(RELATIVELY) HEALTHY CINNAMON BUNS

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Found these on weightwatchers.com---they are wonderful! You'd never know they're healthy....(prep time is rising time for the dough).

Provided by spatchcock

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h50m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup nonfat milk
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 tablespoon sugar
1 teaspoon table salt
1 tablespoon yeast, about 1 package
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted, divided
1/4 cup unpacked brown sugar
1/4 cup dark corn syrup
2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon orange zest, grated
1/4 cup dried cherries or 1/4 cup cranberries

Steps:

  • Stir together milk, vegetable oil, sugar and salt in a small saucepan.
  • Heat to lukewarm.
  • Pour yeast over 2 tablespoons lukewarm water and let sit 5 minutes.
  • Stir into milk mixture.
  • Transfer warm milk to a large mixing bowl and beat in half the flour by hand or with an electric mixer.
  • Mix in enough remaining flour to make a soft dough.
  • Let rest 10 minutes; knead well on a floured board or with an electric mixer and dough hook; let rest 10 minutes.
  • Spray a large, clean bowl with cooking spray, add dough, cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Lightly coat a 9-inch round baking pan with cooking spray.
  • Turn the dough onto a floured surface and roll into a 12 x 10-inch rectangle.
  • Spray with cooking spray.
  • Stir together brown sugar, corn syrup, cinnamon, nutmeg and orange zest; brush over dough.
  • Sprinkle with raisins.
  • Roll up tightly, like a jelly roll.
  • Cut into 12 pieces.
  • Place buns cut-side up in baking pan.
  • Cover with plastic and let rise until doubled, about 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • Bake buns until firm and nicely browned on top, 30 minutes.
  • Cool completely before inverting onto a serving plate.
  • No guilt!

Juan Aguilera
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These were the best cinnamon buns I've ever had!


Waheed Bhatti
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I've made these cinnamon buns several times now and they always turn out great. They're a family favorite.


Anjana Budhathoki
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These cinnamon buns were a hit with my family and friends. They were the perfect treat for a special occasion.


MD:shakib Khan
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I'm not a big fan of cinnamon buns, but I tried this recipe and I was pleasantly surprised. They were really good!


conan anime
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These cinnamon buns were a bit more work than I expected, but they were worth it. They were so delicious and everyone loved them.


Mariam Usma
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I was looking for a healthier version of cinnamon buns and this recipe fit the bill. They were still very tasty, but not overly sweet.


Prakash Senchuri
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These cinnamon buns were easy to make and they turned out delicious! The glaze was the perfect finishing touch.


Hanif raj
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I followed the recipe exactly and the cinnamon buns turned out perfectly. They were so soft and fluffy, and the cinnamon filling was gooey and flavorful.


Maegen
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These cinnamon buns were amazing! I will definitely be making them again.


Monica Ramos
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These cinnamon buns were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Rose Vallejo
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These were a bit too sweet, but still tasty.


Sunday okonkwo
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I'll definitely be making these again!


Tilak Pariyar
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Not bad at all!


Tanvir Mahamud
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Wow!


Tanu Dhamala
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These were a bit too dense for my liking, but the flavor was good.


Twesigye Benoit
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I've made these cinnamon buns several times now and they always turn out great! They're a family favorite.


Damion Bond
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The glaze was a bit too sweet for my taste, but overall these cinnamon buns were still delicious.


Andile Mbatha
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These were easy to make and turned out beautifully. The dough was a bit sticky, but it was manageable.


Salomie Pretorius
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Followed the recipe exactly and the cinnamon buns came out perfect! So soft and fluffy, and the cinnamon filling was gooey and flavorful.


Keith Kinuthia
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Oh my goodness, these cinnamon buns were absolutely delicious and a total hit with my family! The glaze on top was the perfect finishing touch.