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:
- Awaken the yeast by combining it with the warm milk, letting it rest until it blossoms with froth.
- 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.
- Gradually introduce the flour and salt, working the dough with passion until it's smooth and welcoming to the touch.
- Let the dough rise in a cozy bowl, covered, in a warm spot, until it swells with potential, about an hour's time.
- Once risen, roll the dough on a floured canvas into a dreaming rectangle.
- Combine the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon into a spread of sweet fragrance, and slather it generously over the dough.
- Fold the dough in a letter's embrace, creating a layered rectangle.
- Slice the dough into even ribbons.
- Halve each ribbon, twist into spirals, and tie into knots of delight.
- Arrange the knotted buns on a baking sheet, offering them a final rest, until they plump up with anticipation.
- Blend an egg yolk with a bit of milk or cream, and paint the buns with this golden glaze.
- Preheat your oven to a cozy 175°C, then bake the buns to a golden perfection, about 20-25 minutes.
- 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! 👩🏻🍳🌀🍞
