Anna S Sweet N Sticky Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Ingredients for Anna S Sweet N Sticky Cinnamon Buns

• All Purpose Flour
• Baking Powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• Baking Soda
• Unsweetened Applesauce
• 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with equal parts plain yogurt and milk)
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract (plus 1 teaspoon for glaze)
• Butter
• 1 tablespoon sugar (plus 1/2 cup brown or granulated sugar for filling)
• Walnuts
• Cinnamon
• Milk

How to Make Anna S Sweet N Sticky Cinnamon Buns

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, combine 1 cup warm milk, 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast, and 1 tablespoon sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
3. Add 1/2 cup unsalted butter (melted), 1 large egg, 1 cup buttermilk (or substitute with equal parts plain yogurt and milk), 1 teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon salt to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
4. Gradually add 4 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, mixing until a soft dough forms. Turn dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
5. Place dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
6. While dough is rising, prepare the filling: In a medium bowl, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar (or granulated sugar), 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon, and 1/4 cup softened butter.
7. Punch down the risen dough and roll it out into a 12x18 inch rectangle on a lightly floured surface.
8. Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the dough.
9. Tightly roll the dough up from the long side, then cut into 12 equal slices.
10. Place the cinnamon rolls in the prepared pan.
11. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
12. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. While the buns are baking, prepare the glaze: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup butter, 1/4 cup heavy cream, and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Bring to a simmer, stirring until smooth.
14. Pour the glaze over the warm cinnamon rolls immediately after baking.