Ingredients for Basic Sweet Roll Dough For Cinnamon Buns
- 5 cups All Purpose Flour
- 1/2 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 1/4 cup Water
- 1 cup Milk
- 1/4 cup Unsalted Butter
- 1 large Egg
- 3/4 cup packed Light Brown Sugar
- 2 tablespoons Ground Cinnamon
- 1/2 cup melted Unsalted Butter (for filling)
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How to Make Basic Sweet Roll Dough For Cinnamon Buns
- In a large bowl, combine 2 cups all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon salt, and 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast.
- Whisk together dry ingredients until well combined.
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 cup warm milk (105-115°F), 1/4 cup unsalted butter (1/2 stick), and 1/4 cup warm water (105-115°F) until the butter is melted and the mixture is very warm. Add this warm liquid mixture and 1 large egg to the flour mixture.
- Beat with an electric mixer on low speed until just moistened.
- Gradually add 3 cups more all-purpose flour, mixing until the dough pulls away from the sides of the bowl.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead, adding 1-2 cups more flour as needed, until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes).
- Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, turning to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size (about 45-60 minutes).
- Punch down the dough and divide it in half.
- **To make cinnamon rolls:** Roll out each half of the dough into a 12x18 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/2 cup melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle evenly with a mixture of 3/4 cup packed light brown sugar and 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon.
- Tightly roll up the dough, starting from the long side. Cut into 1-inch slices.
- Place the cinnamon roll slices into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
- **To make dough a day ahead:** After the first rise, punch down the dough, place it in a greased container, cover tightly, and refrigerate overnight. Let it come to room temperature before shaping and baking.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
9 g
Sugar
17g
Fat
13g
Carbs
9g
