Ingredients
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- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- 2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ¾ cup warm milk
- ½ cup unsalted butter, melted
- 2 large eggs
- For the filling:
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- For the glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or cream
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
- Activate the yeast: In a small bowl, combine warm milk, a teaspoon of sugar, and the yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until frothy.
- Prepare the dough: In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, remaining sugar, and salt. Add the melted butter, eggs, and proofed yeast mixture. Knead until smooth and elastic (about 8-10 minutes by hand or with a stand mixer).
- Let it rise: Cover the bowl with a damp cloth and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Make the cinnamon filling: Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon, then spread the softened butter over the rolled-out dough.
- Shape the buns: Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling evenly. Roll into a tight log, then cut into slices. To mimic Princess Leia’s hair buns, shape each slice into a tight ball and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake: Place the buns in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) and bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
- Glaze and decorate: Mix powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to create a glaze. Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls. For added fun, shape some buns to resemble Princess Leia’s iconic hair buns, and use food coloring if desired.
Notes
- Ensure the dough is kneaded well for a soft and fluffy texture.
- Shape the buns as tight balls to resemble Leia’s hair buns accurately.
- Use food coloring to customize hair bun decorations for a more authentic look.
- Reheat in the microwave or oven for fresh-out-of-the-oven warmth.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (1/12 of recipe)
- Calories: 380 Kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 210mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg