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Homemade Cinnamon Buns You Won’t Be Able To Resist

I don’t think there’s anything better than a big batch of fresh-baked homemade cinnamon buns…prove me wrong! Perfect for Sunday breakfast, Christmas morning, or any day that ends in “y”!

Because this cinnamon bun recipe calls for you to make homemade dough, I wouldn’t classify this as “easy” but it’s definitely not complicated so don’t let that scare you off…

If you’re short on time, these homemade cinnamon rolls can be prepared the day before and put in the fridge overnight until you’re ready to bake them.

Be sure to save this recipe because you’ll want to make it again and again! Here’s how to bake the most delicious cinnamon rolls you’ve ever had…

Cinnamon Buns

Recipe by Kristin StonesCourse: BreakfastDifficulty: Medium
Servings

4

servings
Prep time

25

minutes
Cooking time

25

minutes
Total time

1

hour 

10

minutes

Ingredients

  • For the Dough
  • 4 cups flour

  • 1 cup milk

  • 2 tsp yeast

  • 1/4 cup sugar

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • 1 large egg

  • 1/2 tsp salt

  • For the Filling
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar

  • 2 tbsp cinnamon

  • 1/4 cup butter, melted

  • For the Glaze
  • 4 tbsp cream cheese

  • 2 tbsp butter, softened

  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar

  • 1 tsp vanilla extract

  • 1-2 tbsp milk (as needed to achieve the desired consistency)

Directions

  • Prepare the Dough
  • Warm the milk slightly until it’s just above room temperature (do not exceed 40°C/104°F).
  • Stir in the yeast and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until it becomes frothy.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, egg, and the frothy yeast mixture to the dry ingredients.
  • Mix until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until it becomes smooth and elastic
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it with a towel, and allow it to rise in a warm place for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Form the Rolls
  • Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  • Brush the entire surface of the dough with melted butter. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together, then evenly sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough.
  • Carefully roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces.
  • Bake the Rolls
  • Arrange the rolls in a greased or parchment-lined baking dish, leaving a little space between each one. Cover the dish with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F. Once the rolls have risen, bake them for 20-25 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
  • Prepare the Glaze
  • While the rolls are baking, mix the cream cheese and softened butter together until smooth.
  • Gradually add the powdered sugar and vanilla extract, mixing until fully combined. If the glaze is too thick, add milk a little at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
  • Finish and Serve
  • After baking, let the rolls cool slightly in the pan. Spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls. Serve immediately and enjoy!

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