Description
Soft, fluffy rolls with a sweet, crusted topping, perfect for breakfast or dessert. These versatile buns are rich with cinnamon, tender from warm milk, and topped with a colorful sugar shell, adaptable for any occasion.
Ingredients
2½ to 3 teaspoons active dry yeast
¾ cup warm milk/water (½ warm water + ½ warm milk)
3½ to 4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup butter, softened
1 to 2 large eggs
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
½ cup softened butter (for topping)
½ cup powdered sugar
½ cup all-purpose flour (for topping)
1 to 2 teaspoons cocoa powder (optional)
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions
Dissolve yeast in ½ cup warm milk with a pinch of sugar until foamy
Mix flour, sugar, salt, cinnamon, eggs, softened butter, and yeast mixture
Gradually knead remaining flour into dough until smooth
Let dough rise for 1 to 1.5 hours
Cream topping butter and sugar, add topping flour and flavorings
Shape 12 to 16 dough balls, place 1 teaspoon topping mix on each, and score with a concha cutter
Let rise for 40 to 60 minutes
Preheat oven to 350°F and bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden
Notes
Rising time is crucial for softness; avoid skipping the second rise to prevent topping from tearing.
Milk, butter, and cinnamon create a tender crumb.
Use cocoa for chocolate buns or food coloring for festive pink variations.
Store in an airtight container for up to 2 days.
Topping mixture forms a textured sugar shell that caramelizes in the oven.
- Prep Time: 45
- Cook Time: 20
- Category: BAKING
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mexican
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg