Description
Rhubarb Cinnamon Buns are soft homemade cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon sugar and tangy rhubarb, topped with a sweet vanilla glaze.
Ingredients
3 1/2 cups all purpose flour
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
3/4 cup warm milk
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup butter, melted
1 egg
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup rhubarb, finely chopped
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 tablespoon cinnamon
3 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
1. Combine warm milk and yeast and let sit 5 minutes.
2. Add sugar, butter, egg, and salt and mix.
3. Gradually add flour and mix until dough forms.
4. Knead dough for 6-8 minutes until smooth.
5. Place dough in greased bowl and let rise 1 hour.
6. Roll dough into rectangle.
7. Spread butter and sprinkle cinnamon sugar mixture.
8. Scatter chopped rhubarb over dough.
9. Roll into log and cut into 12 buns.
10. Place buns in baking dish and let rise 30 minutes.
11. Bake at 350°F for 22-25 minutes.
12. Mix glaze ingredients and drizzle over warm buns.
Notes
Cut rhubarb into small pieces so it softens during baking.
Add orange zest for extra flavor.
Cream cheese frosting can replace glaze.
Store leftovers in airtight container up to 4 days.
Freeze baked buns up to 2 months.
- Prep Time: PT25M
- Cook Time: PT25M
- Category: Breakfast
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American