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cinnamon buns recipe Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Buns With Amber Swirls
- Total Time: 180 minutes
- Yield: 12 rolls 1x
- Diet: General
Description
This recipe delivers perfect Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Buns with amber swirls, featuring tender, sweet dough, warm cinnamon, and rich maple flavor. It’s a satisfying, family-friendly treat ideal for weekend mornings or special family breakfasts.
Ingredients
- 4 cups (480g) all-purpose flour
- 2.25 tsp (7g) active dry yeast
- 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed
- 1.25 cups (282g) unsalted butter (0.5 cup melted, 0.5 cup softened, 0.25 cup for glaze)
- 0.25 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
- 2 tbsp (14g) ground cinnamon
- 0.5 cup (120ml) pure maple syrup
- 1.5 cups (180g) powdered sugar
Instructions
- Activate Yeast: Warm 1 cup (240ml) whole milk to 105-115°F (40-46°C). Stir in 2.25 tsp active dry yeast and 1 tsp granulated sugar. Let it sit for 5-7 minutes until noticeably foamy.
- Mix Dough: In a large bowl, combine the activated yeast mixture with 0.25 cup granulated sugar, 0.5 cup melted butter, and 4 cups all-purpose flour. Mix until a shaggy dough forms, then knead for 5-8 minutes by hand (or 3-5 minutes with a stand mixer) until smooth and elastic.
- First Rise: Lightly grease a large bowl. Place the dough inside, turning once to coat, then cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm, draft-free spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, until doubled in size.
- Prepare Filling: While the dough completes its first rise, combine 0.5 cup softened unsalted butter, 1 cup packed light brown sugar, and 2 tbsp ground cinnamon in a medium bowl. Mix until a smooth, spreadable paste forms.
- Roll and Fill: Gently punch down the risen dough. On a lightly floured surface, roll the dough into a 12×18-inch (30x45cm) rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly across the dough, leaving a 0.5-inch border along one long edge.
- Roll and Slice: Starting from the long edge opposite the border, tightly roll the dough into a log. Press the seam to seal. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces, approximately 1.5 inches (4cm) each, using unflavored dental floss for clean cuts.
- Second Rise: Arrange the sliced rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each. Cover and let rise in a warm spot for 30-45 minutes, until visibly puffy and nearly touching.
- Bake Buns: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes until the edges are golden brown and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center of a bun registers around 200°F (93°C). Loosely tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Make Glaze: While the buns cool slightly in the pan, whisk together 1.5 cups powdered sugar, 0.5 cup pure maple syrup, and 2-3 tablespoons whole milk in a medium bowl until completely smooth and pourable. Adjust consistency as desired.
- Glaze and Serve: Drizzle the warm Maple-Glazed Cinnamon Buns generously with the prepared maple glaze. Serve immediately for the ultimate deliciousness.
Notes
For clean cuts, use unflavored dental floss to slice the dough log. If buns brown too quickly during baking, loosely tent with foil. For a make-ahead option, prepare the dough and let it do its first rise in the refrigerator overnight, then proceed with rolling and baking the next morning. Consider using organic all-purpose flour, high-quality European-style butter, or dark amber (Grade A) maple syrup for enhanced flavor. Dairy-free, gluten-free, or vegan options can be made using appropriate milk and butter substitutes or gluten-free flour blends. For a heartier bun, replace up to half of the all-purpose flour with whole wheat flour.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll (approx. 120 g)
- Calories: 450 calories
- Sugar: 45 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 22 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 60 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg