Ingredients
DOUGH:
7 tbsp. butter, softened
1 ½ cups FAGE Total 5%, 2%, or 0%
2 packets (1.4 oz.) baker’s yeast
1 ½ cup sugar
1 pinch salt
1 tsp. cinnamon
4 cups all-purpose flour
FILLING:
3 ½ tbsp. butter, at room temperature
½ cup sugar
4 tsp. ground cinnamon
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Steps
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DOUGH:
In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the butter and yeast. - Fold in the FAGE Total, and whisk well to obtain a smooth mix.
- Add sugar, salt and cinnamon.
- Transfer to a large mixing bowl.
- Sift the flour into the mixture, then use the mixer to beat all ingredients well to obtain a soft and pliant dough.
- Cover the dough with a cloth and let rest for 30 minutes.
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FILLING:
In another large mixing bowl, combine butter, sugar and cinnamon and mix until fully incorporated (by hand or using an electric mixer). -
BREAKFAST BUNS:
Remove dough from bowl and roll out lengthwise. Coat the entire surface of the dough with the filling. - Roll it out into a 1-inch cylinder log.
- Using a knife, cut the dough into slices, arrange them on a baking sheet and let them rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F for 8–10 minutes. Garnish with powdered sugar and cinnamon.
