Description
Warm, flaky apple morning buns invite comfort and delight with their cinnamon-spiced spiral of homemade goodness. Crisp autumn flavors and buttery pastry promise a breakfast treat that draws friends and family close to the kitchen table.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 3 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1 large egg
Dough Ingredients:
- 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
- ¾ cup warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- ½ cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened
Filling and Topping Ingredients:
- ¼ cup unsalted butter
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- ½ teaspoon nutmeg
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- ¼ cup melted butter
- ⅓ cup granulated sugar
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
Instructions
- Activate the yeast by dissolving it in warm milk with a touch of sugar, allowing it to bloom and become frothy for optimal dough rising.
- Create a robust flour mixture by combining dry ingredients, then gradually incorporate the yeast liquid, vanilla, and egg until a cohesive dough emerges.
- Develop dough elasticity by methodically kneading in softened butter, working it thoroughly until the texture becomes smooth and pliable.
- Allow the dough to rest and expand in a greased container, covering it to create a warm environment that encourages substantial volume increase.
- Craft a luscious apple filling by gently simmering diced apples with brown sugar, aromatic spices, and a splash of vanilla until the fruit softens and caramelizes.
- Enhance the filling’s consistency by introducing cornstarch, which creates a silky, thickened sauce that clings beautifully to the apple pieces.
- Transform the risen dough into a delicate rectangle, carefully spreading the cooled apple mixture across its surface with even precision.
- Roll the dough into a compact log, then slice it into uniform sections that will become individual morning buns.
- Nestle the cut sections into a prepared muffin tin, allowing them a final opportunity to rise and become pillowy.
- Bake the buns until they achieve a golden, enticing complexion, filling the kitchen with irresistible aromas.
- Elevate the finished buns by brushing them with melted butter and generously coating them in a sparkling cinnamon-sugar blend.
- Serve the morning buns while they’re warm, inviting everyone to savor the delicate layers and caramelized apple essence.
Notes
- Ensure yeast activation by using milk at the right temperature, between 100-110°F, to help the dough rise perfectly without killing the yeast.
- Soften butter completely before kneading into the dough to achieve a smooth, elastic texture that creates light and fluffy morning buns.
- For gluten-free alternatives, substitute all-purpose flour with a cup-for-cup gluten-free blend and add xanthan gum for better dough structure.
- Control apple moisture by draining excess liquid after cooking to prevent soggy buns and maintain a rich, concentrated apple flavor.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 12 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg