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The Best Cinnamon Buns

These Cinnamon Buns are big, fluffy, and full of delicious gooey cinnamon flavor. These cinnamon rolls are the absolute best irresistible breakfast treat!

Prep Time
30 mins
Cook Time
30 mins
Additional Time
1 hr 35 mins
Total Time
2 hrs 40 mins
Servings: 6 large
Calories: 844 kcal
Course: Breakfast , Brunch
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For the Dough:
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1 (1/4-ounce) packet active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour plus more if needed
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted, plus more to grease the mixing bowl
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
For the Filling:
  • all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 12 tablespoons unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the Glaze:
  • 2 cups confectioners' sugar
  • 1/3 heavy cream
  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter melted

Instructions

Make The Dough
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  1. In a small pan over medium-low heat or in a microwave safe bowl, heat up the milk to about 100 -110 degrees Fahrenheit. Remove from the heat (or from the microwave) and sprinkle in the yeast and 1/4 teaspoon of sugar. Set aside for about 5 minutes or until foamy.
  2. In the bowl of a standing mixer fitted with the hook attachment (if using a regular mixer use the beaters), mix in the flour, the 1/4 cup of sugar, salt and nutmeg. Pour in the yeast mixture, the melted butter, egg yolk and vanilla and mix on low speed for about 1-2 minutes or until the dough is well combined. Stop the mixer and scrape the sides of the bowl. Beat on medium speed for about 5-6 minutes or until the dough gathers together into a ball and no longer clings to the sides of the bowl. (if using the hook attachment, the dough will cling to the hook). The dough should be smooth and soft. If your dough is too wet, add additional flour in small increments (about a tablespoon at a time).
Rise
  1. Remove the dough from the mixer and shape into a ball. Place the dough into a mixing bowl greased with butter. Cover with plastic wrap and let it rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
Fill the Roll
  1. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12 x 14 inch rectangle. Spread the softened butter on top. Mix together the cinnamon and sugar. Sprinkle it all over the dough. Roll up the dough tightly into a cylinder, starting with the long side. Pinching the edges to seal. Cut into 6 even rolls and arranged in a greased 9 x 13 baking pan, cut side down, leaving space between each roll.
Rise
  1. Cover with plastic wrap and let them rise until doubled (about 35 minutes).
  2. Preheat the oven to 325 degrees Fahrenheit.
Bake
  1. Bake the cinnamon rolls for about 35 minutes or until golden on top. Remove from the oven and let them cool in the pan for about 10 - 15 minutes. Meanwhile make the glaze.
Make the Glaze
  1. To make the glaze, whisk together the confectioners' sugar, heavy cream and melted butter.
  2. Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon buns (while still warm) and serve.

Notes

  • If the yeast doesn't get bubbly, that means the yeast is dead. You need to start again with new yeast. 
  • Make sure you don't overheat the milk. Milk (or any liquid) that is over 110 degrees will kill the yeast.
  • If heating the milk in the microwave, heat it in 20 second increments to prevent the milk from overheating. If the milk overheats, quickly cool it in the fridge.
  • MAKE AHEAD INSTRUCTIONS: You can make, fill, roll and cut and place the rolls in the baking pan. Cover and place in the refrigerator overnight. Remove from the refrigerator and let them rise in a warm environment for about 1 to 1.5 hours.

Nutrition Information

Calories 844kcal (42%) Carbohydrates 114g (38%) Protein 8g (16%) Fat 41g (63%) Saturated Fat 25g (125%) Cholesterol 137mg (46%) Sodium 318mg (13%) Potassium 139mg (4%) Fiber 4g (16%) Sugar 67g (134%) Vitamin A 1287IU (26%) Vitamin C 1mg (1%) Calcium 110mg (11%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6large

Amount Per Serving

Calories 844

% Daily Value*

Calories 844kcal 42%
Carbohydrates 114g 38%
Protein 8g 16%
Fat 41g 63%
Saturated Fat 25g 125%
Cholesterol 137mg 46%
Sodium 318mg 13%
Potassium 139mg 3%
Fiber 4g 16%
Sugar 67g 134%
Vitamin A 1287IU 26%
Vitamin C 1mg 1%
Calcium 110mg 11%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.