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Tender, Fluffy Cinnamon Buns
Course
Dessert
Prep Time:
30
minutes
Cook Time:
25
minutes
Resting Time
3
hours
Total Time:
3
hours
55
minutes
Servings
15
Ingredients:
Dough:
2 1/4
tsp
dry active yeast
1/3
cup
granulated sugar
1 1/4
cup
warm full-fat milk (44ºC)
1/3
cup
melted unsalted butter
2
large eggs
1
tsp
pure vanilla extract
4
cup
all-purpose flour
1
tsp
salt
Filling:
1/2
cup
softened unsalted butter
3/4
cup
light brown sugar
2
tbsp
ground cinnamon
1/2
tsp
salt
Glaze:
4
oz
softened full-fat cream cheese
1
cup
confectioners sugar
1/2
tsp
salt
1
tsp
pure vanilla extract
1/4
cup
warm full-fat milk
Instructions:
In a small bowl, mix together 1/2 cup milk, 1 tsp sugar, the yeast, and let it activate for 10 minutes.
Meanwhile, in a large bowl or stand mixer, whisk together the rest of the milk, sugar, butter, eggs, and vanilla extract.
Next, whisk in the yeasted milk until combined.
Now, mix in the flour and salt until completely mixed.
Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface, and shape into a disc.
Place in a greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and rise in a warm place for 1 1/2 hours until doubled in volume.
In a small bowl, mix together butter, sugar, cinnamon, and salt.
Place down on a lightly floured surface, and pat into a 9x15 rectangle.
Spread filling evenly over dough.
Roll tightly, and pinch and seal the end.
Cut into 15 cinnamon buns.
Place into a greased 9x13 baking dish, wrap in plastic wrap, and rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes until doubled in volume.
Preheat oven to 350ºF.
Lightly brush buns with egg wash, and bake for about 25 minutes until browned, rotating halfway.
In a small bowl, mix together cream cheese, sugar, salt, and vanilla extract.
Gradually mix in milk until glaze becomes a glazing consistency.
Spread glaze over hot cinnamon buns.
Cut into 15 rolls, and let glaze set before serving.
Enjoy!