Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns (Printable Version)
Soft, golden buns twisted with spiced cinnamon sugar and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.
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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:
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Add the milk, butter, eggs, bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt to the bowl of a stand mixer.
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Using a dough hook, mix on slow speed for 2 minutes, then increase to medium speed and mix for 6-8 minutes until the dough comes away cleanly from the sides of the bowl. If sticky, add a little extra flour.
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Form the dough into a ball, place it in a clean floured bowl, cover, and let rise for about 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
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In a bowl, beat together the butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon until combined. Use a stand mixer with a paddle attachment or mix manually with a fork.
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On a floured surface, roll the dough into a 12x16-inch rectangle.
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Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the rectangle, ensuring full coverage.
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With the long side facing you, fold the dough into a trifold. Slice into 12 strips approximately 1.5 inches wide. Cut each strip into 3 strands, braid the strands, and roll each into a bun shape.
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Place 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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While the buns are finishing rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.
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Brush the buns with beaten egg and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
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Transfer the baked buns to a cooling rack and let cool for 5 minutes. Optionally, dust with powdered sugar before serving.
# Notes:
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You can substitute all-purpose flour for bread flour if necessary.
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A wooden spoon and manual kneading can be used if a stand mixer is unavailable (knead 8-10 minutes on a floured surface).