Cinnamon Swirl Yeast Buns
Fantastically delicious buns that even a child can make! Any tea time feels cozier with this homemade pastry. The dough is soft and easy to work with, and the result is so good you’ll want to bake them again and again.
Updated : 22 October, 2025
Easy
More than 1 hour.
Ingredients
250 milliliters
Milk
8 grams
Dry yeast
200 grams
Sugar
2
Chicken eggs
100 grams
Butter
0.25 teaspoon
Salt
600 grams
Wheat flour
1 tablespoon
Vegetable oil
1 tablespoon
Ground cinnamon
Table
Table of volume measurements:
- teaspoon - 5 ml
- dessert spoon - 10 ml
- tablespoon - 20 ml
- glass - 200 ml
Preparation
Step 1
Pour warm milk (not hot) into a mixing bowl and add the yeast.
Step 2
Add 1 tablespoon sugar and stir.
Step 3
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap or a towel. Leave for 15 minutes until yeast activates.
Step 4
A foamy layer should appear on top of the milk. The dough is ready to start.
Step 5
Add the remaining sugar and one egg to the milk mixture.
Step 6
Pour in 80 g (about ⅓ cup) melted butter (not hot) and ¼ teaspoon salt. Mix well.
Step 7
Gradually add flour. Amount depends on flour type, egg size, and measuring tools. Mix first with a spoon, then knead by hand.
Step 8
Knead the dough until soft, smooth, and non-sticky. Shape into a ball, place in an oiled bowl, and lightly oil the surface.
Step 9
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and a towel.
Step 10
If your home is cool, place the bowl into a larger container with warm (not hot) water to help rising.
Step 11
Let the dough rise until it doubles in size, about 1-1.5 hours.
Step 12
Punch down the dough and place it on a table. Form a large rectangle using hands or a rolling pin.
Step 13
Spread the remaining 20 g (1½ tbsp) butter over the dough. Mix 1 tbsp cinnamon and 3 tbsp sugar.
Step 14
Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly over the buttered dough.
Step 15
Roll the dough tightly into a log.
Step 16
Cut the log into 12 pieces using a sharp knife.
Step 17
Place the swirls on a parchment-lined baking sheet, spacing them apart. Tuck the spiral ends under each bun.
Step 18
Lightly flatten each bun with your hand. Cover with a towel and let rise for 15 minutes. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C).
Step 19
After 15 minutes, brush each bun with beaten egg.
Step 20
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-30 minutes until golden brown. Adjust time based on your oven.
Step 21
Transfer hot buns to a towel-lined dish and cover with another towel to keep soft.
Step 22
Let buns cool slightly, then enjoy warm cinnamon swirls with tea in a cozy atmosphere!