Amazing Cinnamon Buns | One In The Oven

butter

🥗Healthier: coconut oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Coconut oil reduces saturated fat while maintaining moisture.

cream cheese

🥗Healthier: Greek yogurt

💰Cheaper: ricotta cheese

Greek yogurt lowers calories and adds protein.

brown sugar

🥗Healthier: coconut sugar

💰Cheaper: white sugar

Coconut sugar has a lower glycemic index.

milk

🥗Healthier: almond milk

💰Cheaper: water + powdered milk

Almond milk is lower in calories and lactose-free.

Combine 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup of granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon of salt, and 2.5 teaspoons of instant yeast in a bowl using a fork.

In a separate bowl, mix 1/2 cup of warm water and 1/4 cup of lukewarm milk, then add 1.5 ounces of melted unsalted butter and 1 egg, lightly beaten.

Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and stir until combined, being careful not to overwork the dough.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface and knead lightly by pulling the dough on itself and pushing with the heel of your hand.

Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a tea towel, and let it rest in a warm place for about 15 to 20 minutes.

While the dough rests, prepare the filling by mixing 3.5 ounces of softened unsalted butter, 1.5 tablespoons of ground cinnamon, 1/4 cup of white granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup of brown sugar in a bowl.

After resting, roll out the dough on a floured surface until it's flat.

Spread the cinnamon-sugar filling evenly over the rolled-out dough.

Starting from one end, gently roll the dough into a log shape, using a bench knife or your fingers to assist.

Cut the rolled dough into pieces and place them in a Pyrex dish, loosely covering them with plastic wrap to let them rise until plump, about an hour.

Prepare the glaze by mixing 4 ounces of softened cream cheese, 2 ounces of softened unsalted butter, 2 cups of icing sugar, and lime zest in a bowl using an electric hand mixer.

After the cinnamon buns have risen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and bake for about 25 minutes.

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