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    Home » Recipes » Breakfast

    Jeff's Cinnamon Buns

    Published on April 4, 2017 - Updated on November 24, 2022 by Chef Rodney - 2 Comments - This post may contain affiliate links.

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    easy cinnamon buns
    These Cinnamon Buns are so much better than store bought. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself and report back here.
     
    cinnamon buns with frosting

    When I was writing my first Recipe Book, I asked family members to share with me some of their favorite recipes. My brother Jeff sent me his recipe for his homemade Cinnamon Buns.

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    Cinnamon Buns ready for the Oven

    I realize this recipe may look a little daunting at first but it's really not that bad. Especially if you have experience working with dough.

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    These cinnamon buns do take a few hours to make so you might want to make them the night before so you can enjoy them for breakfast! My wife keeps calling them sweet rolls but I am going to stick with calling them Cinnamon Buns.

    Jeff’s Cinnamon Buns
    sweet rolls fresh out of the oven

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    📋 What Ingredients do I need

    You will need the following ingredients to make this Cinnamon Buns recipe (see recipe card for quantities): Milk, Water, Vanilla Extract, Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Salt, White Sugar, Bread Flour, Active Yeast, Ground Cinnamon, Powdered Sugar and Orange Extract.

    🥣 How to Make Cinnamon Buns

    Put all the dough ingredients in a stand mixer in the order listed under the dough ingredients‚
    Add small amounts of flour as needed until a soft dough ball forms.
    Cover and let rise until doubled in size (approximately 90 min).
    When ready, roll out with a rolling pin to approximately 15 x 24 inches rectangle.
    Brush dough with melted butter. Spread the filling all over but leave one edge clean so you can close the roll-up after rolling.
    Roll it up into a log, cut 1 ½ inch sections, place on a baking sheet (not too close together as they will rise again).
    Cover and let rise for 40 to 60 minutes or until double in size.
    Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
    Mix all frosting ingredients together and pour it over the warm cinnamon buns.

    Jeff’s Cinnamon Buns

    Jeff's Cinnamon Buns

    These Cinnamon Buns are so much better than store bought. Don't believe me? Try it for yourself and report back here.
    5 from 4 votes
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    Prep Time 2 hrs 30 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 2 hrs 55 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 12
    Calories 491 kcal

    Equipment

    • Baking Sheet

    Ingredients
     

    DOUGH INGREDIENTS

    • 1 Cup Milk, Warm
    • ¼ Cup Water, Warm
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
    • 2 Eggs, Beaten
    • ½ teaspoon Salt
    • ½ Cup White Sugar
    • 5 Cups Bread Flour
    • 3 teaspoon Active Dry Yeast

    FILLING INGREDIENTS

    • 1 Cup White Sugar
    • 5 tablespoon Ground Cinnamon

    FROSTING INGREDIENTS

    • 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
    • 2 tablespoon Unsalted Butter, Melted
    • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
    • 1 tablespoon Milk
    • ¼ teaspoon Orange Extract

    Instructions
     

    • Put all the dough ingredients in a stand mixer in the order listed under the dough ingredients.
    • Add small amounts of flour as needed until a soft dough ball forms.
    • Cover and let rise until doubled in size (approximately 90 min).
    • When ready, roll out with rolling pin to approximately 15 x 24 inches rectangle.
    • Brush dough with melted butter. Spread the filling all over but leave one edge clean so you can close the roll up after rolling.
    • Roll it up into a log, cut 1 ½ inch sections, place on baking sheet (not too close together as they will rise again).
    • Cover and let rise for 40 to 60 minutes or until double in size.
    • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
    • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
    • Mix all frosting ingredients together and pour it over the warm cinnamon buns.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 491kcalCarbohydrates: 89gProtein: 8gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 54mgSodium: 204mgPotassium: 125mgFiber: 4gSugar: 46gVitamin A: 385IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1.1mg

    Nutritional information provided for this recipe is based on 1 serving. This information is an estimate and may vary based on several factors. If nutritional information is important to you and your diet, please verify this recipe with a Registered Dietitian.

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    2 Comments

    1. Barbara

      April 18, 2022 at 5:14 pm

      Instead of buying cinnamon buns when my family asked for some I decided to try this recipe. Now I will never buy them again. This has got to be the best recipe I have ever made for cinnamon buns.They are very moist and easy to make.

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    2. June

      August 31, 2022 at 4:37 pm

      These cinnamon buns are to die for. They are very moist and a favourite of my family. This recipe was very easy to make but very hard on someone who is watching their sugar intake. A keeper for sure.

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