Morning Buns

Start your morning with the irresistible aroma of freshly baked morning buns, a delightful combination of flaky pastry layers and a rich, cinnamon-scented filling. These buttery treats are made with a laminated dough, creating a tender, croissant-like texture, and are swirled with a sweet brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest filling for an extra burst of flavor. Rolled in granulated sugar while still warm, these buns have a perfectly crisp exterior with a melt-in-your-mouth center. Ideal for a weekend baking project or an indulgent brunch centerpiece, these morning buns deliver a bakery-quality experience right in your own kitchen. Perfect for those who love warm, homemade pastries!

Nutriscore Rating: 43/100

Prep Time:30 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 325 grams All-purpose flour
• 50 grams Granulated sugar
• 1 teaspoon Salt
• 2.25 teaspoons Instant yeast
• 120 milliliters Whole milk
• 60 grams Unsalted butter (softened)
• 2 units Eggs (large)
• 140 grams Unsalted butter (for laminating)
• 100 grams Brown sugar
• 1.5 teaspoons Ground cinnamon
• 1 tablespoon Orange zest
• 50 grams Granulated sugar (for coating)

Directions

Step 1

In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, salt, and instant yeast.

Step 2

Warm the milk to lukewarm and add to the dry ingredients along with the softened butter and eggs. Mix until a rough dough forms.

Step 3

Knead the dough on a lightly floured surface for about 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic. Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1.5 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.

Step 4

While the dough rises, prepare the butter for laminating. Place the chilled butter (140g) between two sheets of parchment paper and roll it into a rectangle approximately 8x6 inches. Chill until firm.

Step 5

Once the dough has risen, roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 12x10 inches. Place the butter block in the center of the dough, fold the dough over it, and seal the edges to encase the butter completely.

Step 6

Perform three letter folds (rolling and folding like a business letter each time), chilling the dough for 30 minutes between each fold to keep the butter cold. After the final fold, chill the dough for at least 1 hour.

Step 7

For the filling, combine the brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and orange zest in a small bowl.

Step 8

Roll out the chilled dough into a 16x12-inch rectangle. Spread the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the surface.

Step 9

Starting on the long side, tightly roll up the dough into a log. Trim the uneven ends and cut the log into 12 equal slices.

Step 10

Place the slices into greased muffin tins, cover lightly, and let them rise for 45 minutes until puffy.

Step 11

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the buns for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through.

Step 12

Let the buns cool in the tin for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack. While still warm, roll the buns in granulated sugar to coat.

Step 13

Serve warm and enjoy your flaky, sweet morning buns!

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	980.7 grams (980.7g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	3638

Total Fat 180.00g	231%
Saturated Fat 108.50g	543%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.10g
Cholesterol 817mg	272%
Sodium 2607mg	113%
Total Carbohydrate 461.50g	168%
Dietary Fiber 14.40g	51%
Total Sugars 205.40g
Protein 54.70g	109%

Vitamin D 248IU	1240%
Calcium 428mg	33%
Iron 19mg	104%
Potassium 983mg	21%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 44.0%

Protein: 5.9%

Carbs: 50.1%