Cinnamon Apple Buns
Indulge in the irresistible charm of Cinnamon Apple Buns, a delightful blend of warm spices, tender dough, and a luscious apple-cinnamon filling. These homemade buns feature a soft, pillowy texture, thanks to a perfectly kneaded yeast dough that’s rolled up with a decadent mixture of sautéed apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Baked to golden perfection and drizzled with a creamy vanilla icing, each bite captures the comforting essence of fall flavors. Whether you're serving them as a breakfast treat or a sweet dessert, these buns are sure to impress. Perfect for cozy mornings or festive gatherings, this recipe combines classic ingredients and simple techniques to create bakery-worthy results in your own kitchen!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 cups All-purpose flour
- 1 cup Granulated sugar
- 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
- 1 cup Milk
- 6 tablespoons Unsalted butter
- 0.5 teaspoons Salt
- 1 large Egg
- 2 medium, peeled and diced Apples
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons Heavy cream
Instructions
In a small saucepan, warm the milk until it's lukewarm but not hot (about 110°F). Add 2 tablespoons of the granulated sugar and the instant yeast. Stir and let sit for 5-7 minutes until frothy.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, remaining granulated sugar, and salt. Add the frothy yeast mixture, melted unsalted butter, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
Knead the dough on a floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Alternatively, use a stand mixer with a dough hook for 5-6 minutes.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
While the dough is rising, prepare the filling. In a medium saucepan, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, and cornstarch. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until the apples are soft and the mixture thickens. Stir in the vanilla extract and let cool completely.
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a 12x18-inch rectangle.
Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
Starting from the long edge, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Using a sharp knife or dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal slices.
Arrange the slices in a greased or parchment-lined 9x13-inch baking dish, leaving a little space between each bun. Cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Once the buns have risen, bake them for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.
While the buns bake, make the icing by mixing powdered sugar and heavy cream in a small bowl until smooth and pourable.
Remove the buns from the oven and let them cool slightly. Drizzle the icing over the warm buns before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4455 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 100.7 g | 129% | |
| Saturated Fat | 53.9 g | 270% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.1 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 458 mg | 152% | |
| Sodium | 1444 mg | 63% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 834.4 g | 303% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 26.7 g | 95% | |
| Total Sugars | 439.4 g | ||
| Protein | 69.1 g | 138% | |
| Vitamin D | 4.0 mcg | 20% | |
| Calcium | 553 mg | 43% | |
| Iron | 25.1 mg | 139% | |
| Potassium | 1583 mg | 34% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
