Soft Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients for the Dough

•3 ¼ cups (400 g) all-purpose flour

•1 cup (240 ml) warm milk

•¼ cup (50 g) sugar

•1 packet (7 g) dry yeast

•1 egg

•¼ cup (60 g) melted butter

•½ tsp salt

 

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🍯 For the Filling

•⅓ cup (70 g) brown sugar

•2 tsp ground cinnamon

•2 tbsp melted butter

 

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🍰 For the Glaze (optional but delicious!)

•½ cup (100 g) powdered sugar

•2 tbsp milk

•½ tsp vanilla extract

 

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👩‍🍳 Instructions

1.Activate yeast:

In a bowl, mix warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 10 minutes until foamy.

2.Make the dough:

Add egg, melted butter, and salt. Gradually mix in flour until a soft dough forms.

Knead for about 5–8 minutes (or use a mixer) until smooth.

3.Let rise:

Cover and let the dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour (it should double in size).

4.Prepare filling:

Mix brown sugar and cinnamon.

5.Shape the rolls:

Roll the dough into a rectangle (about ¼ inch thick).

Brush with melted butter and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mix.

Roll up tightly and cut into 9–12 pieces.

6.Second rise:

Place buns in a greased baking dish, cover, and let rise another 30 minutes.

7.Bake:

Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 20–25 minutes, until golden brown.

8.Glaze:

Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla. Drizzle over warm buns.

 

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🌿 Tips

•For extra softness, brush buns with melted butter right after baking.

•You can add chopped pecans or raisins before rolling the dough