Jeff’s Cinnamon Buns
Updated on July 31, 2024 by Rodney • This post may contain affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. • 2 Comments • Jump to Recipe
These Cinnamon Buns are so much better than store bought. Don’t believe me? Try it for yourself and report back here.
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.
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.
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.
Equipment Needed
Equipment can have a big impact on how a recipe turns out. Below are some of my favorite pieces of equipment that I use when making this recipe.
Gather your Ingredients
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 1/2 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.
Printable Recipe Card
Jeff’s Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients
DOUGH INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup Milk, Warm
- ¼ Cup Water, Warm
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- ½ Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 2 Eggs, Beaten
- ½ Tsp Salt
- ½ Cup White Sugar
- 5 Cups Bread Flour
- 3 Tsp Active Dry Yeast
FILLING INGREDIENTS
- 1 Cup White Sugar
- 5 Tbsp Ground Cinnamon
FROSTING INGREDIENTS
- 2 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 2 Tbsp Unsalted Butter, Melted
- 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- 1 Tbsp Milk
- ¼ Tsp 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 1/2 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
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.
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.
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.