Cinnamon Sticky Buns Recipe
🕒 Total Time: 35 minutes
🥘 Yield: 10 large buns
🍽 Servings: NaN
Description:
Cinnamon Buns, a beloved Christmas morning tradition in many households, offer a delightful blend of warmth and sweetness. Prepared the night before and allowed to slowly rise in the refrigerator, these gooey rolls emerge from the oven just in time for the holiday festivities. With two risings involved, including an overnight one, these buns are perfect for a leisurely breakfast alongside a steaming cup of coffee while the excitement of present-opening ensues.
Ingredients:
- 1/4 cup warm water
- 1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 1 package (3.4 ounces) vanilla instant pudding mix
- 1/3 cup butter, softened
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for kneading)
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/2 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup light corn syrup
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions:
- In a small bowl, combine warm water, yeast, and sugar. Stir until dissolved. Set aside.
- In a large bowl, prepare pudding mix according to package directions, using only half the milk called for.
- Add softened butter, eggs, and salt to the pudding mixture and mix well.
- Blend in the yeast mixture.
- Gradually add flour and knead until the dough is smooth, adding more flour as needed to control stickiness.
- Once the dough is soft and silky feeling, place it in a large greased bowl. Cover and let it rise until double in bulk, about 45 minutes to 1 hour.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the dough to a 17 x 10 inch rectangle.
- Spread softened butter evenly over the surface of the dough.
- In a small bowl, mix together brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle the mixture over the buttered dough.
- Starting from one long end, roll up the dough tightly, jelly-roll style.
- Using a sharp knife, cut the rolled dough into 10 equal pieces.
- For the topping, in a saucepan or microwave, combine butter, brown sugar, and corn syrup. Heat and stir until blended and sugar has nearly melted.
- Pour the topping into the bottom of a 15 x 10 inch baking pan and sprinkle chopped nuts over it.
- Arrange the cinnamon buns on top of the caramel sauce in the baking pan. Press them down slightly with your hands.
- Allow the rolls to rise in a warm place until double in size, about 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and bake the cinnamon buns for 15 to 20 minutes or until lightly browned. Be cautious not to overbake.
- Remove the pan from the oven, cover it with foil, and invert it onto cooling racks.
- After 1 minute, remove the pan to reveal the beautifully caramelized tops of the buns.
- Let the cinnamon buns cool for an additional 15-20 minutes before indulging in their warm, gooey deliciousness.
This recipe yields irresistibly soft and flavorful cinnamon sticky buns, perfect for any special occasion, especially Christmas morning when anticipation is high and the joy of sharing delicious treats is abundant. Enjoy the delightful aroma and the comforting taste of these homemade delights with your loved ones this holiday season! 🎄🥮☕
