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Cinnamon-bun Bread Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 1/4 c butter or stick margarine, melted
  • 1/4 c granulated sugar, divided
  • 5 c all-purpose flour, divided
  • 1 c sifted powdered sugar
  • 1 tbsp fat-free milk
  • 2 large egg yolks
  • 1 2/3 c warm fat-free milk (100° to 110°)
  • 2 tsps salt
  • 2/3 c packed brown sugar
  •  Glaze:
  • 1/2 c apricot preserves, melted
  •  Bread:
  • 2 tsps ground cinnamon
  •  Cooking spray
  • 4 tsps vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp butter or stick margarine, softened
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 package dry yeast (about 2 1/4 tsps)

Directions
  • Step #1 To prepare bread, dissolve yeast & 1 tbsp granulated sugar in warm milk In a large-ish bowl; let this stand 5 mins.
  • Step #2 Stir in 1/4 c butter, vanilla, & egg yolks.
  • Step #3 Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring c, & level with a knife.
  • Step #4 Add 4 1/2 c flour, 3 tbsps granulated sugar, & salt to yeast mixture; stir this to form a soft dough.
  • Step #5 Turn dough out onto a floured surface.
  • Step #6 Knead until smooth & elastic (about 10 mins); add enough of remaining flour, 1 tbsp at a time, to prevent dough from sticking to hands (dough will feel tacky).
  • Step #7 Place dough In a large-ish bowl coated with cooking spray, turning to coat top.
  • Step #8 Cover up & let rise in a warm place (85°), free from drafts, 1 hr or until doubled in size.
  • Step #9 Punch dough down, & let rest 5 mins.
  • Step #10 Divide in half.
  • Step #11 Working with one portion at a time (cover the remaining dough to keep from drying), roll each portion into a 14 x 7-inch rectangle on a floured surface.
  • Step #12 Combine the brown sugar & cinnamon.
  • Step #13 Sprinkle top each dough portion with half of brown sugar mixture, leaving a 1/2-inch border.
  • Step #14 Roll up each dough rectangle tightly, starting with a short edge, pressing firmly to eliminate air pockets, & pinch seams & ends to seal.
  • Step #15 Cut each dough roll crosswise into 3 pieces.
  • Step #16 Place 3 pieces, cut sides up, into each of 2 (8 x 4-inch) loaf pans coated with cooking spray.
  • Step #17 Cover up & let rise 30 mins or until doubled in size.
  • Step #18 Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Step #19 Uncover dough, & bake this at 350° for 35 mins or until loaves are browned on bottoms & sound hollow when tapped.
  • Step #20 Cool in pans 10 mins on a wire rack, & remove this from pans.
  • Step #21 Brush tops of loaves with melted preserves.
  • Step #22 Cool loaves on rack.
  • Step #23 To prepare the glaze, beat 1 tbsp butter at lowish speed of a mixer until creamy.
  • Step #24 Add remaining ingredients, beating just until mixed.
  • Step #25 Spread over tops of loaves.
  • Enjoy the Cinnamon-Bun Bread recipe

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