Cinnamon Bun
***Makes 12 Cinnamon Buns
3/4 Cup Milk @110ºF
Packet (1/4 Oz) Active Dry Yeast
3 Tbsp. Sugar
3 Eggs
2 Tsp. Salt
2 1/4 Cups Bread Flour
1/3 Cup + 1 Tbsp Whole-Wheat Flour
3 Tbsp. Milk Powder
2 3/4 Sticks Unsalted Butter (22 Tbsp.), Cut into Small Cubes
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1 1/2 Cups Packed Dark Brown Sugar
2 Tbsp. Ground Cinnamon
-Whisk together milk & yeast in a bowl & let sit for 10 minutes
-In another bowl, whisk the sugar (3 tbsp.), eggs, and 1 1/2 tsp. salt
-Add all of the flour, milk powder, and beaten eggs
-Mix with a wooden spoon until a dough forms
-Turn the dough onto a floured surface, knead, and add 10 tbsp butter, 1 at a time.
-Knead for 10-15 minutes until smooth
-Transfer back into the bowl and cover with saran wrap
-Let sit in a warm area until it has doubled in size, about 30-45 minutes
-Meanwhile whisk the brown sugar, cinnamon, and 1/2 tsp. salt in a bowl
-Toss in the remaining butter (12 tbsp.), and toss until the mixture becomes a paste and is completely combined
-Deflate the dough on a floured surface
-Roll the dough into a 12x15" sharp rectangle & spread the brown sugar mixture over the dough leaving 1/4 inch border around the edges
-Tightly roll the dough into a log and freeze on the baking tray for 20 minutes
-Butter a 13x9" baking dish and cut the dough into 12 pieces
-Form 3 rows of 4 cinnamon rolls and let rise (proof) in a warm area for 40-50 minutes
-Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350ºF for 25-30 minutes and let cool
-Drizzle a vanilla glaze over the cinnamon buns and enjoy!