Description
This Amish cinnamon buns recipe creates soft, pillowy buns with a gooey brown sugar-cinnamon filling and a simple glaze. Perfect for weekend breakfasts or family gatherings, it uses basic pantry ingredients and is forgiving even for beginner bakers.
Ingredients
1 cup warm milk
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1 packet active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp)
1/4 cup melted butter
1 large egg
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened (for filling)
1 cup brown sugar, packed (for filling)
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (for filling)
1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract (for glaze)
Pinch of salt (for glaze)
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, mix warm milk, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, and yeast. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy
- Add melted butter and egg to the yeast mixture. Stir in flour and salt. Knead the dough for 8 minutes. Let rise in a greased bowl for 1 hour until doubled
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (about 12×18 inches). Spread softened butter over the surface. Sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon evenly. Roll up tightly from the long side
- Cut the roll into 12 equal slices (use a sharp knife or dental floss). Place slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Let rise again for 30 minutes
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Bake buns for 25 minutes until golden brow
- While buns are warm, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, vanilla extract, and a pinch of salt to make the glaze. Drizzle over the buns. Serve immediately
Notes
Use room temperature ingredients for best results; cold butter won't incorporate well.
Don't over-knead the dough; it should be soft and slightly tacky.
For cleaner cuts, use unflavored dental floss to slice the rolls.
Let buns rise in a warm, draft-free spot for fluffy results.
To make ahead: Prepare buns up to the second rise, cover and refrigerate overnight. Bake fresh in the morning.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 30 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Amish
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 28 g
- Sodium: approximately 200 mg (calculated based on 1 tsp salt per 12 servings)
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 52 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Amish cinnamon buns, cinnamon rolls, breakfast, baking