Cinnamon Buns(Basic Sweet Dough)

Name: Cinnamon Buns(Basic Sweet Dough)
Ingredients: 8 to 9 c. flour; 1 c. sugar; 1 tsp. salt; 3 pkg. yeast; 1 1/2 c. milk; 1 c. butter; 2 eggs; 1/2 c. water; 1 1/2 c. butter; 6 Tbsp. dark corn syrup; 2 to 4 lb. light brown sugar; 2 c. pecan halves (optional); 1 large box raisins (optional); cinnamon

14 ingredients

8 steps

Ingredients

8 to 9 c. flour
1 c. sugar
1 tsp. salt
3 pkg. yeast
1 1/2 c. milk
1 c. butter
2 eggs
1/2 c. water
1 1/2 c. butter
6 Tbsp. dark corn syrup
2 to 4 lb. light brown sugar
2 c. pecan halves (optional)
1 large box raisins (optional)
cinnamon

Directions

1

In medium saucepan, over low heat, heat milk, water and butter to 120° to 130° (very warm).
2

With mixer at low speed, gradually pour liquid into dry ingredients.
3

Increase speed and beat in eggs and 2 cups of flour.
4

Gradually stir in enough flour (4 1/4 cups approximately) to make soft dough.
5

Knead dough until smooth and elastic (10 minutes approximately).
6

Shape dough into ball and place in large, greased bowl, turning over so top is greased. Cover with towel and let rise until doubled (1 hour).
7

Punch down dough and divide into number of baking pans you wish to use.
8

Cover dough with towel for 15 minutes.