Cinnamon Buns

This recipe makes 12 large bunsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Preheat the oven to 350ºFGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Ingredients

• Dough
• 1 cup milk
• 50 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. butter
• 3 1/2 cups flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 egg
• 15 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. fresh yeast or 5 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. instant yeast
• 1/2 tspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. salt

Filling

• 100 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. butter softened
• 2 cups soft brown sugar
• 5 tbspGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. cinnamon

Topping 

• 100 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. butter
• 100 grGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. cream cheese
• 1 cup icing sugar

Method

First, make the topping by whisking the ingredients together until smoothGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Put in the fridge until neededGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Start the dough by melting together the milk with butter on low heatGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In a separate bowl add 1 1/2 cups of the flour with the sugar, egg, yeast and saltGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Whisk until well combinedGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

Gradually add the milk mixture into the flour mixtureGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. For this next step you will need the hook attachmentGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. If you are kneading the dough, use the folding methodGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour until the dough formsGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Continue kneading it for 2 minutes on a floured surface and place it in a well-greased bowlGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Cover the bowl and set it aside in a warm area for 30 minutes until almost double in sizeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Remove from bowl on a floured surface and roll out into a largeGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 

Spread the softened butter all over the doughGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. In a bowl mix together the sugar with the cinnamon and spread over the butterGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Now here’s the tricky partGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. With both hands, grab the sides of the dough furthest from you and start to roll it inwards towards youGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. After every roll, stretch the dough upwards and roll againGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Continue this movement until you come to the endGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Pinch the ends together to secure your rollGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. You should have long, thick rollGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Cut into 12 even piecesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Place the buns on a tray spaced out, swirl side upGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Cover with a kitchen towel or plastic wrap and set aside for 30 minutesGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. Bake in a preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brownGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. While still hot, drizzle a tablespoon of the topping on each bunGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. These are best served fresh!  

Tips 

• Fresh yeast makes all the difference with these buns! 
• All ingredients should be room tempGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.
• Have your space cleaned and ready to goGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028. 
• Have your ingredients already measured and laid out ready for actionGive_Me_Astoria_image_00028.

Enjoy, and be sure to tag so we can see your final product! See you next Tuesday, for what’s sure to be another delicious treat!