Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns
Indulge in the delightful experience of baking these Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns, a twisted bun recipe that fills your kitchen with the warm, inviting scent of cinnamon and sugar. These buns are not only visually stunning with their intricate braiding but also irresistibly delicious, making them the perfect treat for family gatherings or cozy weekend brunches. The best part? They are simple enough for beginner bakers to master while impressing friends and family alike. Each fluffy bite is enhanced by a sweet cinnamon filling that will leave everyone asking for more!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Buns
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (filling)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed (filling)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon (filling)
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm the milk and combine it with softened butter, eggs, yeast, sugar, and salt in a large bowl.
- Gradually add bread flour until a soft dough forms.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let the dough rise in a greased bowl, covered, for about an hour or until doubled in size.
- Mix together softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and spread the filling over it.
- Cut into strips, braid three strips together, and tuck ends under to form buns.
- Allow braided buns to rise again for 30-45 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 38g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 55mg