Description
Magic Buns are fluffy delights that are perfect for any occasion, featuring a rich buttery taste and a delicious orange-infused filling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 ¾ Cups Whole Milk
- 2 ¼ Teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
- 6 Cups All Purpose Flour
- 5 Tablespoons White Sugar Plus More For Dusting
- 2 Eggs
- 4 Sticks Unsalted Butter Plus 2 Tablespoons Melted
- 2 Tablespoons 1 Teaspoon Kosher Salt Divided
- 2 Teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 1 ½ Cups Light Brown Sugar Packed
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Cinnamon
- Zest of 1 Orange
- 1 ½ Tablespoons Triple Sec
- Pinch of Salt To Taste
Instructions
- In a large microwave safe bowl, heat milk. Stir in yeast. Allow to sit for 5 minutes.
- Stir in eggs, 2 tablespoons of sugar, and 3 cups of flour until just combined. Cover with plastic wrap or a kitchen towel, and set aside.
- In a separate large bowl, combine butter, ½ cup of flour, and 1 teaspoon of salt until just combined. Place in plastic wrap, and form into an 8×8 inch square. Refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Return to yeast mixture. Add remaining 3 tablespoons sugar, 2 ½ cups flour, 2 tablespoons salt, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons melted butter until well combined.
- Knead on a floured surface for 5 minutes. Form into a square, wrap in plastic, and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Then roll dough into a 20×20 inch square. Lay butter mixture into the center of the 20×20 inch square. Fold inward over butter. Press edges to seal, and refrigerate for 30 minutes.
- Then roll out onto a lightly floured surface into a 10 x 20 inch rectangle. Fold into thirds like a business letter.
- Rotate ¼ of the way and continue rolling and folding.
- Refrigerate for 30 minutes, then roll/fold dough twice more. Refrigerate for 30 more minutes.
- Preheat oven for 350 degrees F. Grease a muffin pan with butter, and dust with sugar.
- In a medium bowl, combine brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, triple sec, and salt.
- On a lightly floured surface roll the dough out into a 15 x 20 inch rectangle. Evenly spread the filling mixture. Roll up into a 20 inch long tube.
- Cut into 12 equal slices. Lay swirl side up in prepared muffin tin. Loosely cover with plastic wrap and rise for 30-40 minutes or until doubled in size.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Then immediately, roll in additional sugar. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Ensure the yeast is fresh for the best rise.
- Use room temperature ingredients to help the dough come together smoothly.
- Adjust the baking time as necessary based on your oven’s characteristics.
- Prep Time: 2 hours
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 50mg