Cinnamon Buns

This dessert originated in Scandinavia after spice traders introduced the continent to Sri Lankan Cinnamon. Over many years, they evolved to this American-style recipe using a cream cheese frosting. They make a delicious alternative to coffee cake.

Cinnamon Buns

Equipment

Pre-heat Oven to 350°F

Ingredients

Dough

  • ½ cup Warm Milk
  • ½ cup Warm Water
  • 1½ tsp Instant Dry Yeast
  • 3 cups Bread Flour
  • ¼ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup White Sugar
  • 1 Egg
  • ¼ cup Melted Butter

Filling

  • 8 tbsp Butter (1 Stick)
  • ½ cup Brown Sugar
  • 1½ tsp Cinnamon
  • ⅛ tsp Salt
  • ½ cup Toasted Pecan Pieces (Optional)

Frosting

  • 8 oz Softened Cream Cheese
  • ¼ cup Butter
  • 1 cup Icing Sugar

Procedure

Dough

  1. Combine the milk, warm water and yeast and allow to bloom
  2. In a mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar and salt
  3. Add the egg, yeast mixture and melted butter to the mixing bowl and knead until a smooth, tight dough forms
  4. Allow to rise in a warm area until doubled in size (approximately 45-60 minutes)

Filling

  1. While the dough is proofing, prepare the filling by whisking all ingredients in a stand mixer until light and fluffy
  2. Optionally, add toasted pecan pieces to the filling mixture once whisked

Baking

  1. Roll out the dough to a 12×8" rectangle on a floured surface (about ¼" thick at this point)
  2. Spread the filling evenly over the dough sheet and roll up starting along the long edge
  3. Cut this loaf into 6 equal pieces and place in a greased baking pan
  4. Allow the dough rolls to rise again for approximately 45-60 minutes
  5. Bake at 350°F until golden brown (around 40 minutes)

Frosting

  1. Whisk all frosting ingredients together in a stand mixer until light and fluffy, then chill the frosting in the fridge
  2. Once the cinnamon rolls are finished baking and have thoroughly cooled, spread the frosting evenly on top