Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsLight House BistroCinnamon Bun Recipe

Cinnamon Bun Recipe

Inspired by Light House Bistro
Time3h
Serves12

vanilla icing

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Ingredients

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Dough

Filling

Method

Dough Preparation

  1. 1

    Activate Yeast

    In a small bowl, combine warm milk (about 110°F/43°C) with sugar and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.

  2. 2

    Mix Ingredients

    In a large bowl, mix flour and salt. Make a well in the center, add melted butter, eggs, and the activated yeast mixture.

  3. 3

    Knead Dough

    Mix until a dough forms. Knead on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.

  4. 4

    First Rise

    Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.

Filling Preparation

  1. 5

    Prepare Filling

    In a bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Melt the butter and set aside.

Assembly

  1. 6

    Roll Out Dough

    Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.

  2. 7

    Add Filling

    Brush melted butter over the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly on top.

  3. 8

    Shape Buns

    Starting from the long side, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces.

  4. 9

    Second Rise

    Arrange the pieces in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.

Baking

  1. 10

    Preheat Oven

    Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).

  2. 11

    Bake Buns

    Bake the cinnamon buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.

Icing Preparation

  1. 12

    Make Icing

    In a bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.

Serving

  1. 13

    Ice and Serve

    Once the buns are baked and slightly cooled, drizzle the icing over the top and serve warm.

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