Healthy Cinnamon Bun
A wholesome twist on the classic cinnamon bun, featuring whole-wheat dough and reduced sugar with a fragrant cinnamon swirl, finished with a light vanilla glaze.
Equipment
Ingredients
Dough
whole wheat flour
300 g
milk (warm)
180 ml
olive oil
45 ml
granulated sugar
30 g
active dry yeast
7 g
salt
3 g
Filling
brown sugar
40 g
ground cinnamon
8 g
butter (softened)
30 g
Glaze
powdered sugar
60 g
milk
15 ml
vanilla extract
3 ml
Instructions
Activate yeast
Warm milk, add sugar and yeast, let foam.
Mix dough
Combine flour, salt, activated yeast mixture and olive oil.
First rise
Cover and let dough double in size.
Prepare filling
Mix brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter.
Roll out dough
Roll dough into 25×35 cm rectangle.
Spread filling
Spread cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over dough.
Roll and cut
Roll up tightly and cut into 8 equal pieces.
Second rise
Place buns in baking dish, cover, let rise 20 minutes.
Bake
Bake at 180°C for 22-25 minutes until golden.
Make glaze
Whisk powdered sugar, milk and vanilla.
Finish and serve
Drizzle glaze over warm buns and serve.
Storage
Store in airtight container. Glaze separately if freezing.
Notes
• For dairy-free: substitute milk with almond/oat milk and butter with olive oil.
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