Maple Cinnamon Bran Buns Recipes

MINI MAPLE CINNAMON ROLLS

Steps:

• In bread machine pan, place the first seven ingredients in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or bread flour if needed)., When the cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Roll into two 12x7-in. rectangles. In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, flour and cinnamon; cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Sprinkle half over each rectangle. Roll up jelly-roll style, starting from a long side; pinch seam to seal. , Cut each roll into 12 slices. Place cut side down in one greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes., Bake at 375° until golden brown, 20-25 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, butter, syrup and enough milk to achieve desired consistency. Spread over warm rolls.

TO DIE FOR MAPLE PECAN BUNS

Steps:

• For dough, pour water into a large bowl.
• Add yeast and 1 tablespoon sugar.
• Stir.
• Let stand 5 minutes, until bubbly.
• Stir in remaining sugar.
• In medium bowl, blend sour cream, eggs and vanilla.
• Stir into yeast mixture.
• Add flour and salt.
• Stir until combined.
• Add butter.
• Knead by hand until smooth.
• Place the dough in a well-buttered bowl.
• Cover; let rest at room temperature 2 hours.
• Place dough on floured board and cut in half.
• Roll each half to 1/4-inch thickness, forming a rectangle about 9 by 12 inches.
• For filling, in a medium bowl, blend butter, brown sugar and cinnamon.
• Add raisins if using.
• Spread equally over each rectangle and roll up lengthwise.
• Cut each roll into 8 equal sections.
• For maple pecan layer, melt butter in a small saucepan over medium-high heat.
• Stir in sugar until dissolved.
• Add syrup and cook 5 minutes.
• Remove from heat and stir in vanilla.
• Generously butter two 10-inch cake pans.
• Pour in the syrup.
• Sprinkle with pecans.
• Arrange the buns evenly in the pans.
• Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour.
• Bake in a preheated 350 degree F oven 25 to 30 minutes or until golden.
• Cool 5 minutes at room temperature, then invert onto serving plate.
• Serve warm or at room temperature.

MAPLE CINNAMON BISCUITS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the flour, 2 tablespoons cinnamon-sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Stir in buttermilk and syrup just until moistened. Fold in pecans., Turn onto a floured surface; knead 8-10 times. Roll out to 1/2-in. thickness; cut with a floured 2-1/2-in. biscuit cutter., Place 2 in. apart on an ungreased baking sheet. Brush with milk; sprinkle with remaining cinnamon-sugar. , Bake at 400° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Serve warm.

MAPLE CINNAMON BRAN BUNS

Steps:

• Combine cereal and milk; let stand 5 minutes.
• Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt; cut in shortening until crumbly.
• Add cereal mixture to flour mixture and stir until moistened. Turn onto floured board and knead 10 times until smooth.
• Roll out to a 12x8 inch rectangle with a floured rolling pin.
• Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with mixture of brown sugar and cinnamon; then scatter raisins evenly overtop.
• Roll up from edge jelly roll style; seal the edge. Cut into 12 pieces.
• Combine topping ingredients and divide evenly between 12 large greased muffin cups.
• Place one piece, cut side down in each cup.
• Bake at 400°F for 20 minutes.
• Turn out immediately onto rack placed over a wax paper.
• Cool slightly before serving.