Apple Cinnamon Buns 🍏🍩:
Ingredients 🍏
– Dough:
– 1 cup warm milk (110°F/45°C) 🥛
– 1/4 cup granulated sugar 🧂
– 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) 🧁
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted 🧈
– 2 large eggs 🥚
– 4 cups all-purpose flour 🍞
– 1/2 teaspoon salt 🧂
– Filling:
– 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened 🧈
– 1 cup brown sugar, packed 🧂
– 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon 🌿
– 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples) 🍏
– Glaze:
– 1 cup powdered sugar 🧂
– 2 tablespoons milk 🥛
– 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract 🍰
Preparation 🍳
1. Prepare Dough: In a large bowl, dissolve the granulated sugar in warm milk. Sprinkle the yeast over the milk and let it sit for 5 minutes, until frothy. 🥛🧂🧁
2. Mix Dough: Add the melted butter and eggs to the yeast mixture and stir to combine. Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5-7 minutes, until smooth and elastic. 🧈🥚🍞🧂
3. Rise: Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size. 🕒
4. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined. 🧈🧂🌿
5. Roll Out Dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16×12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle the diced apples evenly over the filling. 🍏
6. Form Buns: Roll the dough tightly from the long side to form a log. Slice the log into 12 equal pieces and place the slices in a greased 9×13-inch baking dish. 🧈🍩
7. Second Rise: Cover the baking dish with a clean cloth and let the buns rise for 30 minutes. 🕒
8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. 🕒🔥
9. Prepare Glaze: While the buns are baking, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. 🧂🥛🍰
10. Glaze and Serve: Let the buns cool slightly before drizzling with the glaze. Serve warm and enjoy your Apple Cinnamon Buns! 😋🍽️