Almost-Famous Cinnamon Buns Recipe

These gooey pastries rival Grandma’s (or a certain airport cinnamon-roll tycoon) any day. The comforting aroma of spicy cinnamon and nutmeg sprinkled between layers of homemade pastry dough could bring even the deepest sleepers scurrying to the breakfast table.

Recipe courtesy of Food Network Kitchen
From: Food Network Magazine

Total: 2 hr 5 min | Active: 30 min | Yield: 6 servings | Level: Easy

Ingredients

For the Dough:

1 cup whole milk
One 1/4-ounce packet active dry yeast (2 1/2 teaspoons)
1/4 cup plus 1/4 teaspoon granulated sugar
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the bowl
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, plus more if needed
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg

For the Filling:

All-purpose floud, for dusting
12 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened, plus more for the pan
1/2 cup granulated sugar
3 tablesoons ground cinnamon

For the Glaze:

2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/3 heavy cream
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted

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