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Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon buns, perfect for cozy mornings or sweet afternoon snacks. Each pillowy swirl is lovingly crafted from a rich dough of yeast, milk, and a hint of sugar, then generously filled with a fragrant blend of cinnamon and brown sugar. Baked to golden perfection, these buns are inviting you to savor each delightful bite. Perfect for sharing or enjoying solo.
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Prep Time 25 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Rising Time 3 hours
Total Time 3 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 373
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 envelopes of yeast
  • 6 tbsp shortening
  • ½+2 tsp sugar
  • 3 eggs beaten
  • 1 cup warm water
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 7 cups flour

Equipment

  • Rolling Pin
  • Baking sheet
  • Non-serrated knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Small bowl
  • Clean tea towel

Method
 

  1. Combine yeast, sugar, and lukewarm water. Stir and let sit for 10 minutes.
  2. Add milk, shortening, sugar, salt, and 2 cups flour, yeast, and eggs.
  3. Add the rest of the flour to form a soft dough. Lightly knead and place in a greased bowl.
  4. Cover and let stand in a warm place. Let the dough rise until doubled in size, about 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 425F.
  6. Lightly punched down, divide into equal portions.
  7. Roll out ¼-inch thick pieces.
  8. Brush with melted butter. sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon.
  9. Roll up, lengthwise, into a tight log.
  10. Cut into 1-inch slices.
  11. Place cut side up on a greased cookie sheet and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour. Bake for 20 minutes.
  12. You can either eat plain as is or make a cinnamon bun glaze to pour on top.

Notes

If you want a quick and simple glaze recipe, check out my cinnamon bun glaze recipe!