How to Make Classic Cinnamon Buns

Cinnamon buns, or “kanelbullar,” originate from Sweden, where they have long been a beloved pastry. This classic recipe combines a soft, buttery dough with a rich cinnamon-sugar filling, topped with creamy icing, making it a perfect treat for any occasion. Enjoy this delightful Classic Cinnamon Buns Recipe!

Classic Cinnamon Buns

Ingredients:

Dough:

All-purpose flour – 4 cups
Whole milk – 1 cup (warm to 110°F)
Sugar – ½ cup
Eggs – 2
Salted butter – 4 tablespoons, melted
Dry yeast – 1 tablespoon

Filling:

Brown sugar – ½ cup
Ground cinnamon – 3 tablespoons
Salted butter – 6 tablespoons, softened

Icing:

Powdered sugar – ½ cup
Cream cheese – 6 tablespoons, softened
Salted butter – 4 tablespoons, softened

Other:

Flour – 2 tablespoons for dusting
Butter – 2 tablespoons for greasing

Instructions:

Prepare the Dough:
- Warm the milk to 110°F, mix in the dry yeast, and leave for 5 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine flour and sugar.
- Add eggs and melted butter to the milk and yeast mixture.
- Mix the wet and dry ingredients together for 8-10 minutes until a smooth dough forms.
- Shape into a ball, cover, and let rise for 1 hour.
Prepare the Filling:
- Mix brown sugar and ground cinnamon together.
Assemble the Buns:
- Grease a 9 x 13-inch glass baking dish with 2 tablespoons of softened butter.
- Roll out the dough into an 18 x 14-inch rectangle.
- Spread 6 tablespoons of softened butter evenly over the dough.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the buttered dough.
- Brush the edge of the dough with water, roll tightly into a log, and cut into 12 equal pieces.
Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the buns into the prepared baking dish, cover, and let rise for 20 minutes.
- Bake for 30 minutes until golden brown.
Prepare the Icing:
- Mix softened butter, cream cheese, and powdered sugar until smooth.
- Spread the icing over the warm cinnamon buns.