Indulge in the comforting aroma and delectable taste of Homemade Cinnamon Buns. Soft, pillowy dough swirled with a buttery cinnamon filling and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, these buns are the epitome of sweet indulgence. Whether served for breakfast, brunch, or a delightful treat anytime, these cinnamon buns are sure to become a beloved favorite.
Homemade Cinnamon Buns - Warm, Gooey, and Irresistibly Delicious
Homemade Cinnamon Buns are a labor of love that yield a sweet reward. The process of making the dough from scratch and savoring the aroma as they bake is a truly gratifying experience. These buns offer a perfect balance of tender dough, cinnamon-spiced filling, and velvety glaze, creating a treat that's bound to put smiles on faces and warm hearts with every bite.
Equipment
- baking pan
- mixing bowl
- rolling pin
- pastry brush
Ingredients
- dry yeast
- warm milk
- granulated sugar
- unsalted butter
- salt
- eggs
- all purpose flour
- brown sugar
- cinnamon
- vanilla extract
- cream cheese
Instructions
- In a bowl, dissolve the yeast in warm milk and let it sit for about 5 minutes until it becomes frothy.
- To the yeast mixture, add granulated sugar, melted butter, salt, eggs, and half of the flour. Mix until well combined.
- Gradually add the remaining flour, one cup at a time, mixing until a soft dough forms.
- Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
- Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a large rectangle (about 16x12 inches).
- Spread the softened butter over the dough. In a separate bowl, mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough
- Starting from one of the longer edges, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the cinnamon buns in a greased baking pan. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for another 15-20 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon buns for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- In a bowl, beat the softened cream cheese and butter until creamy. Gradually add powdered sugar and vanilla extract, and mix until smooth.
- Once the cinnamon buns are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes before generously spreading the cream cheese glaze over the warm buns.
- Serve the homemade cinnamon buns warm and gooey. Enjoy the delightful combination of soft dough, fragrant cinnamon, and creamy glaze.
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Notes
- You can prepare the dough the night before, let it rise in the refrigerator overnight, and proceed with assembling and baking the next morning.
- For extra flavor, you can add chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- If you prefer a less sweet glaze, you can reduce the amount of powdered sugar in the cream cheese glaze.
Nutrition
Serving: 900g
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