No Fail Breadmaker Cinnamon Buns Recipe
I have always assumed that the making of delicious Cinnamon Buns required a special super power.
So when my neighbor graciously sent over a pan of homemade cinnamon buns a while back, I not only was Over-the-Moon delighted – but I also wondered where she hid her cape.
And then when I tasted their ooey-gooey, melt in your mouth perfection, I knew that she must have a hidden alter ego – Cinnamon-Bun-Super-Woman by night; Neighbor-of-the-Year by day.
When she claimed that her recipe was impossible to fail, I was highly skeptical. I did not possess the super powers required for these amazing pastries.
But I decided that – on the off-chance the recipe really was as easy as she claimed – I should give it a try. Maybe – just maybe I too could be a Maker of Cinnamon Buns.
Ladies and Gentlemen: I have arrived. I baked cinnamon buns and they are GOOD. (Amazing, actually…in my humble opinion.)
Because I think the world should have this recipe, I asked my neighbor if she would mind if I shared her secrets with you all. She kindly agreed – even before she discovered a plate of them on her front porch!
Ingredients
- 1/2 c. water
- 1/2 c. milk
- 2 beaten eggs
- 4 c. bread flour
- 1 tsp. salt
- 1/4 c. plus 1 tsp. white sugar
- 1 c. plus 2 TBS. butter - divided
- 1 pkg. active dry yeast (2 1/4 tsp.)
- 1 1/2 c. brown sugar - divided
- 1 TBS cinnamon
Instructions
- Place water, milk, eggs, flour, salt, white sugar, 1/4 c. butter (melted) and yeast in bread machine in the order mentioned. Set to dough cycle.
- While bread is rising, melt 3/4 c. butter and 3/4 c. brown sugar in a sauce pan and then spread evenly in one 9"x13" or two 8" round pans.
- When dough is done, roll into an 18"x14" rectangle. Brush with 2 TBS. melted butter.
- Mix 3/4 c. brown sugar and 1 TBS. cinnamon and sprinkle on top of melted butter.
- Roll up, then with a serrated knife, cut into 15 pieces and place in prepared pan.
- Rise for another hour.
- Cook at 375 for 25 - 30 minutes.
Notes
*If you prefer, you can store in the refrigerator overnight before baking.
These cinnamon buns do not require frosting – I promise. Just be sure to slather them with the melted glaze at the bottom of the pan.
And be sure to send a pan over to your neighbor. She’ll love you forever.
By the way, if you don’t own a breadmaker, I use this one and love it.
And she’ll definitely want the recipe.
I shared this with Thrifty Thursday.
I made these and my rolls have what I would call a sourdough taste, just wanted to know if that is what should happen? I thought they were extremely easy as well and loved that about them.
Hmm…I wouldn’t typically describe them as sourdough. Were they good, Joyce?
Not that it would last that long, but Ima ask anyway…My kids love this recipe..can it be frozen to bake at a later date?
I don’t see why not, CeiJai!
My bread machine calls for liquid on bottom, dry on top (yeast last). My son only reads recipe, but never machine directions, so puts dry on bottom, liquid on top. Never has affected results.
My bread machine states that dry ingredients go in first, then liquids last. I know each machine is different. What is the reason for the specified order in this recipe? I’m wondering if I would mess things up if I do liquids last. Thanks!
You know, I’m not sure about that, Jenny! I’ve always put liquids in first so that the yeast does not dissolve in them. But, maybe your bread machine is different?
It’s to keep any hot or cold ingredients from damaging the yeast.
These are the best I’ve tried….and I’ve tried many! You can 1/2 the recipe for 6-7 small groups. Also, to cut down on 2nd rising time: Fill a large container with hot, steaming water. Place the container of cinnamon rolls on top of the container. (Make sure the water container is smaller than the pan holding the cinnamin rolls) . Cover with a clean, dry towel. Leave for 45 minutes or so and cinnamin rolls are ready! Place the bottom of the pan on a clean towel to dry off excess steam and bake. Wonderful!!
So glad you enjoyed them, Toby! Thanks for the great tips too. I’m actually getting ready to make a batch this afternoon. Can’t wait. 🙂
Hi! May I know if I can use regular mixer for this recipe? Need to change anything in the instructions?
I’m not sure how making cinnamon buns in a mixer works, Rahimah – I’ve only used a breadmaker. Sorry about that!
Due to a request for cinnamon rolls for Christmas morning, I finally decided to try making homemade ones today. I loved the idea of making it easier using my bread machine, which hasn’t been used very much since I received one as a gift last Christmas. I’m so glad I found this recipe. These were great, and I’ll be making them again in 5 days.
These are undoubtably my favourite rolls. The butter sugar on the bottom is so good and not as messy as the recipes using icing sugar and easier.
My one question is after they cook, do you flip them over so the butter, sugar side is up? Or do you leave it on the bottom?
Sorry, Anita – just seeing this! I don’t flip them over, but I don’t see why you couldn’t! I just make sure to eat them with a fork so I don’t miss a single bite of sweet goodness. 🙂
This is the only Cinnamon Bun Recipe a person will ever need, to make the most delicious Cinnamon Buns, you’ll ever taste…… I will never make cinnamon buns from scratch again. These are amazing, just made them today… Family approved. In fact, I think I’ll make some more tomorrow for my neighbors…. Thanks for sharing a fantastic recipe.
So glad to hear that, Val! Thanks for sharing. 🙂
These look great! I am TERRIBLE at cinnamon rolls, so I’m anxious to try these. 🙂 One question: I’m always a bit confused about the yeast. The recipe mentions active dry yeast, which is easy enough to find at the store, but since the dough is being done in a bread machine, I thought I was supposed to use quick active dry yeast in a bread machine?? Which one should I buy/use? Many thanks!
I always use bread machine yeast, Jennifer, but a friend of mind told me that she uses regular dry yeast without a problem. Hope that helps!
I always use regular yeast for everything I make in the bread maker. Always turns out fine!
hi what measurement is c. – is it cups? i am really looking forward to making these.
thanks
Hi, Jackie! Yes – c. stands for cups. Let us know how it turns out!
Do you use unsalted butter? Also when in refrigerator do you cover? Thanks! Can’t wait to try these.
I use whatever on hand, Sandra. I haven’t noticed a difference either way!
Tried the recipe. It’s amazing! I added on the cream cheese frosting before serving. These were unanimously voted to be better than the Cinnabon. Thank you for sharing.
Oh yay! So glad you enjoyed it, Mona. And cream cheese frosting is a delightful idea. 🙂
Leave it to me. I can even mess up a no fail recipe. The dough turned at to sticky and was really hard to roll up.
Oh, I’m sorry to hear that, Wendy! I wonder what went wrong?
it calls for an awful lot of butter! Can I substitute anything for the butter? If I use margarine will it still taste good?
Have you even frozen them once they are formed into cinn. rolls but before baking?
I have not tried that, Sara. I’d love to hear how it turns out if anyone else does though!
Could I use regular flour instead of bread flour?
Emily, I have never tried it, but my guess is that it would work but it wouldn’t taste as good. I’d recommend sticking with bread flour so you don’t lose any of the deliciousness.
I just made them using all purpose flour and they are amazing! I cant imagine them tasting better lol great recipe!
Oh…good to know, Emily! Thanks so much for sharing.
I always use all purpose flour. Turns out fine
At what point could I put the buns in the fridge? After they rise or before? Thanks, they look FABULOUS!!!
I let them rise first, Sandy, and then pop them in the fridge. Then I take them out of the fridge about half hour before I bake them the next morning. Yummy!
At what point can I put in the fridge? Before they rise or after? New at baking bread and am clueless!!! Thanks they look FABULOUS!!!
Kaley – Thanks fot the update. I was so confused!!! 🙂 Can’t wait to make these!!! Yum!
I assume you roll up after step 4??
Yes! Good catch, Dana. Kind of an important step. 🙂 Just updated the post.