Better Call Saul: Cinnamon Bun Recipe
Hey, I’m a civilian. I’m not your lawyer anymore, I’m nobody’s lawyer. The fun is over. From here on out I’m Mr. Low Profile, just another douchebag with a job and three pairs of dockers. If I’m lucky, a month from now, best-case scenario, I’m managing a Cinnabon in Omaha.
BREAKING BAD
Better Call Saul: Cinnamon Buns
Earlier this year, Cinnabon gave away free coffee and cinnabons in honor of Saul Goodman’s own prediction of working at the Cinnabon in his future. I’ve never had cinnabon before so this recipe is for a classic yet super quick cinnamon bun.
Better Call Saul: Cinnamon Buns
A recipe for cinnamon buns inspired by the television series, Better Call Saul.
Ingredients
- DOUGH:
- 14 oz / 396g - all purpose flour
- 2 tbsp - granulated sugar
- 1/2 tsp - salt
- 1 1/2 tsp - baking powder
- 1/2 tsp - baking soda
- 1 cup / 8oz - buttermilk
- 2 tbsp - unsalted butter melted
- FILLING:
- 5 oz / 142g - brown sugar
- 1 1/2 oz / 42g - granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp - cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp - ground cloves
- 1/8 tsp - ground nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp - salt
- 2 tbsp - unsalted butter melted + 2 tbsp - unsalted butter, softened
- ICING:
- 2 tbsp - cream cheese soften
- 2 tbsp - buttermilk
- 4 oz / 114g - powdered sugar sifted
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425F. Butter a round 10" pan and set aside.
- To prepare the filling, combine all sugar and spices in a bowl. Mix to combine and then add the 2 tbsp of melted butter. Mix together until it resembles sand. Set aside.
- Prepare the dough by add all the dries in a mixing bowl. Mix to evenly distribute the ingredients. Combine the buttermilk and 2 tbsp of melted butter. Add the wet ingredients to the dries and mix just until it comes together to form a shaggy dough. Transfer the dough to a floured work surface.
- Knead the dough just until it forms a smooth ball.
- Press the dough into a 12" x 9" rectangle. Spread the 2 tbsp of softened butter over the dough while leaving a 1/2" border. Spread the sugar filling evenly over the dough. Press the mixture in with your fingers of with a rolling pin.
- Roll the dough into a log from one long end of the rectangle. Press the seams together at the end. Using a string of sharp knife, cut the log into 8 pieces. Gently open and flatten the cut side of the bun and transfer it to the prepared pan.
- Bake for 25 minutes or until golden brown. Meanwhile, prepare the icing by combining all the ingredients in a bowl. Mix together just until smooth.
- When the cinnamon buns are out of the oven, you have a choice to either leave it in the pan or you can flip it out onto a plate. Be careful not to burn yourself! Let the buns cool for 5 minutes and then drizzle on the icing. Serve warm.
