Soft, fluffy cinnamon sugar buns topped with a luscious vanilla glaze, ideal for breakfast or a sweet treat.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dough
01 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
02 - 1 packet (2¼ tsp) active dry yeast
03 - 1 cup lukewarm whole milk
04 - ⅓ cup granulated sugar
05 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1 large egg, room temperature
07 - ½ tsp salt
→ Filling
08 - ½ cup packed brown sugar
09 - 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
10 - ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
→ Glaze
11 - 1 cup powdered sugar
12 - 2–3 tbsp milk
13 - ½ tsp pure vanilla extract
# How-To Steps:
01 - Combine lukewarm milk and active dry yeast in a small bowl; let sit for 5 minutes until frothy.
02 - In a large mixing bowl, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add melted butter, egg, and the yeast mixture. Stir until a dough forms.
03 - Knead dough on a lightly floured surface for 8–10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until doubled in size.
04 - Punch down dough and roll into a 16x12 inch rectangle.
05 - Spread softened butter evenly over dough. Combine brown sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle mixture over buttered dough.
06 - Starting from the long edge, tightly roll dough into a log. Slice into 12 even pieces.
07 - Arrange rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Cover and let rise for 30–45 minutes until puffy.
08 - Set oven temperature to 350°F (175°C).
09 - Bake rolls for 22–25 minutes until golden brown.
10 - Whisk powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract until smooth.
11 - Drizzle glaze over warm rolls before serving.
