Learn how to make delicious cinnamon buns from scratch with expert tips from Leah Waring, founder of Buns of Joy. This article covers everything from dough preparation and filling to frosting techniques, ensuring your cinnamon buns are soft, fluffy, and irresistible.
Cinnabon, renowned for its delectable cinnamon rolls, has unveiled the secrets behind its signature dough, filling, and frosting. According to the Cinnabon chef, the key lies in freshly baked dough made with premium ingredients, infused with Makara cinnamon and sugar for an ooey-gooey center. The iconic cream cheese frosting adds a tantalizing touch, captivating the senses with its aroma and flavor. While the chef remained coy about the exact recipe used by the bakery, he offered a helpful alternative for home bakers: mixing dark sugar with cinnamon (40g sugar to 1 teaspoon cinnamon). The dough is proofed before baking to allow the yeast to work its magic, and expert bakers carefully roll the dough by hand to achieve the perfect soft texture. The chef emphasized that practice is crucial for mastering dough shaping and rolling techniques. The frosting, generously applied while the buns are fresh out of the oven, melts through the center, adding an irresistible touch to these world-famous treats.
