Description
Indulge in the delightful experience of creating Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns with this easy twisted bun recipe. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these sweet rolls are a beautiful blend of rich cinnamon and soft, fluffy dough that will impress everyone at your table. The fun of twisting and braiding the dough not only makes for an eye-catching presentation but also allows you to customize the filling to suit your taste. Make them for family gatherings or festive celebrations, and watch as they quickly disappear!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened (divided)
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm the milk slightly and combine it with 1/2 cup softened butter in a mixing bowl until melted. Allow to cool before adding eggs and mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together bread flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. Gradually add this mixture to the wet ingredients until combined.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in an oiled bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Mix remaining softened butter with brown sugar and cinnamon to create the filling.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle, spread the filling evenly, cut into strips, twist each strip, and braid them together.
- Place on a lined baking sheet, brush with beaten egg wash, and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before dusting with powdered sugar.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Buns
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg