Ingredients
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For the Dough
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1 cup Milk
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1/4 cup Sugar
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1 tbs YeastMake sure it's not expired!
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4 cups A.P. FlourPlus more for dusting.
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1 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
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1 tsp Salt
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1 Eggs
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6 tbs ButterMelted and cooled.
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For the Filling
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1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar
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1 tbs Cinnamon
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1 tbs Pumpkin Pie Spice
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8 tbs ButterMelted
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For the Frosting
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8 ounces Cream CheeseAt room temperature.
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8 ounces ButterAt room temperature.
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4 cups Powdered Sugar
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1 tsp Vanilla Extract
Directions
These take time! But OMG are they worth it. I like a cream cheese frosting on my cinnamon buns but a simple sugar glaze does the job too.
Steps
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1
Done
5 minutes
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Blooming the YeastPut the milk and 1/4 cup of sugar into a small pan. Heat over medium until the sugar dissolves and the milk is warm but not hot - about 110 degrees. |
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2
Done
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Remove from the heat then add the yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until it gets foamy. If that doesn't happen then your yeast isn't alive and your buns won't rise. |
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3
Done
10 minutes
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Make the DoughAdd the flour, salt, and baking powder to the bowl of a mixer and combine. |
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4
Done
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Add the milk mixture then the egg and melted butter. |
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5
Done
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Mix the dough until it comes together then switch to a dough hook. Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. You can also do this by hand. |
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6
Done
2 hours
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Wait...Put the dough into an oiled bowl. Then over the bowl and place in a warm spot. Let rise for about 2 hours until it's doubled in size. |
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7
Done
1 hour
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More Waiting...Punch down the dough and place in the fridge for at least an hour. |
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8
Done
15 minutes
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Make the BunsOnce the dough is cold, take it out and place on a floured surface. Roll out to an even 1/4 inch thickness and as close to a rectangle as you can get. |
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9
Done
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Mix the brown sugar, cinnamon and pumpkin pie spice together in a bowl. |
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10
Done
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Brush the dough with melted butter then sprinkle all of the sugar mix on top. Sprinkle any left over butter onto the sugar. |
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11
Done
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Starting at the long side of the dough, roll the dough into a log that should be about 16 inches long. |
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12
Done
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Slice the dough into 12 buns and place then into a 9x13 buttered baking dish. |
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13
Done
1 hour
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Wait some more...Cover the buns and place in a warm spot for about an hour. Alternatively, you can place them in the fridge overnight. In the morning, take them out and let them warm and get fluffy for about 2 hours. |
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14
Done
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Bake the buns at 375 degrees until golden - 35-40 minutes. Serve warm. |
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15
Done
10 minutes
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Make the FrostingPlace the butter and cream cheese into your mixer bowl. Mix for about a minute until well blended. |
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16
Done
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Add the powdered sugar a cup at a time until light and fluffy. |
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17
Done
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Add the vanilla and mix well. |
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18
Done
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Spread on top of the warm buns and enjoy. |
