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Freshly baked cinnamon buns with sweet icing and cinnamon swirl

Cinnamon Buns

Delightful, soft, and sweet rolls filled with cinnamon and sugar, perfect for breakfast, snacks, or dessert.
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Preparazione 30 minuti
Cottura 25 minuti
Tempo totale 55 minuti
Porzioni: 12 pieces
Portata: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
Cucina: American
Calorie: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredienti
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup milk Should be warm but not hot (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 1/2 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter Melted
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 packet active dry yeast
  • 1 teaspoon salt
Filling Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar For filling
  • 1/4 cup butter Softened for filling
Icing Ingredients
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk For icing

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a warm bowl, dissolve the yeast in the milk.
  2. Mix in the sugar, melted butter, eggs, and salt.
  3. Gradually add the flour and knead until smooth.
  4. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
Filling and Baking
  1. Roll the dough out and spread it with softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
  2. Roll it up tightly and cut it into slices.
  3. Place the slices in a greased baking dish and let them rise again.
  4. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes.
Icing
  1. Mix the powdered sugar and milk for icing and drizzle it on top before serving.

Note

Cinnamon Buns are best served warm. For storage, let them cool completely and place in an airtight container. They can be kept at room temperature for a couple of days or refrigerated for about a week. For longer storage, freeze tightly wrapped in plastic wrap and aluminum foil.