Homemade Cinnamon Buns

Directions

Dough 

1. Lightly grease a 9 x 13 pan. Set aside.
   
2. Use a stand mixer and paddle attachment for best results. 
   
3. In a small bowl combine yeast, water and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 package Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend, baking powder, xanthan gum and salt. Set aside.
5. In mixing bowl combine eggs, oil, butter, honey, and lemon juice. Mix for 30 seconds.
6. Add warm milk and yeast mixture. Mix for 1 minute.
7. Slowly add flour mixture to liquid while continuing to mix. Mix on low speed until combined.
8. Mix on medium-high speed for 2 - 3 minutes. 

Proof Dough  

1. Lightly flour counter top and scoop dough into a mound.
2. Sprinkle with Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend and lightly knead until dough is workable and less sticky (approx. ⅓ - ½ cup flour required).
3. Form dough into a log and cover with plastic wrap.
4. Let dough rest for 30 minutes. 

Cinnamon Filling 

1. Melt butter and set aside.
2. In a small bowl combine brown sugar, cinnamon and granulated sugar.
3. If using optional raisins, soak for 5 minutes in a small bowl. Rinse under cold water and drain well. Set aside. 

Simple Syrup (Optional)

1. Bring sugar and water to a boil, do not stir.
2. Boil for 3 minutes. Let cool completely.
3. Simple Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Cream Cheese Icing (Optional)

1. Mix cream cheese until smooth (approx. 3 - 5 minutes).
2. Add butter and mix until combined.
3. Slowly add icing sugar alternating with milk.
4. Add vanilla extract and mix until smooth.
5. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. 

Assembly

1. Roll proofed dough out on slightly floured parchment paper to ½ inch thick (approx. 10" x 12").
2. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon brown sugar mixture.
3. If using optional raisins, spread evenly on cinnamon brown sugar layer.
4. Using the parchment paper to help, roll dough tightly into a log widthwise.
5. Cut into 12 - 15 cinnamon buns.
6. Nestle close together in 9 x 13 baking pan.
7. Cover and proof for 50 minutes. 

Bake and Finishing 

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Brush top of buns with optional melted butter or olive oil before baking.
3. Bake in preheated oven for 27 - 30 minutes.
4. Remove from oven and immediately brush or spray with Optional Simple Syrup.
5. Cool for 10 minutes before icing with Optional Cream Cheese Icing.