Cinnamon Buns

Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins Preparation Time: 3 hrs Cook Time: 30 mins

Ingredients

• 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (one package)
• 1/2 cup warm water (105-115)
• 3/4 cup whole milk
• 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup unsalted butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon orange zest
• glaze
• 2 cups powdered sugar
• 1/3 cup heavy cream
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter

Recipe

• 1 1. disolve yeast in warm water in large bowl, let stand till foamy. meanwhile heat milk to 150 degrees and allow to cool to 100. once cooled stir in milk and 1 cup of the flour. cover and let rise for 30 minutes.
• 2 2. stir in sugar, 1/4 cup butter, salt and 2 cups of flour. once combined turn the dough onto lightly floured surface; knead in the remaining 1/2 cup of flour until smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. cover and let rise until doubled, about one hour.
• 3 3. turn dough on to lightly floured surface and roll into rectangle 12"x18"; spread remaining 1/4 cup of butter on surface. in seperate bowl mix brown sugar, cinnamon and orange zest; sprinkle over dough. roll dough up and cut into 1" peices crosswise. arrange rolls in two greased 9" round pans cover and let rise until about doubled, about 30 minutes.
• 4 4. heat oven to 350 degrees. brush rolls with melted butter; bake until brown, 25 to 30 minutes. invert immediately onto serving plate and enjoy.
• 5 glaze.
• 6 1. sift sugar and wisk in cream and butter and spoon mixture over warm buns.