Amish Cinnamon Buns 1994 (Indiana)
🕒 Cook Time: 15 minutes
🕓 Prep Time: 4 hours
🕓 Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes
🥖 Recipe Category: Yeast Breads
🔑 Keywords: Breads, Sweet, Oven
🍽️ Recipe Yield: 18 medium rolls
Description
Delight in the nostalgia of Amish Cinnamon Buns 1994 (Indiana), a cherished recipe from lovewithrecipes.com that promises fluffy, cinnamon-infused goodness in every bite. Perfect for a cozy morning or a sweet treat any time of day!
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Quantity |
|---|---|
| Tap water | 1 1/2 cups |
| White sugar | 1/2 cup |
| Canola oil | 1/2 cup |
| Mashed potatoes | 1/2 cup |
| Egg | 1 |
| Active dry yeast | 6 teaspoons |
| Salt | 2 teaspoons |
| Powdered milk | 3 tablespoons |
| All-purpose flour (divided) | 6 cups (2 1/2 – 3 cups for dough, rest for rolling) |
| Butter (softened) | 1/3 cup |
| Cinnamon | 1 1/2 tablespoons |
| Brown sugar | 1 cup |
| Butter (for frosting) | 1/2 cup |
| Powdered sugar | 1 1/2 cups |
| Salt (for frosting) | 1/4 teaspoon |
| Vanilla extract | 1 teaspoon |
Instructions
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Prepare Dough:
- In a large mixer bowl, combine warm water, white sugar, canola oil, mashed potatoes, egg, and salt. Mix thoroughly until well combined.
- Add active dry yeast to the mixture and stir well.
- Mix in powdered milk followed by the first portion of all-purpose flour. Beat for 3-4 minutes until the mixture is smooth.
- Gradually add more flour until the dough becomes workable enough to knead.
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Kneading and Rising:
- Transfer the dough onto a floured surface and knead for about 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Grease a large bowl and place the dough inside, turning once to coat the dough with oil. Cover with a clean towel and let it rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 1 1/2 hours.
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Shaping and Filling:
- Once doubled, punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide and shape as desired:
- For larger rolls: Roll out the dough into a 15 x 14-inch rectangle. Spread softened butter evenly over the dough and sprinkle with a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar. Roll up tightly from the long side and cut into 8 equal slices.
- For smaller rolls: Divide the dough in half, then roll each half into a 12 x 8-inch rectangle. Fill and roll similarly, then cut each rectangle into 9 one-inch slices.
- Once doubled, punch down the dough to release air bubbles. Divide and shape as desired:
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Final Rise and Baking:
- Place the rolls into greased 10-inch pans, ensuring they have at least 2 inches of space between each roll. Cover and let rise for another hour.
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (165°C). Bake the rolls for 10 minutes, then increase the temperature to 350°F (175°C) and bake for an additional 5 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and invert the pans onto racks to cool.
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Prepare Frosting:
- While the rolls are cooling, prepare the frosting. In a mixing bowl, beat together powdered sugar, softened butter, flour, vanilla extract, and a dash of salt until smooth and creamy.
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Frost and Serve:
- Once the rolls have cooled slightly, spread the frosting generously over the tops of the rolls.
Enjoy these Amish Cinnamon Buns fresh and warm, straight from your oven! They are sure to become a beloved favorite in your home, perfect for sharing with family and friends over a cup of coffee or tea.
