Quick 45 Minute Cinnamon Rolls The Recipe Critic from therecipecritic.com
Introduction
Do you love cinnamon buns? These soft, gooey and delicious cinnamon buns are perfect for breakfast, brunch or even as a dessert. It's a classic recipe that everyone loves. The smell of cinnamon buns baking in the oven is enough to make your mouth water. The good news is that making cinnamon buns at home is easier than you think. In this article, we will share a simple and easy-to-follow recipe for cinnamon buns.
Ingredients
Before we start making cinnamon buns, let's talk about the ingredients. You will need:
3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
1/2 cup warm milk
1/2 cup warm water
1 large egg
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon salt
For the filling:
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar, packed
2 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
For the glaze:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/4 cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Now that we have all the ingredients, let's start making cinnamon buns:
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, sugar, salt and yeast. Mix well.
In another bowl, mix the warm milk, warm water, egg and softened butter.
Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until the dough comes together.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a damp cloth. Let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.
Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle shape.
Spread the softened butter over the dough.
Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle it over the buttered dough.
Roll the dough tightly into a log shape and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
Place the pieces in a greased baking dish and cover them with a damp cloth. Let them rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Bake the cinnamon buns for about 25 minutes or until golden brown.
While the cinnamon buns are baking, make the glaze by combining the confectioners' sugar, milk and vanilla extract in a bowl. Mix well.
When the cinnamon buns are done, remove them from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes.
Drizzle the glaze over the cinnamon buns.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition
Cinnamon buns are a delicious treat, but they are not exactly a healthy option. Here is the estimated nutrition information for one cinnamon bun:
Calories: 320
Total Fat: 13g
Saturated Fat: 8g
Cholesterol: 55mg
Sodium: 295mg
Total Carbohydrates: 48g
Dietary Fiber: 1g
Sugars: 25g
Protein: 4g
Conclusion
Making cinnamon buns at home is a great way to enjoy this classic treat. With this recipe, you can make soft, gooey and delicious cinnamon buns that will impress your family and friends. They are perfect for breakfast, brunch or even as a dessert. While they are not the healthiest option, they are definitely worth indulging in once in a while. We hope you enjoy making and eating these cinnamon buns as much as we do!
