I am late again. I did actually manage to make this on time, but have been in France for a week, with laptop, but sans charger.
The challenge for October’s Fresh From the Oven from Claire, was to make cinnamon buns.
Similar to the Chelsea buns we made a year ago, I think enjoyed making these. I have a slightly hazy recollection, as I made the dough, went out with my cousin to a rather lovely dinner at the Vintner’s Company, then upon my return home I assembled the buns.
I have been told how much I had “enjoyed” the dinner and associated wines (bourne out by the liberal dusting of flour I discovered on my evening dress I must have been quite merry upon my return). My less than clear head in the morning was entirely due to the quantity of the rather excellent wines I was lucky enough to be offered.
As far as I am aware the only modifications I made to the recipe were to substitute the plain flour for whole wheat spelt, and to have a second overnight rise in the fridge.
- 400 g Strong White Bread Flour
- 2 Sachets of instant yeast 14/15g
- 200 g Plain Flour
- 2 Egg Yolks
- 250 ml Lukewarm Milk
- 50 g Melted Butter
- 1 Tbsp Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Salt
- 150 g Very Soft Butter
- 50 g Brown Sugar - muscovado or demerara
- 1 Tsp Cinnamon
- A Handful of Sultanas optional
- 2 Cups of Icing Sugar
- 1 Tblsp Melted Butter
- 1/4 Tsp Cinnamon
- 1/2 Tsp Vanilla Extract
- Water to Mix
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In a jug mix the yeast, warm milk and tablespoon of sugar.
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Leave to froth for 10 minutes if you have time then add the melted butter and egg yolks.
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Mix this into the flours, with the salt.
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Knead for 5-10 minutes on a floured surface or in your food mixer with a dough hook for 5 minutes.
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Put in a large bowl with a plate on top and leave in a warm place until doubled in size (1-2 hours)
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Knock down and flatten out until it's about the size of a large baking tray.
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Slather with the very soft 100g ofbutter.
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Sprinkle with the mix of brown sugar and cinnamon, and the sultanas.
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Roll up so you have a long swiss roll type thing.
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Slice into 2" slices and place in a deep cake tin
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I used a 26cm Kaiser tin, with a bit of butter rubbed into it.
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Allow to rise for another 1/2 hour. Tuck in any sultanas so they don't burn.
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Bake at 200c for 10 minutes
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Cover loosely with foil and bake for another 15 minutes or so.
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At this point I brush it with a little melted butter and put it back in if not quite cooked through but it's probably not necessary. I am a born fiddler.
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Tip out straight away - using a plate to tip it onto then back onto a 2nd plate.
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Top with the warm buttery icing and leave to cool....as long as you can bear it.
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They are still good on day two (and even better when warmed for 20 seconds in the microwave)
Delicious.
I am very excited by this month’s challenge, hosted by Sarah, as it is something I have wanted to make for ages.
I am always slightly in awe of anybody making cinnamon or Chelsea buns – probably because of my fear of yeast baking!! The irony is that I ADORE both – and yours look quite superb. Sounds like the dinner was most enjoyable too ;o)
I am a huge fan of anything that includes the words “cinnamon” or “bun” in their description….so you can imagine how much I’m drooling at these!
I can smell the aroma as I am tying this comment, need I say they look delicious.
These are definitely a rewarding thing to make, I really enjoyed my Chelsea buns last year. Must make them again!
They look great – how did they compare to the ones we ate at the Scandinavian Show?
Pretty good. Although I was so hungover it was a struggle to even nibble at one! ;-(
The cinnamon buns look so soft and tender… Yum! It’s been so long since I’ve made them, and now I feel like I should remedy that asap.
Super aromatic buns… so tempting!
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