Delicious Morning Buns Recipe

Start your morning off right with these sweet and fluffy morning buns. This recipe combines the perfect amount of sweetness with a hint of cinnamon for a breakfast treat that everyone will love. These buns are perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

• 1 package active dry yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/2 cup warm milk
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 egg
• 3 1/2 - 4 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup melted butter
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

Directions

1. In a small bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water and let it sit for 5 minutes.
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the yeast mixture, warm milk, sugar, butter, salt, egg, and 2 cups of flour; beat until smooth.
3. Stir in enough remaining flour to form a soft dough.
4. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead until smooth and elastic, about 6-8 minutes.
5. Place dough in a greased bowl, turning once to grease the top.
6. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
7. Punch dough down and divide in half.
8. Roll each half into a 12-inch x 7-inch rectangle.
9. Brush with melted butter.
10. Combine sugar and cinnamon, then sprinkle over dough.
11. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting with a long side; pinch the seam to seal.
12. Cut each into 12 slices.
13. Place cut side down on greased baking sheets.
14. Cover and let rise until doubled, about 30 minutes.
15. Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
16. Remove from pans to cool on wire racks.

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