Cinnamon Buns with cream cheese frosting

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Make bread by first whisking together the dry ingredients (flour, yeast, salt) and whisking together the wet ingredients (milk, water, egg yolks and white) in a separate bowl. Combine the wet ingredients to the dry ones mix together to make the dough, kneading it on a lightly floured surface till all combined.

Step 2

Knead till the dough passes the windowpane test. Knead in the sugar and butter and keep kneading till all the butter is combined and the dough becomes smooth again

Step 3

Leave in a lightly oiled bowl to proof for 1-2 hours till doubled in size. Degas the dough, After degassing the dough roll out into a rectangle about 30.5x25.5cm (12x10”) dimensions and around 0.5-1 cm in thickness.

Step 4

Make cinnamon sugar by whisking together the brown sugar and the cinnamon in a bowl.

Step 5

Brush the dough with the softened butter and then top with all the cinnamon sugar, leave an inch of uncovered and unbuttered dough at the top.

Step 6

Roll the dough up tightly and seal the top with some water. Brush the outer part of the dough with the remaining butter. Cut into pieces around 1-1.5” in thickness and place the rolls onto the lined baking tray (can also cut first before rolling up) (should have 8-12 cinnamon buns total)

Step 7

Cover with clingfilm/towel and leave to second proof for 45 min – 1 hour till doubled in size.

Step 8

After second proof, egg wash the buns before placing into the oven. Bake for 20 – 25 minutes or until golden brown and the centre has risen.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and immediately brush all the buns with the sugar syrup. Leave to cool for about 1 hour before decorating with the cream cheese frosting

Step 10

To make cream cheese icing; Place softened butter into a bowl and cream until smooth, fluffy and colour has lightened.

Step 11

Add icing sugar, small amount at a time and mix until combined. Keep going till all the icing sugar has been used

Step 12

Mix in the soft cheese to the butter and cream till homogenous

Step 13

Add the salt and flavouring and mix in