Celebrate National Cinnamon Roll Day with these incredibly fluffy and soft twisted cinnamon roll braids. Their twisty texture not only adds visual appeal but also promises a softness to rival any classic cinnamon roll.
Ingredients:
- 300g bread flour
- 5g salt
- 100g butter, room temperature
- 100g milk
- 1 large egg
- 5g instant dry yeast
- 30g granulated sugar
- 1 additional egg for egg wash
Filling:
- 55g butter, room temperature
- 4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 100g dark brown sugar
Instructions:
- In a mixing bowl, combine the bread flour, salt, room temperature butter, egg, milk, yeast, and sugar. Mix by hand until a rough dough forms. Work in the softened butter.
- Knead the mixture for about 10 minutes until it becomes a smooth dough ball.
- Cover the dough and let it rest in a warm place for 1 hour to rise.
- For the filling, mix the room temperature butter, cinnamon, and dark brown sugar in a small bowl until a paste forms.
- After the dough has risen, roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface. Evenly spread the cinnamon-sugar paste over the dough.
- Fold the dough in thirds: bring one end to two-thirds of the way across, then fold the remaining third over it, like folding a letter. Press down gently to remove any air bubbles.
- Cut the dough into 6 even strips.
- Take one strip and cut it into three lengths, but not completely apart at one end, so it's still connected. Braid the three pieces and then roll the braid into a swirl, tucking the end underneath. Repeat with the remaining strips.
- Place each braided bun into a greased muffin tin.
- Cover the muffin tin with plastic wrap and let the braids proof in a warm place for an hour until puffy.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Brush each bun with egg wash.
- Bake the buns for 15-20 minutes until they are golden brown.
- Remove the buns from the oven and allow them to cool.
Serve these twisted cinnamon roll braids as they are, dusted with powdered sugar, or topped with a simple cream cheese glaze for an extra layer of indulgence. These buns are sure to become a new favorite in your recipe collection, perfect for a cozy morning treat or a delightful afternoon snack. Enjoy the irresistible aroma and melt-in-your-mouth texture that will make every bite a celebration of cinnamon goodness!
