Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns (Twisted Bun Recipe)
Indulge in the warmth and comfort of Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns, a delightful treat perfect for any occasion. These twisted buns are not only visually stunning but also incredibly delicious, with a soft, buttery dough enveloping a rich cinnamon-sugar filling. The inviting aroma that fills your kitchen as they bake will have everyone eagerly waiting to enjoy them warm from the oven. Ideal for breakfast, snacks, or dessert, these cinnamon buns are sure to become a family favorite. Plus, they’re simple to prepare and can be made ahead of time for convenience. Get ready to impress your loved ones with this irresistible recipe!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 12 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Buns
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 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- Powdered sugar (for topping)
Instructions
- Warm the milk until lukewarm. In a large bowl, mix warm milk with softened butter, eggs, sugar, yeast, flour, and salt until smooth.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon together.
- Roll out the risen dough into a rectangle and evenly spread the filling on top.
- Cut the dough into strips and twist them together to create braids.
- Arrange on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and brush with beaten egg.
- Bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes or until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 39g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 60mg