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Classic Cinnamon Raisin Sticky Buns with a Simple Vanilla Glaze
Soft Classic Cinnamon Raisin Sticky Buns are easy to bake, with soft dough, cinnamon swirls, and delicious glaze.
Why You Will Love and Enjoy Classic Cinnamon Raisin Sticky Buns
- They bake up soft in the middle with just enough crisp on the edges and a buttery cinnamon swirl in every bite.
- The glaze melts right in, making them perfect for slow mornings or sharing while still warm.
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Classic Cinnamon Raisin Sticky Buns
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Proofing: 90 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 35 minutes
- Yield: 16 depending on size 1x
- Category: Cake Cupcakes Cookies and Tarts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: German
Description
Warm, soft, and a little messy in the best way. These buns bake up pillowy with buttery cinnamon swirls and sticky glaze dripping into every crack.
Ingredients
Dough
- 4 cups cake flour plus extra for dusting
- 1 x 10 g instant yeast sachet
- Pinch of salt
- 360 ml milk or half milk and half water
- 1 tsp vanilla essence
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1 tbsp sugar
- 1 large egg, lightly beaten
Filling
- 180 g soft butter
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon spice
- Pinch nutmeg
- Pinch ground cloves
- 1/2 cup raisins or sultanas
Drizzle Glaze
- 1 cup icing sugar
- 1/4 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C fan-assisted) or 350°F (180°C conventional).
- Line a 24 x 30 x 5 cm baking tray with baking paper, letting the paper hang slightly over the sides so you can lift the buns out later.
- Add 4 cups of cake flour, 1 x 10 g instant yeast, and a pinch of salt to a large mixing bowl and stir lightly to combine.
- Warm 360 ml milk, 1 tsp vanilla essence, 1/4 cup olive oil, and 1 tbsp sugar in the microwave until just lukewarm. It should feel warm but not hot to your finger, or the yeast won’t be happy, and you will burn it.
- Pour the warm milk mixture into the flour, add 1 lightly beaten egg, and mix until a soft dough forms. If it feels sticky, dust lightly with flour, but don’t overdo it.
- Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 5 minutes until smooth, elastic, and no longer sticky.
- Place the dough into a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean tea towel, and let it rise in a warm spot for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, mix 180 g soft butter, 2 tbsp brown sugar, 2 tsp cinnamon spice, a pinch of nutmeg, and a pinch of ground cloves until smooth. Set aside.
- Keep the 1/2 cup of raisins separate so they don’t tear the dough while spreading.
- Once risen, gently punch down the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 2 cm thick.
- Spread the butter filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 cm border along one long edge so it seals properly.
- Sprinkle the 1/2 cup of raisins evenly over the filling.
- Roll the dough up tightly lengthways like a Swiss roll, keeping it snug but not stretched.
- Trim the ends for neat edges, then slice into 16 even pieces, each about 2 cm thick.
- Pack the slices cut side up into the prepared tray, placing them close together so they bake soft and pull apart easily.
- Cover loosely with a damp cloth and let rise for 20 to 30 minutes until puffy.
- Bake for 35 to 40 minutes until golden brown on top and baked through in the center.
- If the tops brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil for the last 10 minutes.
- Let the buns rest for 3 minutes, then carefully lift them out using the baking paper and place them on a wire rack.
- Mix 1 cup icing sugar with 1/4 cup water until smooth and pourable.
- Drizzle over the buns while still slightly warm so the glaze sinks in instead of sitting on top.
Notes
Created, prepared, tried, and tested Gail
Pull apart soft buttery cinnamon raisin buns with sticky glaze, while from the oven, will fill your kitchen with warmth
Soft Cinnamon Raisin Sticky Buns are a treat you can enjoy any time of day. The soft dough, buttery cinnamon filling, juicy raisins, and sticky glaze make every bite comforting and satisfying. They are simple to make, forgiving to bake, and deliver that warm, cozy bakery experience straight at home. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, or a sweet afternoon treat, these buns invite you to slow down and savor each pull-apart bite.
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This sounds delicious. I can see myself enjoying this with my morning coffee. Yum! And I love that it has raisins.
Hope you will give it a try and more so enjoy it Steph.