Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns (Twisted Bun Recipe)
Indulge in the warm, comforting goodness of Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns! This delightful twisted bun recipe transforms simple ingredients into a sweet treat that fills your kitchen with heavenly aromas. Perfect for breakfast, dessert, or an afternoon snack, these buns are not only visually stunning but also incredibly easy to make. With a soft, fluffy dough swirled with a gooey cinnamon filling, each bite offers a burst of flavor that will have everyone reaching for seconds. Enjoy them fresh from the oven or save some for later – either way, these cinnamon buns are sure to become a beloved favorite in your home.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
- 1 cup light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm milk until lukewarm. In a large bowl, mix warm milk with softened butter, eggs, yeast, sugar, and salt until combined. Gradually add bread flour to form a soft dough.
- Knead gently for about 8-10 minutes until smooth. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- After the dough rises, punch it down and roll into a rectangle. Spread the filling evenly over the dough and roll tightly into a log. Cut into pieces and twist each piece before placing on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Brush tops with beaten egg and let rise again for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving and dust with powdered sugar if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 40mg