Glazed Cinnamon Bun Recipe
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Ingredients
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Dough
Filling
Glaze
Method
Dough Preparation
- 1
Activate Yeast
In a small bowl, combine warm milk (110°F/43°C) with sugar and yeast. Stir gently and let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- 2
Mix Dough Ingredients
In a large mixing bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with melted butter, eggs, and salt. Gradually add in the flour until a soft dough forms.
- 3
Knead Dough
Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
Filling Preparation
- 4
Prepare Filling
In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon. Melt the butter and set aside for use in spreading.
Assembling the Cinnamon Buns
- 5
Roll Out Dough
After the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- 6
- 7
Form Buns
Starting from one edge, tightly roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 equal pieces and place them in a greased baking dish.
- 8
Second Rise
Cover the rolls with a kitchen towel and let rise again for about 30 minutes.
Baking
- 9
Preheat Oven
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- 10
Bake Buns
Bake the cinnamon rolls for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Glaze Preparation
- 11
Mix Glaze
In a medium bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and milk until smooth.
- 12
Glaze Buns
Once the cinnamon buns are out of the oven, drizzle the glaze over the warm buns.