tea towel and let rise 2 hours in a draft free warm area.
GLAZE
- In a small bowl mix together until smooth, icing sugar, vanilla, cream and milk should be quite thick. (if you want it thicker add more powdered sugar/icing sugar)
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C).
- Bake in the oven for approximately 20-25 minutes (test with a toothpick). Remove from oven and let cool completely before icing or eat warm. Enjoy!
Notes
- This can also be made with a stand mixer. Knead with the dough hook for 5-6 minutes or until a soft compact dough is obtained. Adding more milk to achieve this.
- For your yeast to activate properly, both your milk and egg need to be at room temperature. The ideal temperature of your warm milk should be around 105-110°F. Your butter needs to be softened but not melted.
- Don’t keep adding flour if you find that the cinnamon bun dough feels slightly sticky to the touch. While the dough shouldn’t stick all over your hands, it also should not be dry and floury either.
- The best cinnamon rolls are served fresh out of the oven while still warm! Store leftovers covered tightly in plastic wrap or an airtight container at room temperature for 2-3 days. Adding a few slices of bread to the container or dish may help them stay softer and prevent them from drying out.
- You can also store the rolls covered in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Like many yeast breads, though, the cooler air from the fridge will dry them out a bit. To achieve soft rolls again with a fresh baked taste, try buttering the sides of the rolls before warming them up in the microwave.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
368kcal
(18%)
Carbohydrates
61g
(20%)
Protein
6g
(12%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.4g
Cholesterol
49mg
(16%)
Sodium
162mg
(7%)
Potassium
114mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
35g
(70%)
Vitamin A
371IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
0.02mg
(0%)
Calcium
57mg
(6%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 9servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 368 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 368kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 61g | 20% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 49mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 162mg | 7% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 35g | 70% |
| Vitamin A | 371IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 0.02mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 57mg | 6% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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