Soft Cinnamon Buns
Ingredients
- 2 teaspoons instant yeast
- 2/3 cups warm water
- 3.75 cups flour
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup evaporated milk
- 3 eggs
- 1/3 cup butter (soft)
- 1 cup butter (soft (for filling))
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup sugar
- 4 tablespoons melted butter
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon milk
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
Frosting
Instructions
Dissolve yeast 
Add liquids 
Knead until elastic 
Cut cylinder 
Arrange in tray 
Spread frosting - Dissolve the yeast in the warm water. Meanwhile, mix the flour and sugar with the dough hook in a stand mixer.
- Add the yeast mixture, eggs and evaporated milk. Knead using the dough hook in the stand mixer for 5 minutes.
- Add the butter and knead for another 5 minutes or until smooth, shiny and elastic. Let the dough rest for 5 minutes. Meanwhile mix the 1 cup butter, cinnamon and sugar to make the filling. Grease a 9×13 tray with a little softened butter.
- Gently roll out the dough into a large rectangle. Spread the filling on the rectangle. Roll the dough into a long cylinder. Cut into 24 pieces and arrange on the tray. Cover with a cloth and let the buns rise for 2 hours.
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until lightly brown.
- Cool for half an hour. Make the frosting by mixing the melted butter and vanilla with the sugar into a paste. Add milk and stir until it reaches pouring consistency. Pour and spread the frosting over the buns.
- Enjoy warm!
Linda
The Hungry Host
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