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Recipe: Gluten-free cinnamon buns

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Cinnamon buns are a perfect way to say I love you this Valentine's Day. Jenna Fidanza, owner of Delish Gluten Free Bakery and Caffé Delish joins Jennifer Palma and shows her how to make cinnamon buns from scratch. – Feb 11, 2024

Cinnamon buns are a perfect way to say I love you this Valentine’s Day. Jenna Fidanza, owner of Delish Gluten Free Bakery and Caffé Delish joins Jennifer Palma and shows her how to make cinnamon buns from scratch.

Gluten-free cinnamon buns

Yield: 12 Cinnamon Buns

Dough

  • 1/4 cup Butter
  • 1 cup Whole Milk
  • 1/2 cup White Sugar
  • 3 Eggs
  • 4 Egg Yolk
  • 4 cups Delish Brioche Flour
  • 2 tablespoons Dry Activated Yeast
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
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  1. In a saucepan, bring butter, milk, and sugar to a simmer.
  2. Allow the mixture to cool for 10 minutes.
  3. Add yeast to the milk mixture and let it stand for 10 minutes.
  4. Transfer the mixture to a stand mixer bowl with a dough hook.
  5. Add dry ingredients and mix for 4 minutes until the dough is combined but still appears sticky.
  6. Add three eggs.
  7. Transfer the dough to a greased bowl. Cover and let it rest in the fridge for 8 hours.
  8. Once rested, turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface (using gluten-free brioche flour).
  9. Roll the dough into a 1/2-inch-thick square.
  10. Gently spread the filling over the dough, being careful not to tear it.
  11. Roll the dough into a log and cut it into 12 equal pieces.
  12. Place the pieces on a baking sheet and cover them with a damp tea towel.
  13. Once doubled in size, bake at 325°F for 25 minutes or until the tops are golden.

Filling

  • 1/2 cup Butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon Cinnamon
  • 1 teaspoon Cocoa Powder
  • 1 cup White Sugar

Mix the above ingredients in a bowl until combined and spreadable.

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Icing

  • 1/4 cup Butter, softened
  • 4 oz Cream Cheese, softened
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • Pinch of Salt
  1. Cream butter and cream cheese together until fluffy.
  2. Add about 1 cup of icing sugar, salt, and vanilla.
  3. Whip on high for 2 minutes until light and fluffy.

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