Cinnamon buns

Step 1/10

• 5 ml water (lukewarm)
• ⅝ g active dry yeast
• ⅛ tsp sugar

• small bowl
• wooden spoon

To activate yeast, in a small bowl, combine water, yeast, and 5 g (1 tsp) of sugar. Let sit until foamy for approx. 5–10 min.

Step 2/10

• 15 ml milk
• ⅛ tsp vanilla extract
• ⅛ egg
• 4⅛ g butter (melted)
• 4⅛ g sugar
• salt

• large bowl
• hand mixer with beaters
• stand mixer with whisk

In a large bowl, use a standing mixer or hand mixer to whisk together milk, vanilla extract, egg, melted butter, 50 g of sugar, and a pinch of salt.

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• 41⅔ g flour

• kitchen towel

Fold in flour into the milk mixture. Add yeast mixture and continue beating. When the dough is evenly mixed, knead by hand until smooth. Cover the bowl with a kitchen towel and leave it to rise in a warm place for approx. 2 hrs.

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• 9⅛ g butter (soft)
• 7½ g sugar
• ⅛ tsp ground cinnamon
• ⅛ orange zest

• bowl (small)
• grater
• bowl (small)

In the meantime, make the filling: in a small bowl, zest half an orange, add softened butter, the remaining (90 g) sugar, cinnamon and mix until smooth.

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• rolling pin
• knife

Once the dough has risen, dust a clean working surface with flour and place the dough on it. Cut the dough in half and roll each half into the shape of a rectangle, approx. 3 mm thick.

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• spatula

Spread the filling evenly onto the dough leaving a small border all around. Starting at the long end, roll up the dough.

Step 7/10

Cut the roll crosswise into 12 equally sized pieces.

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• muffin tin
• oven

Place the rolls into the muffin tin and leave to rise for another hour. While waiting, preheat oven to 190°C/375°F.

Step 9/10

• 16⅔ g confectioner’s sugar
• ⅛ tbsp lemon juice

• bowl (small)

Place the muffin tin with the rolls into the preheated oven and bake at 190°C/375°F for approx. 15–20 min. or until golden. While baking, make the icing: In a small bowl, combine confectioner's sugar and lemon juice. Stir until completely dissolved.

Step 10/10

• wire rack

Take the rolls out of the oven and let cool for 10 min. on a rack. Drizzle the icing over the rolls and decorate to your preference. Serve while still warm.

Enjoy your meal!