(Relatively) Healthy Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Name: (Relatively) Healthy Cinnamon Buns
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup nonfat milk; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon sugar; 1 teaspoon table salt; 1 tablespoon yeast, about 1 package; 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, divided; 1/4 cup unpacked brown sugar; 1/4 cup dark corn syrup; 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 1 teaspoon orange zest, grated; 1/4 1/4 cup dried cherries or 1/4 cup cranberries

Servings: persons

1 cup nonfat milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon yeast, about 1 package
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, divided
1/4 cup unpacked brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
1/4 1/4 cup dried cherries or 1/4 cup cranberries

1
Stir together milk, vegetable oil, sugar and salt in a small saucepan.
2
Heat to lukewarm.
3
Pour yeast over 2 tablespoons lukewarm water and let sit 5 minutes.
4
Stir into milk mixture.
5
Transfer warm milk to a large mixing bowl and beat in half the flour by hand or with an electric mixer.
6
Mix in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
7
Let rest 10 minutes; knead well on a floured board or with an electric mixer and dough hook; let rest 10 minutes.
8
Spray a large, clean bowl with cooking spray, add dough, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
9
Lightly coat a 9-inch round baking pan with cooking spray.
10
Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
11
Spray with cooking spray.
12
Stir together brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest; brush over dough.
13
Sprinkle with raisins.
14
Roll up tightly, like a jelly roll.
15
Cut into 12 pieces.
16
Place buns cut-side up in baking pan.
17
Cover with plastic and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
18
Preheat oven to 350u00b0F.
19
Bake buns until firm and nicely browned on top, 30 minutes.
20
Cool completely before inverting onto a serving plate.
21
No guilt!

430

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
A good 1:1 gluten-free flour blend works well if you need a gluten-free version.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup nonfat milk, 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon sugar, 1 teaspoon table salt, and more.

Yes, (Relatively) Healthy Cinnamon Buns falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

(Relatively) Healthy Cinnamon Buns

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Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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