Description
The BEST Cinnamon Buns Recipe + VIDEO invites you to indulge in the warm, sweet aroma of freshly baked cinnamon buns right from your kitchen. These soft, pillowy rolls are generously filled with gooey cinnamon sugar and topped with a luscious cream cheese glaze, making them the perfect treat for breakfast or brunch. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply treating yourself after a long week, these cinnamon buns will leave everyone asking for seconds!
Ingredients
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- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 packet (2 1/4 tsp) active dry yeast
- 1 cup whole milk (warm)
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp salt
Instructions
- Prepare the Dough: Warm milk until cozy and mix with active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes.
- Mix: In a bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, melted butter, eggs, and yeast mixture. Knead until smooth.
- Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover it, and let rise in a warm place for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll & Fill: Punch down dough and roll into a rectangle. Spread melted butter, sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll tightly.
- Cut & Arrange: Slice into equal pieces and place in a greased baking dish. Let rise again for 30 minutes while preheating oven to 350°F.
- Bake & Frost: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Mix cream cheese frosting (softened cream cheese, powdered sugar, vanilla) and spread over warm buns.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (100g)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 48g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 45mg