Hot Cinnamon Buns (Marlboro Country)

Name: Hot Cinnamon Buns (Marlboro Country)
Prep time: 2 h 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 2 h 55 min
Yield: 8 buns, 8-12 serving(s)
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon active dry yeast; 1/2 cup luke-warm water; 3/4 cup luke-warm milk; 1/2 cup white sugar; 1/2 cup soft butter; 1 1/2 teaspoons salt; 2 eggs; 4 -5 cups all-purpose flour; 1/4 cup soft butter; 1/2 cup sugar; 2 teaspoons optional chili powder; 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 1 teaspoon ground coriander; 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice; 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom; 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves; 1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate piece; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/4 cup milk; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Submitted by Chuck_Roast

"This is a family favorite and usually made for breakfast when company is staying overnight. I recommend adding the chili powder and make sure you have all of the spices available you won;t be dissappointed. Originally from the Marlboro Country Cookbook entitled "Towns, Trails, and Special Times"."

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photo by Gary H.

Ready In:: 2hrs 55mins
Ingredients:: 20
Yields:: 8 buns
Serves:: 8-12

ingredients

Dough
1 tablespoon active dry yeast
¹⁄₂ cup luke-warm water
³⁄₄ cup luke-warm milk
¹⁄₂ cup white sugar
¹⁄₂ cup soft butter
1 ¹⁄₂ teaspoons salt
2 eggs
4 -5 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
¹⁄₄ cup soft butter
¹⁄₂ cup sugar
2 teaspoons optional chili powder
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground coriander
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground allspice
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cardamom
¹⁄₄ teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup chopped semisweet chocolate piece
Vanilla Glaze
2 cups confectioners' sugar
¹⁄₄ cup milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

directions

Dissolve yeast in warm water in a large mixing bowl.
Add milk, 1/2 cup sugar, 1/2 cup butter, salt, eggs, and 3 cups of flour; beat mixutre until smooth. Beat in additional flour as needed until a soft workable dough is formed.
Place dough onto a floured surface; knead until elastic and smooth not more than 5-7 minutes.
Place the doiugh in a buttered bowl; turning dough to butter all around. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled; approx 1.5 hours. Punch down; cover and let rest about 5 minutes.
Turn dough out onto a floured surface; roll into a 16x18 inch rectangle. Spread with 1/4 cup softened butter.
Combine1/2 cup sugar and spices; sprinkle over dough. Sprinkle chocolate pieces over sugar.
Roll up frimly starting at the 16-inch side. Pinch end to seal. Cut into 8 slices. Place in a greased 13x9 inch baking pan (Optinally you can use a thin piece of monofilament line wrapped around the roll;pull the ends tight to make each cut without compressing the roll).
Let rise until doubled, about 40 minutes,. Bake in a 375 deg oven for 25-30 minutes.
Mix together Vanilla Glaze ingredients until smooth.
While warm spoon vanilla glaze over buns.

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Reviews

As I have the Marlboro Country cook book, I have been using this recipe for many years... a new KitchenAid makes thi so much easier... the versatility of this recipe also gives you countless options to tailor or create a whole new taste! Make these, you'll be glad you did...

Gary H.