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.

When I was writing my first Cookbook, I had 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!

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📋 What Ingredients do I need

You will need the following ingredients to make these Cinnamon Buns: Milk, Water, Vanilla Extract, Unsalted Butter, Eggs, Salt, White Sugar, Bread Flour, Active Yeast, Ground Cinnamon, Powdered Sugar and Orange Extract.

🥣 How to Make Jeff's Cinnamon Buns

Preheat to 350°F.
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 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.
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
Mix all frosting ingredients together and pour it over the warm cinnamon buns.

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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.

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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

Ingredients

DOUGH INGREDIENTS

• 1 Cup Milk, Warm
• 1/4 Cup Water, Warm
• 1 Tsp Vanilla Extract
• 1/2 Cup Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 2 Egg(s), Beaten
• 1/2 Tsp Salt
• 1/2 Cup White Sugar
• 5 Cups Bread Flour
• 3 Tsp Active 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
• 1/4 Tsp Orange Extract

Instructions

 

• Preheat to 350°F.
• 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.
• 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

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