Ingredients and Weight:
- All-purpose flour: 3 cups (360g)
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Salt: 1 teaspoon (5g)
- Active dry yeast: 2 teaspoons (5g)
- Warm milk (105-115°F): 1 cup (240ml)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/2 cup (1 stick, 113g)
- Egg: 1 large
Filling:
- Granulated sugar: 1/2 cup (100g)
- Ground cinnamon: 2 tablespoons (10g)
Frosting:
- Cream cheese, softened: 1/2 cup (113g)
- Unsalted butter, softened: 1/4 cup (57g)
- Vanilla extract: 1 teaspoon (5ml)
- Powdered sugar: 1 cup (120g)
Preparation Time:
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Preparation Method Steps:
- Make the dough: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, and salt. In a separate bowl, dissolve the yeast in the warm milk. Let sit for 5 minutes, or until foamy. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough: Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes, or until it becomes smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
- Make the filling: In a small bowl, combine the sugar and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out into a 12x18-inch rectangle. Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
- Roll up the dough: Starting from a long side, roll up the dough tightly. Pinch the edges to seal.
- Cut the buns: Use a sharp knife to cut the dough into 8 equal pieces.
- Place in baking dish: Arrange the buns in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish.
- Let rise again: Cover the buns with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place for 30 minutes, or until doubled in size.
- Bake: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Make the frosting: In a medium bowl, beat together the cream cheese, butter, vanilla, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Frost the buns: Spread the frosting over the warm buns and serve immediately.
Nutritional Information:
- Calories: 400 per bun
- Fat: 15g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Protein: 5g
Dish Characteristics:
- Soft and fluffy dough
- Warm and gooey cinnamon filling
- Creamy and sweet cream cheese frosting
User Comments:
- "These cinnamon buns are absolutely divine! The dough is so pillowy soft and the cinnamon filling is the perfect balance of sweet and spicy."
- "I'm not usually a huge fan of cinnamon buns, but these ones are a game-changer. They're so light and airy, and the frosting is to die for."
- "These buns are incredibly easy to make and they always turn out perfectly. I've made them for my family countless times and they're always a hit."
Special Precautions and Tips:
- If you don't have active dry yeast, you can use instant yeast instead. Just reduce the amount to 1 teaspoon (2.5g).
- If you don't have a stand mixer, you can knead the dough by hand. Just be sure to knead it thoroughly until it becomes smooth and elastic.
- To prevent the buns from burning, cover them with aluminum foil towards the end of the baking time.
- Let the buns cool slightly before frosting them, otherwise the frosting will melt.
