Cinnamon Buns
4 servings
110 minutes
Cinnamon rolls are a fragrant treat that warms the soul and evokes the coziness of home baking. They have an airy, soft texture, and the sweet cinnamon filling gives them a delicate spicy flavor. This dessert is especially popular in Russian cuisine and is often served with tea or coffee, creating an atmosphere of warmth and comfort. The history of these rolls traces back to European baking traditions but gained a unique character in Russia, becoming a symbol of family tea gatherings. When served with sour cream frosting, the rolls acquire a slight tanginess that perfectly balances their sweetness. They can be enjoyed for breakfast or as a dessert after lunch, while the smell of fresh baking fills the home with a festive feeling.
1
Prepare all necessary ingredients.
2
Add milk, yeast, and sugar (20 g) to the bowl.
- Milk: 200 ml
- Fresh yeast: 15 g
- Sugar: 150 g
3
Mix
4
Add flour (150 g).
- Wheat flour: 350 g
5
Mix and let it sit for 20 minutes.
6
Put soft butter, sugar (30 g), vanilla sugar, and a pinch of salt into a bowl.
- Butter: 50 g
- Sugar: 150 g
- Vanilla sugar: 1 teaspoon
- Salt: pinch
7
Grind into a homogeneous mass.
8
Add eggs and mix.
- Chicken egg: 2 pieces
9
Add the remaining flour.
- Wheat flour: 350 g
10
Knead the dough.
11
Put in a bag and leave for 30 minutes.
12
Add cinnamon to the sugar.
- Cinnamon: 3 tablespoons
13
Mix
14
Roll out the dough to a thickness of 2–3 mm.
15
Sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
- Sugar: 150 g
- Cinnamon: 3 tablespoons
16
Roll into a roll.
17
Cut the roll into buns. Transfer to a baking dish.
18
Bake in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 40 minutes.
19
Add powdered sugar to the sour cream.
- Sour cream: 150 g
- Icing sugar: 30 g
20
Mix
21
Spread cream on top of the buns.
