Homestyle Cinnamon Swirl Buns

Unleash the comfort of freshly baked Homestyle Cinnamon Swirl Buns, where every spiral is a hug of sweet cinnamon and sugar wrapped in a tender, fluffy dough.

Ingredients:

For the Dough:

• 125 ml milk, warmed to the touch
• 3.5 g dry yeast (about half a standard packet)
• 25 g granulated sugar
• 38 g butter, melted like liquid silk
• 1 small egg, the essence of richness
• 250 g all-purpose flour, sifted like fallen snow
• 1/2 tsp salt, the flavor’s foundation

For the Filling:

• 60 g butter, softened to a spreadable joy
• 100 g brown sugar, sweet as autumn’s embrace
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon, the heart of warmth

Instructions:

1. Awaken the yeast by combining it with the warm milk, letting it rest until it blossoms with froth.
2. In a larger bowl, whisk together the sugar, liquid silk butter, and egg until the mixture sings of unity. Stir in the yeasty milk to join the symphony.
3. Gradually introduce the flour and salt, working the dough with passion until it’s smooth and welcoming to the touch.
4. Let the dough rise in a cozy bowl, covered, in a warm spot, until it swells with potential, about an hour’s time.
5. Once risen, roll the dough on a floured canvas into a dreaming rectangle.
6. Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spread of sweet fragrance, and slather it generously over the dough.
7. Fold the dough in a letter’s embrace, creating a layered rectangle.
8. Slice the dough into even ribbons.
9. Halve each ribbon, twist into spirals, and tie into knots of delight.
10. Arrange the knotted buns on a baking sheet, offering them a final rest, until they plump up with anticipation.
11. Blend an egg yolk with a bit of milk or cream, and paint the buns with this golden glaze.
12. Preheat your oven to a cozy 175°C, then bake the buns to a golden perfection, about 20-25 minutes.
13. Allow the buns to cool slightly, then if you wish, dust them with a whisper of powdered sugar.

These Homestyle Cinnamon Swirl Buns are ready to serve, a testament to the simple pleasures of baking and the irresistible allure of cinnamon and sugar. Enjoy them as a sweet start to your day or a comforting treat anytime. Bon appétit! 👩🏻‍🍳🌀🍞