Recipe: Gluten-free cinnamon buns

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

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.

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.