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Morning Buns

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Flaky, buttery morning buns layered with cinnamon and orange sugar, baked until golden and crisp. A bakery-style treat perfect for breakfast or brunch.

Ingredients

  • Butter (for greasing)
  • 1 1/2 cups warm water (100°F to 110°F or 35°C to 45°C)
  • 4 teaspoons active dry yeast
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour (plus more for dusting)
  • 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
  • 2 teaspoons table salt
  • 2 tablespoons (1 oz) unsalted butter (melted)
  • 3 sticks (12 ounces) unsalted butter (plus more for the bowl, at room temperature)
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup granulated sugar (plus more for coating the muffin pan)
  • 2 tablespoons orange zest
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • Pinch of salt
  • All-purpose flour (for dusting)
  • 3 tablespoons (1 1/2 ounces) unsalted butter (melted, plus more for greasing)

Instructions

  1. In a small bowl, mix warm water and yeast. Let sit 5 minutes until dissolved.
  2. In a stand mixer, combine flour, sugar, and salt. Add yeast mixture and melted butter; mix until a rough dough forms.
  3. Transfer to a greased bowl, cover, and let rise until doubled, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
  4. Press down dough, shape into a rectangle, wrap, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight.
  5. Beat butter with 1 tablespoon flour until smooth.
  6. Roll chilled dough into a rectangle, spread butter mixture, and perform a letter fold. Roll and repeat folding process, chilling briefly between folds.
  7. Prepare a muffin pan by greasing and coating with sugar.
  8. Mix sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and salt.
  9. Roll dough into a large rectangle, brush with melted butter, and sprinkle with sugar mixture.
  10. Roll into a tight log and cut into 12 pieces. Place into muffin pan.
  11. Cover and let rise until puffy, about 2 to 2 1/2 hours.
  12. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Bake for 15 minutes, press gently, rotate, and bake another 20 minutes until golden brown.
  13. Remove buns, coat in sugar while warm, and cool on a rack before serving.

Notes

  • Best enjoyed fresh on the day they are baked.
  • Dough can be frozen for up to 2 weeks before shaping.
  • Use organic oranges for the best zest flavor.
  • Keep dough cold during laminating to maintain flaky layers.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat briefly before serving.

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