Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns (Printable Version)
Tender, twisted buns with rich cinnamon layers. Fluffy, golden, and ideal as an indulgent breakfast or snack.
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# Ingredients:
→ Dough
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1 cup milk
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3/4 cup (1 + 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, softened
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2 large eggs
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4 cups (550g) bread flour
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1 tbsp (10g) instant dry yeast
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1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
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1 tsp salt
→ Cinnamon Filling
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1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
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2 tsp ground cinnamon
→ Topping
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1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
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Powdered sugar (for topping)
# Steps:
01 -
Add all the dough ingredients to the bowl of a stand mixer. If using hands, mix by hand as described in the notes.
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Using a dough hook, knead on slow speed for 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and mix for 6-8 more minutes until the dough detaches cleanly from the bowl. Adjust with extra flour if sticky.
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Form the dough into a ball, place it in a clean, floured bowl, cover, and let rise for 45 minutes or until the dough doubles in size.
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In a medium bowl, mix the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until smooth, using a paddle attachment or a spatula.
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On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle roughly 12x16 inches.
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Spread the cinnamon filling evenly across the entire dough surface.
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Fold the dough into a trifold. Slice it widthwise into 12 strips, then cut each strip lengthwise into three strands. Braid the strands together and roll them lengthwise to form buns.
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Place the buns on a lined baking sheet, cover with a tea towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
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Preheat the oven to 350°F while the buns finish proofing.
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Brush the buns with egg wash. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Transfer the buns to a cooling rack. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving. Sprinkle with powdered sugar, if desired.
# Notes:
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You can substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour. Kneading by hand takes about 8-10 minutes, as highlighted in the notes.