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Cinnamon Buns Recipe

These cinnamon buns are sweet and soft rolls filled with a buttery cinnamon-sugar mixture and topped with icing or glaze. This rolls are perfect breakfast or dessert option. 
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 35 minutes
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American
Servings 10 Buns
Calories 504 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Mixing Bowl
  • 1 Stand Mixer
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Baking Pan

Ingredients
  

For The Dough

  • 1 Cup Warm Milk ( About 110'F )
  • 2 And 1/4 Tsp Active Dry Yeast
  • 3 Tbsp Granulated Sugar
  • 2 Large eggs
  • 1/3 Cup Unsalted Butter ( Melted )
  • 4 Cups All-Purpose flour
  • 1 Tsp salt

For The Filling

  • 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter ( Softened )
  • 1 Cup Brown Sugar
  • 2 And 1/2 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon

For The Cream Cheese Frosting

  • 4 Oz Cream Cheese ( Softened )
  • 1/4 Cup Unsalted Butter ( Softened )
  • 1 And 1/2 Cups Powdered Sugar
  • 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small bowl, add the warm milk and sugar then sprinkle the dry yeast over the top and let it sit for 5 minutes until it foamy. Your yeast should be activated.
  • In another mixing bowl, combine the flour, melted butter, salt, eggs and yeast mix them with wooden spoon or you can used electric mixer as well to form a dough-like consistency.
  • knead the dough on lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until it becomes smooth. Make sure not to stick to your hands and Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with paper towel and let aside to raise it for 1-2 hours.
  • Roll the rise dough into a 12×18inch rectangle on a floured surface Spread the cinnamon butter filling and roll the dough tightly into a log. Slice the log into pieces and place them in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish or two 8-inch round pans.
  • Cover the pan with damp towel and let the buns rise for 30-45 minutes until it becomes puffy. Place the buns into preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until it becomes golden brown.
  • Beat the cream cheese and butter until they smooth then add the powdered sugar, vanilla extract and mix until it becomes creamy. Spread the cream cheese frosting over the warm buns and serve immediately.

Notes

1) Customize your cream cheese filling with chopped nuts or raisins.
2) Use dental floss or a very sharp knife to slice the dough without squishing the roll.
3) Prepare the dough the night before, refrigerate the shaped rolls, and let them rise in the morning before baking. This is the perfect breakfast option.
Keyword Breakfast Recipes, Cinnamon Buns