Cinnamon Buns with Buttercream

6 servings

120 minutes

Cinnamon rolls with cream are a true classic of Russian cuisine, combining the warmth of home comfort and the aroma of celebration. Their history begins in the traditions of sweet baking, where yeast dough serves as the base for tender, airy products. Cinnamon gives the rolls a deep, warming scent while cane sugar enhances the caramel notes of flavor. The delicate cream adds softness and harmoniously complements the sweet spiciness of cinnamon. Perfect for breakfast or a cozy tea time, these rolls evoke nostalgia and delight both adults and children. They can be served warm when the cream slightly melts, creating a silky texture. A wonderful choice for a family Sunday morning or a cozy evening with a cup of fragrant tea.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 868
• Proteins: 13.8g
• Fats: 34.2g
• Carbohydrates: 129.1g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 570 g
• Milk: 200 ml
• Dry yeast: 7 g
• Chicken egg: 2 pc
• Butter: 200 g
• Sugar: 75 g
• Salt: 1 tsp
• Brown sugar: 125 g
• Cinnamon: 15 g
• Cream cheese: 60 g
• Powdered sugar: 120 g

Cooking steps

1. Add yeast and a tablespoon of sugar to the warm milk. Mix well and let it sit for 20 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 200 ml
   • Dry yeast: 7 g
   • Sugar: 75 g

2. Add 60 grams of sugar to 75 grams of butter, two eggs one by one, then the prepared yeast, milk, and a teaspoon of salt. Mix everything until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Sugar: 75 g
   • Chicken egg: 2 pieces
   • Dry yeast: 7 g
   • Milk: 200 ml
   • Salt: 1 teaspoon

3. Sift about 550 grams of flour into the mixture, knead a non-sticky dough, and add more flour if necessary. Then leave the dough in a warm place for an hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 570 g

4. Roll out the dough into a rectangle about 0.5 cm thick, take 90 grams of butter and evenly spread it over the surface of the dough. Then distribute a mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon over it.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Brown sugar: 125 g
   • Cinnamon: 15 g

5. Roll the dough into a tight roll and divide it into several equal parts. Place the resulting pieces on a baking sheet and let them rest for another hour.

6. Place the baking tray in a preheated oven at 200 degrees for about 25 minutes.

7. For the cream, beat 30 grams of butter with 60 grams of cream cheese, then add 120 grams of powdered sugar and whip until smooth.

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 200 g
   • Cream cheese: 60 g
   • Powdered sugar: 120 g

8. Brush the ready buns with cream and serve.