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Soft & Buttery Spiced Buns

Soft & Buttery Spiced Buns
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Soft & Buttery Spiced Buns are tender, fragrant buns combining rich butter with warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg, perfect for breakfast, tea time, or any cozy occasion. These irresistible buns offer a soft texture, balanced sweetness, and inviting aroma that brings comfort and nostalgia in every bite.

Ingredients

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Dry Ingredients

  • 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 ½ tsp ground cinnamon
  • ½ tsp ground nutmeg
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 2 ¼ tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast

Wet Ingredients

  • 1 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
  • 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted and cooled
  • 2 large eggs

For Finishing

  • Melted butter for brushing tops after baking

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Dough: Warm the milk until lukewarm, then sprinkle the yeast and 1 teaspoon of sugar into it. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy to activate the yeast, which ensures a light and fluffy dough.
  2. Mix Dry Ingredients: In a large bowl, whisk together flour, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt. These spices give the dough its signature warm flavor and look.
  3. Combine Wet and Dry: Add melted butter (cooled), eggs, and the yeast mixture to the dry ingredients. Stir until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
  4. Knead the Dough: Turn dough onto a floured surface and knead for 8-10 minutes to develop gluten for soft yet structured buns.
  5. First Rise: Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours until doubled in size, allowing the dough to become airy and tender.
  6. Shape the Buns: Punch down the dough gently, divide into equal portions, and shape into balls. Place them spaced on a parchment-lined baking tray.
  7. Second Rise: Cover shaped buns lightly and let rise again for 30-40 minutes until puffed and soft to the touch.
  8. Bake to Perfection: Bake buns in a preheated oven at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown, filling your kitchen with a warm aroma.
  9. Final Touch: Brush warm buns with melted butter for shine and extra buttery flavor that makes these buns truly melt hearts.

Notes

  • Use room-temperature ingredients for better mixing and yeast activation.
  • Don’t rush rise times; proper fermentation enhances flavor and softness.
  • Knead just enough; too little leads to dense buns, too much makes them tough.
  • Check oven temperature for optimal browning without drying out the buns.
  • Brush immediately after baking to lock in moisture and add gloss.

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Keywords: spiced buns, soft buns, buttery buns, cinnamon buns, nutmeg, cozy treat, breakfast buns

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