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Close-up of two freshly glazed Cinnamon Roll Donuts with thick white icing drizzled over the swirl.

Cinnamon Roll Donuts

  • Author: freddyrecipes.com
  • Total Time: 1 hour 45 min
  • Yield: 12 donuts 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Make sweet, glazed donuts with a cinnamon roll flavor profile.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup warm milk
  • 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine warm milk and yeast in a bowl; let stand for 5 minutes until foamy.
  2. Stir in granulated sugar, egg, and melted butter into the yeast mixture.
  3. In a separate large bowl, whisk together flour and salt.
  4. Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a soft dough forms.
  5. Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
  6. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
  7. Punch down the dough. On a floured surface, roll the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
  8. In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon for the filling.
  9. Spread the filling evenly over the dough rectangle.
  10. Roll the dough tightly along the long edge to form a log.
  11. Cut the log into 1-inch thick slices.
  12. Place the slices into greased donut pans, leaving space between them.
  13. Cover and let rise for another 30 minutes.
  14. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (175 degrees Celsius).
  15. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until lightly golden.
  16. While donuts bake, whisk together powdered sugar, 2 tablespoons milk, and vanilla extract for the glaze.
  17. Remove donuts from pans and let cool slightly on a wire rack.
  18. Drizzle the glaze over the warm donuts.

Notes

  • For a richer flavor, use whole milk in the recipe.
  • If you do not have donut pans, you can cut the dough into rings using donut cutters and fry them instead.
  • Adjust the amount of cinnamon in the filling to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 30 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 donut
  • Calories: 350
  • Sugar: 25g
  • Sodium: 250mg
  • Fat: 18g
  • Saturated Fat: 10g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 8g
  • Trans Fat: 0.5g
  • Carbohydrates: 45g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 5g
  • Cholesterol: 50mg

Keywords: cinnamon roll, donut, baked donut, sweet bread, breakfast pastry

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