Our Favourite Cinnamon Buns Recipes

OUR FAVOURITE CINNAMON BUNS

Steps:

• Stir 3/4 c sugar, oil and salt into the boiling water.
• When the mixture has cooled, stir in the eggs and 1 c flour.
• Stir the warm water, 1 teaspoons sugar and the yeast together.
• In a large mixing bowl, combine the oil mixture with the yeast mixture.
• Add the remaining flour, working it in one cup at a time, mixing the dough until it is soft, and no longer sticky.
• Knead the dough, place in a large oiled bowl,covered, then let rise until at doubled in bulk.
• Punch down, cover and let rise again.
• When I get to this step, I cut enough dough out to make 9 dinner rolls, then set them in an 8x8 oiled pan to rise.
• On a floured surface, roll the dough into a rectangle, about 1 1/2" thick.
• With a rubber spatula, spread the 1/2 cup softened margarine over the dough.
• Sprinkle with the brown sugar and cinnamon.
• You may adjust the sugar and cinnamon amounts according to your taste.
• In a bowl, stir the 1/2 cup melted margarine, corn syrup, cream and brown sugar together.
• Pour into well oiled pans, I like to use cake pans.
• Roll the dough up tightly, sealing the seam by pinching the dough together.
• With a sharp knife, slice the dough into 2" slices.
• Place the slices into the pans, then let rise until doubled.
• Bake at 350 for 20 min's.
• Let the buns sit in the toffee sauce for 5 min's, then invert pans onto cookie sheets.
• Enjoy while warm, these will stay soft for several days.
• Note: I would not advise using a citrus based filling as it will change the flavour and texture of the dough and sauce.

OUR FAVORITE CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• Make the dough:
• In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, add flour, yeast, and sugar. Mix on low speed until well combined. Add eggs and mix on low to combine. In a small pot, heat milk, butter, and cinnamon over medium-low heat until butter is melted and mixture is between 120 and 130°F (use a thermometer).
• Add warm milk mixture and salt to stand mixer. Beat on low speed 2 to 3 minutes, occasionally scraping down sides of bowl with a spatula. Beat on medium speed until smooth and elastic, 2 to 3 minutes. Dough will be very sticky.
• Lightly oil a large bowl with cooking spray. Form dough into ball and transfer to bowl, turning to coat. Cover bowl with plastic wrap then kitchen towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until doubled in volume, about 2 hours.
• While dough rises, cut 2 pieces of parchment to fit 2 9-inch round cake pans. Butter pans, line with parchment, and butter parchment.
• Make the filling:
• Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt in medium bowl.
• Make the glaze:
• In a medium bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar, milk, vanilla, and salt.
• Assemble and bake:
• Preheat to 375°F and position rack in center of oven. Punch down dough and transfer to floured work surface. Roll out to 16-by-12-inch rectangle. Spread butter over dough, leaving 1/2-inch border on the long sides. Sprinkle filling mixture evenly over butter, then add pecans. Starting at a long edge, roll dough toward you into a log, pinching gently to keep it rolled tightly. With seam side down, cut dough crosswise with a thin sharp knife into 16 equal slices.
• Divide rolls between baking dishes, arranging cut side up; rolls will be touching. Cover baking dishes with plastic wrap then kitchen towel. Let dough rise in warm draft-free area until almost doubled in volume, 40 to 45 minutes.
• Bake rolls until tops are golden, 18 to 20 minutes. Remove from oven and invert immediately onto rack. Cool 10 minutes. Turn rolls right side up. Drizzle glaze over rolls and serve immediately.

BEST EVER CINNAMON BUNS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water, and let stand for 3 minutes. Add cake mix, 1 cup flour, eggs, oil, and salt; beat well. Stir in remaining flour until a soft dough forms.
• Knead on well floured surface for about 5 minutes. Place in a greased bowl, and turn to coat the dough surface. Let rise until doubled in bulk, about 45 minutes.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• Punch down, and divide into two equal parts. Roll out each section on a lightly floured surface. Spread each with softened butter and sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
• Roll up like jelly rolls and cut buns 1 1/2 inches thick with a piece of dental floss or a dull knife. Place in greased baking pans, and allow to rise until doubled.
• Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 25 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
• Meanwhile, combine confectioners sugar, 1/4 cup melted butter, vanilla, and milk. Remove baked buns from oven and drizzle with frosting.