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Overnight Cinnamon Buns

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Ingredients

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Overnight Cinnamon Buns

For the Dough:

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 tsp salt

¾ cup warm whole milk(110℉)

2 tablespoons white sugar

1 tsp vanilla extract

2 tablespoons warm whole milk(110℉)

For the Filling:

¼ cup salted buttersoftened

¾ cup brown sugar

4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

For the Icing:

¼ tsp vanilla extract

3 tablespoons whipping creamup to 4 tbsp

Combine the flour and salt in a mixing bowl. Whisk together the warm milk (no hotter than 110℉), sugar, vanilla extract, oil, and yeast in another bowl. Add the wet ingredients to the flour mixture while mixing to form a loose dough.

Turn onto a lightly floured counter and knead until a smooth dough forms - about 2-3 minutes of kneading. Shape into a smooth ball and let rise covered in a well-oiled bowl in a warm place for 1 hour - the dough should double in size.

Prepare muffin tin(s) or a large baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.

After 1 hour of rising, punch the dough down and roll out into a large rectangle, approximately 18 inches wide and 12 inches tall. Spread the softened butter all over the dough, avoiding the very top edge. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.

Roll the dough up tightly, starting from the long side of the rectangle. When you get to the end, pull the loose flap up over the roll and pinch the dough together to create a seam.

Slice into 18 rolls with a sharp knife. Place the rolls in the prepared muffin tin(s) or baking pan and cover with plastic wrap before refrigerating for 8-16 hours or overnight. *

To Bake

Remove the cinnamon buns from the refrigerator and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size. Preheat the oven to 350℉. Bake the risen cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden. Let cool slightly for about 10 minutes before topping with the icing.

To Make the Icing

Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and 3-4 tablespoons of whipping cream. Drizzle over the slightly cooled cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately. Enjoy!

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Temperature Control for Perfect Rise 🌡️
Keep your warm milk between 110-115°F when activating the yeast; temperatures above 120°F will kill the yeast and prevent proper rise overnight.
Cinnamon Sugar Ratio Mastery 🤎
Use a 1:2 ratio of ground cinnamon to brown sugar in your filling to prevent the cinnamon from overpowering the dough and ensure even distribution throughout each bun.
Cold Butter Lamination Technique 🧈
Cube cold salted butter and distribute it across the dough before rolling to create distinct, flaky layers rather than one homogeneous filling layer.
Overnight Fermentation Benefits ⏱️
Allow buns to proof at 35-40°F overnight; this slow fermentation develops deeper flavor complexity and creates a more tender crumb than same-day proofing.
Cream Cheese Icing Stability 🧊
Add a tablespoon of cornstarch to your vanilla icing made with whipping cream to prevent it from separating and maintain a stable, luxurious consistency.