Cinnamon Buns

12 servings

240 minutes

Cinnamon rolls are a cozy treat of American cuisine, infused with the aroma of spices and the warmth of home comfort. Their history begins with European yeast products, but it is in the USA that they gained cult status thanks to the rich flavor of cinnamon and sweet glaze. The soft, airy dough soaked in butter and sugar reveals a rich bouquet of spicy notes, creating a balance between sweetness and light spiciness. The rolls are perfect for morning coffee or evening tea time, and their warm aroma evokes memories of family breakfasts and celebrations. A delicate cream made from mascarpone and cream adds extra velvetiness to them, making each roll a true gastronomic delight.

Energy value per serving

• Calories: 471.1
• Proteins: 7.4g
• Fats: 19.4g
• Carbohydrates: 68.8g

Ingredients

• Wheat flour: 600 g
• Sugar: 230 g
• Egg yolk: 3 pc
• Butter: 80 g
• Fresh yeast: 15 g
• Milk: 300 ml
• Salt: pinch
• Cinnamon: 45 g
• Mascarpone cheese: 200 g
• Powdered sugar: 80 g
• Cream 30%: 150 ml

Cooking steps

1. Mix warm milk with yeast, then add 200 grams of flour (from the total amount), 80 grams of sugar (from the total amount), and a pinch of salt. The dough should be thick and sticky, not liquid. Prepare in a deep bowl as the mixture will rise. Leave in a warm place for 40 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Milk: 300 ml
   • Fresh yeast: 15 g
   • Wheat flour: 600 g
   • Sugar: 230 g
   • Salt:  pinch

2. Take the starter, add the remaining flour (400 g), then 2 egg yolks and 50 grams of butter (from the total amount). Knead the dough; it may stick a little to your hands. Grease a deep bowl with vegetable oil and place it back in a warm place for 1 hour.

   Required ingredients:

   • Wheat flour: 600 g
   • Egg yolk: 3 pieces
   • Butter: 80 g

3. Mix cinnamon with sugar (150 g).

   Required ingredients:

   • Cinnamon: 45 g
   • Sugar: 230 g

4. Take the dough and roll it out into a rectangle 3 mm thick. Brush the dough with butter, evenly sprinkle cinnamon and sugar, and roll the dough into a log. Cut into equal parts about 3 cm wide (the width of two fingers).

   Required ingredients:

   • Butter: 80 g
   • Cinnamon: 45 g
   • Sugar: 230 g

5. Line the baking tray with parchment and place the rolls. Put it back in a warm place to rise for 30 minutes.

6. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees. Meanwhile, mix 1 yolk with 1 tablespoon of milk and brush the rolls. Place the rolls in the oven for 30–35 minutes.

   Required ingredients:

   • Egg yolk: 3 pieces
   • Milk: 300 ml

7. Whip the cream cheese with powdered sugar in a bowl, then add cream and continue whipping.

   Required ingredients:

   • Mascarpone cheese: 200 g
   • Powdered sugar: 80 g
   • Cream 30%: 150 ml

8. Take the buns out of the oven, let them cool a bit. Spread with cream and enjoy.