Fried Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Summary

Preparation Time2 Hr 20 MinCooking Time20 Min
Ready In2 Hr 40 MinDifficulty LevelMedium
Health IndexJust EnjoyCourse
MethodDish
SpecialityMain Ingredient
Interest Group

Ingredients

 Milk3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Sugar1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Salt1 Teaspoon
 Butter/Margarine1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Dry yeast1
 Warm water1/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Egg1
 All-purpose flour - 3 to 3 1/2 cups
 Sugar3/4 Cup (16 tbs)
 Ground cinnamon1 Teaspoon
 Vegetable oil
 Powdered sugar1 1/2 Cup (16 tbs), sifted
 Water2 Tablespoon

Directions

MAKING
1. In a saucepan, scald milk; add sugar, salt, and butter, stirring until butter melts. Cool the mixture to 105° to 115°.
2. In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water; let stand 5 minutes.
3. Now add in milk mixture, egg, and 1 1/2 cups flour to the yeast.
4. In an electric mixer, beat at medium speed until smooth.
5. Slowly, stir in enough of remaining flour to make a stiff dough.
6. On a lightly floured surface, turn the dough out. Knead until smooth and elastic for about 8 to 10 minutes.
7. Keep dough in a well-greased bowl, turning to grease top.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 1 hour or until doubled in bulk.
9. Using your fists, punch dough down; divide in half.
10. On a slightly floured surface, roll each half into a 14- X 9-inch rectangle.
11. In a small bowl, mix ombine 3/4 cup sugar and cinnamon; mix well.
12. Scatter half of sugar mixture over each rectangle.
13. With care, using your fingers roll up jellyroll fashion, beginning at short side; firmly pinch edges and ends to seal.
14. Using a knife, cut each roll into 1-inch slices.
15. Keep the slices 2 inches apart on greased baking sheets; flatten each bun using the bottom of a glass or an egg turner.
16. Cover the sheet with plastic sheets and let rise in a warm place, free from drafts, 45 minutes or until doubled in bulk.
17. In a large frying pan or deep-fat fryer, heat 2 inches of oil to 375°F.
18. Fry buns for 1 minute or until golden brown; turn and fry until golden.
19. On kitchen paper, drain buns.
20. In a bowl, mix powdered sugar and water; stir until smooth.
21. Sprinkle over warm buns.

SERVING
22. Serve hot with tea.
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