Cinnamon Bun Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Icing
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F) and sugar. Sprinkle yeast over the top and let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dry Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
- 3
- 4
Knead Dough
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- 5
First Rise
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a damp cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 6
Prepare Filling
In a bowl, mix together brown sugar and ground cinnamon. Melt the butter and set aside.
Assembly and Baking
- 7
Roll Out Dough
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle (about 16x24 inches).
- 8
- 9
Roll and Cut
Starting from one long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- 10
Second Rise
Place the rolls in a greased baking dish, cover, and let them rise for another 30 minutes.
- 11
Bake
Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Icing Preparation
- 12
Serving
- 13
Glaze Rolls
Once the cinnamon buns are baked, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls before serving.
