Classic Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients

Dough:

1/4 cup / 50 ml

granulated sugar, divided

1/4 cup / 50 ml

warm water

2 tsp / 10 ml

traditional active dry yeast

1/4 cup / 50 ml

unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly

2

Naturegg Nestlaid shell eggs

1/2 cup / 125 ml

milk, at room temperature

3 1/2 cup / 825 ml

all-purpose flour (approx.)

1 tsp / 5 ml

salt

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Filling and Egg Wash:

1/3 cup / 75 ml

softened, unsalted butter

1/2 cup / 125 ml

packed brown sugar

1 tbsp / 15 ml

ground cinnamon

1 pinch

salt

1

Naturegg Nestlaid shell eggs, yolk only

1 tbsp / 15 ml

water

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Cream Cheese Drizzle:

1/4 cup / 50 ml

cream cheese

2 tbsp / 30 ml

unsalted butter

2/3 cup / 150 ml

icing sugar

Directions

1. Dough: In a stand mixer bowl, dissolve 1/2 tsp/2 ml of the sugar in the water; stir in yeast and let stand for 5 minutes or until frothy. Whisk in butter and remaining sugar. Whisk in eggs, one at a time, followed by milk. Add flour and salt to bowl.

2. Using a dough hook attachment; mix on low speed until combined. Increase speed to medium and run mixer for 2 minutes. (The dough will be sticky but should have pulled away from the sides of the bowl). Turn onto a floured surface and knead 10 to 15 more times to bring dough together.

3. Transfer dough to a large clean, oiled bowl; cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.

4. Punch down dough and turn onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out dough into a rectangle, about 11 x 15 inches/28 x 38 cm in size.

5. Filling and Egg Wash: Spread dough with butter, leaving a 1/2-inch/1 cm border on all edges. Blend brown sugar with cinnamon and salt; sprinkle over butter. Roll up dough from the short edge; trim ends and slice into 8 equal portions.

6. Place, cut-side-up and spaced apart, in a parchment paper-lined 9 x 13 inch/3 L baking dish. Cover and let rise for 45 minutes or until puffed and rolls are just touching each other. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).

7. Blend egg yolk with water, brush over exposed areas of dough. Bake buns for 20 to 22 minutes or until golden.

8. Cream Cheese Drizzle: In a medium, heat-proof bowl, warm cream cheese with butter in the microwave on High for 15 seconds or until softened. Gradually whisk in icing sugar until a pourable glaze forms. Spoon over buns while still warm.

Tips

1. Prep Time is 2 hours, 20 minutes when factoring in dough rising time of 2 hours

2. No stand mixer? Combine ingredients by hand stirring until a sticky dough forms. Transfer to a floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes or until dough is smooth, elastic and no longer sticky (adding a little extra flour as needed).

3. To make ahead, once cinnamon buns are shaped and placed in baking dish; cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate overnight. Bring to room temperature for 45 to 60 minutes before baking.