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Giant Apple Cinnamon Bun

This is a great fall treat for breakfast. Have this treat with a great cup of coffee!
Course Breakfast
Cuisine American

Equipment

  • 1 Sauce Pan
  • Measuring Cups
  • Tablespoons and Teaspoons
  • Mixing bowl/ Kitchen Aid
  • 1 Baking Dish

Ingredients
  

  • 4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast (1 packet)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 cup whole milk
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 3 Eggs

For the Filling

  • 3 large apples peeled, cored, and diced (e.g., Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
  • 1/2 cup Brown Sugar
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground nutmeg
  • 2 tbs unsalted butter, melted

For the Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2-3 tbsp milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Instructions
 

  • In a small saucepan, heat the milk and butter over low heat until the butter is melted. Let it cool to lukewarm.
  • In a large mixing bowl, combine 2 cups of flour, sugar, yeast, and salt.
  • Add the lukewarm milk mixture and eggs to the dry ingredients. Stir until well combined.
  • Gradually add the remaining 2 cups of flour until a soft dough forms.
  • Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until it's smooth and elastic. You may need to add a little more flour if the dough is too sticky.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean kitchen towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it doubles in size.

Prepare the Filling:

  • While the dough is rising, combine the diced apples, brown sugar, granulated sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a mixing bowl.

Assemble the Cinnamon Bun:

  • Once the dough has doubled in size, punch it down, and roll it out on a floured surface to a large rectangle, approximately 18x24 inches.
  • Brush the melted butter over the entire surface of the dough.
  • Spread the apple filling evenly over the dough.

Roll the Dough:

  • Carefully roll the dough into a log, starting from one long edge.
  • Slice the log into 12 equal-sized rolls.

Bake:

  • Place the rolls in a greased 9x13-inch baking dish. Cover with a kitchen towel and let them rise for an additional 30 minutes.
  • Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  • Bake the cinnamon bun for 30-35 minutes, or until it's golden brown and the apples are soft.

Make the Glaze:

  • While the cinnamon bun is baking, prepare the glaze by mixing the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a bowl. Adjust the milk amount to achieve your desired consistency.

Finish and Serve:

  • Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon bun as soon as it comes out of the oven.
  • Serve the giant apple cinnamon bun while it's still warm and gooey.

Notes

Enjoy your delicious homemade giant apple cinnamon bun! It's perfect for sharing and a great treat for any occasion.
Keyword apple, breakfast, cinammon rolls, fall