Apple Cinnamon Buns ๐Ÿ๐Ÿฉ:

Ingredients ๐Ÿ
โ€“ Dough:
โ€“ 1 cup warm milk (110ยฐF/45ยฐC) ๐Ÿฅ›
โ€“ 1/4 cup granulated sugar ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 packet) ๐Ÿง
โ€“ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted ๐Ÿงˆ
โ€“ 2 large eggs ๐Ÿฅš
โ€“ 4 cups all-purpose flour ๐Ÿž
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon salt ๐Ÿง‚

โ€“ Filling:
โ€“ 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened ๐Ÿงˆ
โ€“ 1 cup brown sugar, packed ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon ๐ŸŒฟ
โ€“ 2 cups peeled and diced apples (about 2 medium apples) ๐Ÿ

โ€“ Glaze:
โ€“ 1 cup powdered sugar ๐Ÿง‚
โ€“ 2 tablespoons milk ๐Ÿฅ›
โ€“ 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract ๐Ÿฐ

Preparation ๐Ÿณ
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. ๐Ÿฅ›๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿง

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. ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿฅš๐Ÿž๐Ÿง‚

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. ๐Ÿ•’

4. Prepare Filling: In a small bowl, mix together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon until well combined. ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿง‚๐ŸŒฟ

5. Roll Out Dough: Punch down the dough and roll it out on a floured surface into a 16ร—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. ๐Ÿ

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 9ร—13-inch baking dish. ๐Ÿงˆ๐Ÿฉ

7. Second Rise: Cover the baking dish with a clean cloth and let the buns rise for 30 minutes. ๐Ÿ•’

8. Bake: Preheat your oven to 350ยฐF (175ยฐC). Bake the buns for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. ๐Ÿ•’๐Ÿ”ฅ

9. Prepare Glaze: While the buns are baking, mix the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth. ๐Ÿง‚๐Ÿฅ›๐Ÿฐ

10. Glaze and Serve: Let the buns cool slightly before drizzling with the glaze. Serve warm and enjoy your Apple Cinnamon Buns! ๐Ÿ˜‹๐Ÿฝ๏ธ