Golden Cinnamon Buns

Golden Cinnamon Buns

These golden treasures are a cozy, soul-warming treat best enjoyed on Sunday mornings with minimal to-do lists. Fluffy, balanced, and a perfect hybrid of two regions, Kiano Moju’s recipe melds the sweetness of the American cinnamon bun with the spice of the Scandinavian version, to deliver a depth of flavor that your palate will crave. A hint of turmeric makes for a beautiful golden bun.

Servings
9 servings
Prep time
20 minutes
Cook time
20 minutes
Passive time
2 hours

Ingredients

Dough
Cinnamon Filling
  • ½ cup Light Brown Sugar
  • 4 Tbsp unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 2 tsp Cinnamon
Cream Cheese Glaze
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese, room temperature
  • 2 Tbsp unsalted Butter, room temperature
  • 1 cup Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tbsp Whole Milk

Instructions

  1. Add milk and butter to a small pot set over medium heat. Heat until butter is melted. Transfer to a liquid measuring cup and stir in the yeast and sugar. Wait for 5 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly.
  2. Pour yeast mixture, egg and all remaining dough ingredients into the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with hook attachment. Bring together on low speed, then knead on medium for 8-9 minutes, or until the dough is pulling cleanly from the sides of the bowl. Cover and proof for 1 hour.
  3. In a small bowl, mix together the cinnamon filling ingredients. Set aside.
  4. Knock down the dough and place it on a floured work surface. Roll into a 12 x 18-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling on top, then lift one 18-inch side and gently roll the dough into a log. Cut the log into 9 equal-sized rolls and place in a greased square baking dish. Cover and proof again for 1 hour.
  5. Preheat oven to 350ºF. Place proofed rolls in the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, rotating once halfway through the bake time. Remove and cool slightly.
  6. While the cinnamon rolls bake, prepare the cream cheese glaze. Combine all ingredients in the bowl using a whisk or electric mixer to combine until smooth.
  7. Pour the glaze on top of the rolls while they’re warm, and serve.

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