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Amazing 1-Rise Cinnamon Buns Taste Shockingly Good

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Make the softest, gooest homemade cinnamon buns with a simple cream cheese frosting. This recipe focuses on ease and achieving that perfect fluffy texture quickly.

Ingredients

  • All-Purpose Flour: 3 cups
  • Granulated Sugar: 1/2 cup
  • Active Dry Yeast: 2 1/4 teaspoons
  • Milk (warm): 1 cup
  • Unsalted Butter (softened): 1/2 cup
  • Egg: 1 large
  • Salt: 1 teaspoon
  • For the Filling:
  • Unsalted Butter (softened): 1/2 cup
  • Brown Sugar: 1 cup
  • Ground Cinnamon: 2 tablespoons
  • For the Frosting:
  • Cream Cheese (softened): 4 ounces
  • Powdered Sugar: 1 1/2 cups
  • Vanilla Extract: 1 teaspoon
  • Milk: 1-2 tablespoons

Instructions

  1. Activate the yeast in the warm milk for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the softened butter, egg, and yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Mix until a shaggy dough forms.
  4. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 45-60 minutes, or until doubled in size.
  6. Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out into a 12×18 inch rectangle.
  7. Spread the softened filling butter evenly over the dough.
  8. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon together. Sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough.
  9. Tightly roll the dough up along the long edge. Cut the roll into 12 equal pieces.
  10. Place the cut buns in a greased 9×13 inch baking dish. Cover and let them rest for a second rise for 20 minutes.
  11. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
  12. While the buns cool slightly, beat the cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla for the frosting. Add milk one tablespoon at a time until you reach a smooth, spreadable consistency.
  13. Spread the frosting generously over the warm cinnamon buns. Serve immediately.

Notes

  • For extra soft rolls, cover the pan with foil for the first 15 minutes of baking.
  • Jacob suggests using high-quality cinnamon for the best flavor payoff.
  • If you prefer a less sweet frosting, reduce the powdered sugar slightly.
  • This recipe is designed to be a quicker ‘one-rise’ method for maximum enjoyment time.

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