Cinnamon Buns!

The Perfect Cinnamon Buns are made at THE GUEST HOUSE!

Who can resist the amazing smell of Cinnamon Buns baking in the oven? I love making them from scratch for our Guests. I must admit it does take a while, but the results are worth it. They make a great evening dessert or a morning bite. They can be eaten Warm right out of the oven or cold with a great cup of Tea!

I thought I would share the recipe I use. I have changed it a little and if in a hurry I use the Vanilla Icing pre-made in a can!

ENJOY!

CINNAMON BUNS:

*DOUGH***

1/4 cup warm water

1 cup milk -- room temperature

1 large egg -- beaten

1/4 cup butter -- softened

1 tablespoon sugar

1/2 teaspoon salt

4 cups all purpose white flour

1 package instant vanilla pudding mix

(30g - Fat Free Jello Vanilla Pudding)

1 tablespoon bread machine yeast

***FILLING***

1 cup brown sugar -- packed

1 tablespoon cinnamon

1/4 cup butter -- softened

Additional Items you can add:

1 cup of Milk or White Chocolate Chips

1 cup of Pecans

***CREAM CHEESE CINNAMON FROSTING***

4 ounces cream cheese -- softened

1/4 cup butter -- softened

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 tablespoon milk

1 1/2 cup powdered sugar

1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Directions:

Dough

Add the dough ingredients, in the order listed, to the bread machine and prepare using the dough setting.

On a lightly floured surface, roll out to an 18" by 30" rectangle. The dough can also be handmade. If you use regular yeast, you may want to let the rolls proof for 15-30 minutes after assembly.

Filling: In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread the softened butter over the dough and evenly sprinkle on the sugar and cinnamon mixture. Starting at the long edge of the dough, roll up tightly. Mark the roll every 2 inches. With a thread cut the roll by placing the thread under the roll at your mark, crisscross over and pull to cut.

Place rolls into greased 8" or 9" baking pans 2" apart. Cover and let rise in a warm, draft free place until almost double, approximately 1 hour.

After rising, rolls should be touching each other and the sides of the pan. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 15 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Cream Cheese Cinnamon Frosting: In a small bowl, mix cream cheese, butter, vanilla and milk. Add powdered sugar and cinnamon and mix until smooth. Spread on warm rolls and serve immediately.

This recipe has been adjusted so that the dough can be prepared in your bread machine.

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