Relatively Healthy Cinnamon Buns Recipe

How to Make Relatively Healthy Cinnamon Buns

1. In a small saucepan, combine 1 cup milk, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Heat over medium-low until lukewarm (approximately 105-115°F).
2. In a small bowl, sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast over 2 tablespoons of lukewarm water. Let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
3. Add the yeast mixture to the warm milk mixture and stir to combine.
4. In a large mixing bowl, combine the warm milk mixture with 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour. Beat until well combined using a hand mixer or wooden spoon.
5. Gradually add the remaining 1 1/2 cups of flour, mixing until a soft dough forms.
6. Let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
7. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic. If using a stand mixer, use the dough hook attachment.
8. Let the dough rest for another 10 minutes.
9. Lightly grease a large bowl with cooking spray. Place the dough in the bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
10. Lightly grease a 9-inch round baking pan with cooking spray.
11. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
12. Lightly spray the dough with cooking spray.
13. In a small bowl, combine 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/4 cup light corn syrup, 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon, 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg, and 1 teaspoon orange zest.
14. Spread the cinnamon mixture evenly over the dough.
15. Sprinkle 1/2 cup raisins evenly over the cinnamon mixture.
16. Tightly roll the dough into a log, like a jelly roll.
17. Cut the log into 12 equal slices.
18. Place the buns cut-side up in the prepared baking pan.
19. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
20. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
21. Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and firm to the touch.
22. Let cool completely in the pan before inverting onto a serving plate.
23. Enjoy your guilt-free, delicious cinnamon buns!