Beautifully Braided Cinnamon Buns (Twisted Bun Recipe)
Indulge in the heavenly delight of beautifully braided cinnamon buns, the perfect twisted bun recipe for any occasion. These soft, fluffy treats blend the warm flavors of cinnamon and sugar with a stunning braided presentation that is sure to impress your family and friends. Ideal for breakfast, brunch, or dessert, these cinnamon buns are irresistibly delicious and will have everyone coming back for seconds. With a quick preparation time of just 30 minutes, you can create a show-stopping pastry that’s easy to customize with your favorite toppings. Treat yourself to this delightful experience today!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Makes 12 servings 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Buns
Ingredients
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- 1 cup milk
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter (softened)
- 2 eggs
- 4 cups bread flour
- 1 tbsp instant dry yeast
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter (for filling)
- 1 cup light brown sugar (packed)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Warm milk in a saucepan and melt softened butter into it.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Mix in milk mixture and eggs until combined; knead on a floured surface for about 10 minutes.
- Let dough rise in a greased bowl covered with a damp cloth until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Prepare filling by mixing softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon.
- Roll out the dough, spread filling evenly, cut into strips, braid each strip, and place on a lined baking sheet.
- Brush with beaten egg and bake at 350°F for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (85g)
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 60mg