Description
These ultra-soft cinnamon buns are all about the sticky, buttery glaze and tender dough that melts in your mouth. This double batch makes enough for a crowd—and includes fun twists to take them from classic to unforgettable. Serve them warm and watch them disappear.
Ingredients
Dough:
1 cup warm water (110°F/45°C)
2 tsp white sugar
2 (0.25 oz) packets active dry yeast
1 cup milk
½ cup white sugar
½ cup unsalted butter
2 tsp salt
4 large eggs, beaten
8 cups all-purpose flour
Glaze:
1½ cups unsalted butter
1½ cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
Filling:
½ cup unsalted butter, melted
1½ cups brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Optional Twists:
Add 1 tsp vanilla or maple extract to the glaze
Mix in ½ tsp ground cardamom or nutmeg for spiced depth
Use chopped walnuts or a mix of nuts for variety
Swirl in ¼ cup finely chopped dates or raisins with the filling
Drizzle finished buns with cream cheese glaze or salted caramel
Instructions
In warm water, dissolve 2 tsp sugar and yeast. Let sit 10 mins until foamy.
Warm milk, sugar, butter, and salt until melted. Cool slightly.
In a large bowl, combine milk mixture, yeast mix, eggs, and flour. Knead 5–7 mins until soft. Let rise 1 hour or until doubled.
Make glaze: melt butter and brown sugar. Pour into greased pans and sprinkle with pecans.
Roll dough into two large rectangles. Brush with melted butter, sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture and pecans. Roll tightly and slice into 15 buns per roll.
Place buns in pans over the glaze. Cover and let rise 45 mins.
Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 20–25 mins until golden and bubbling. Invert to serve warm.
- Prep Time: 35 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Dessert
Nutrition
- Calories: 310
- Fat: 16g
- Carbohydrates: 40g