Best 10 Glazed Cinnamon Braids Recipes

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For those seeking a delectable treat, the glazed cinnamon braid stands as a culinary masterpiece, enticing taste buds with its irresistible flavors. This delectable pastry, characterized by its golden-brown glaze and tantalizing aroma, is a perfect companion for special occasions, brunch gatherings, or simply an indulgent snack. With its intricate braid design, cinnamon-sugar filling, and irresistible glaze, the glazed cinnamon braid offers a sensory experience that will leave you craving more. Whether you're a seasoned baker or venturing into the world of pastries for the first time, this article will guide you through the delightful journey of creating your own homemade glazed cinnamon braid.

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CINNAMON-GLAZED BRAID



Cinnamon-Glazed Braid image

After tasting an unforgettably delicious bread in a Portland deli, I set out to duplicate the recipe so I could make it at home. I came up with this tender braid that my wife and I often make for church potlucks and to give as a gift. -Ken Lang, Dayville, Oregon

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 40m

Yield 1 loaf (1-1/2 pounds).

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 egg
1/4 cup butter, softened
3-1/2 cups bread flour
1/3 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
CINNAMON GLAZE:
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 to 3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Place egg in a measuring cup; add enough water (70°-80°) to measure 1 cup. In bread machine pan, place egg mixture, butter, bread flour, sugar, salt and yeast in order suggested by manufacturer. Select dough setting (check dough after 5 minutes of mixing; add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed). , When cycle is completed, turn dough onto a lightly floured surface. Divide into thirds. Roll each portion into a 13-in. rope. Place ropes on a greased baking sheet and braid; pinch seams firmly to seal and tuck ends under. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled, about 45 minutes. , Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Remove from pan to a wire rack. Cool for 10 minutes. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over bread.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 165 calories, Fat 3g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 21mg cholesterol, Sodium 182mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (11g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

SUNNY'S EASY GLAZED CINNAMON BUNS



Sunny's Easy Glazed Cinnamon Buns image

Provided by Sunny Anderson

Time 1h5m

Yield 12 buns

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 tablespoons butter, plus more for greasing pan
3/4 cup light brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 honeycrisp or Fuji apple, peeled, cored and diced
1 lemon, zested
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg (8 scrapes on a fine grater)
1/8 teaspoon ground cardamom
Generous pinch of salt
Pinch of salt
Flour, for dusting
2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
1 1/2 tablespoons butter, melted
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
3/4 to 1 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Grease the sides and bottom of a 10-inch round cake pan with butter.
  • For the filling: In a bowl, add the brown sugar, pecans, diced apple, lemon zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, cardamom and a pinch of salt. Stir until combined.
  • In a small pot, melt the 2 tablespoons butter with a pinch of salt. Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Flatten the puff pastry and roll with a rolling pin to even out and seal the perforations, if any. Brush the butter all over the puff pastry, leaving a 1-inch border at one of the shorter ends. Sprinkle the apple-cinnamon mixture evenly over the pastry sheet, being careful to leave that 1-inch border. Starting from the end furthest from the edge without any filling, begin to tightly roll the pastry. Tuck and press as you go, keeping the log as even as possible. When the edge is reached, roll the pastry onto itself and press firmly, even pinching, to seal. Using a serrated knife, trim the edges and gently cut 6 equal slices from each log. Repeat with the second puff pastry sheet to make 12 pieces total.
  • Place the slices spiral side up in the prepared cake pan. Start around the edges and fill in the center. Bake until the pastry is cooked through and golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, for the glaze: In a small pot, add the butter and melt over low heat. Add the vanilla extract and lemon juice and begin whisking in the powdered sugar in 1/4 cup increments. Continue adding and whisking between additions until the glaze thickens. Season with a pinch of salt, then remove from the heat.
  • Remove the buns from the oven and pour the glaze over the top. Let rest about 5 minutes before serving. Serve warm.

BRAIDED CINNAMON ROLL KNOTS



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Perfect for a holiday morning, these beautiful, individually baked rolls take a little more care and attention as you braid each one, but the finished product is well worth it. They are a showstopper that will have everyone asking how you did it-and lucky for you the process is much easier than it looks. Be sure to use a nonstick muffin tin so the rolls slip right out while they are still warm and gooey.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Time 2h40m

Yield 12 rolls

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 1/4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting (see Cook's Note)
1/4 cup granulated sugar
One 1/4-ounce envelope instant yeast (about 2 1/4 teaspoons)
1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 cup whole milk
10 tablespoons unsalted butter, at room temperature, plus more for greasing the pan
2 large eggs, at room temperature, lightly beaten
1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 tablespoons heavy cream
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Whisk together the flour, granulated sugar, yeast and 1 teaspoon salt in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook.
  • Combine the milk and 4 tablespoons of the butter in a small saucepan and heat over medium until the butter melts. Remove from the heat and let cool until the milk mixture is about 120 degrees F. Beat in the eggs.
  • Add the milk mixture to the flour mixture. Mix on medium speed until all the flour is incorporated, about 3 minutes. Increase the speed to high and mix until the dough forms a ball and pulls away from the sides of the bowl, about 5 minutes. Grease a medium bowl with butter and add the ball of dough, flipping to coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and put in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, whisk the brown sugar, cinnamon and remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt in a medium bowl. Stir in the remaining 6 tablespoons butter until well combined and spreadable; set aside.
  • Generously flour a work surface and roll the dough out into a 12-by-15-inch rectangle with one of the shorter ends closest to you. Spread the brown sugar mixture evenly over the dough all the way to the edges. Fold the edge closest to you up and over a third of the way, then fold the top edge down to cover it like a letter. Pinch the edges closed to seal in the filling. Flip it over the dough so the seam is on the bottom and roll again into an 8-by-12-inch rectangle.
  • Using a sharp knife, cut the dough into twelve 1-inch-wide strips. Working one at a time and starting 1/2 inch in from one end, cut each strip of dough lengthwise into 3 smaller strips so they remained attached at the top. Braid the three strips together, lightly pinch the ends and gently roll the braid into a spiral. Tuck the rolled dough into a nonstick muffin tin with the uncut end at the bottom of the cup and the braided side up. Repeat with the remaining dough. Cover the tin with plastic wrap and put in a warm place until puffy, about 45 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake the cinnamon rolls, rotating the pan halfway through, until golden, about 20 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 5 minutes and then turn out onto a wire cooling rack.
  • Whisk the confectioners' sugar, cream and vanilla in a small bowl until smooth and spread on the rolls while they are still warm.

GLAZED CINNAMON ROLLS



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Who doesn't love waking up to a fresh-from-the-oven cinnamon roll? Surprise your family with a batch of these easy-to-make breakfast treats.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Breakfast

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
2 1/2 cups Original Bisquick™ mix
2/3 cup milk
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
2 tablespoons butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup raisins
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan. In small bowl, mix 2 tablespoons sugar and the cinnamon; set aside.
  • In medium bowl, stir Bisquick mix, 2/3 cup milk and 2 tablespoons sugar until dough forms. If dough is too sticky, gradually mix in enough Bisquick mix (up to 1/4 cup) to make dough easy to handle. Turn dough onto surface well dusted with Bisquick mix; gently roll dough in Bisquick mix to coat. Shape into ball; knead 10 times.
  • Roll dough into 15x9-inch rectangle; spread with butter. Sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture and raisins. Roll up tightly, beginning at 15-inch side. Seal well by pinching edge of dough into roll. Cut into 1 1/4-inch slices; place cut sides down in pan.
  • Bake 23 to 25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 5 minutes. Remove from pan.
  • In medium bowl, mix powdered sugar and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth. Spread glaze over warm rolls.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 200, Carbohydrate 36 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Roll, Sodium 390 mg

VANILLA GLAZE FOR CINNAMON-BUN BITES



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Make this glaze while the Cinnamon-Bun Bites are baking. Recipe adapted with permission from "Williams-Sonoma Family Meals: Creating Traditions in the Kitchen," copyright 2009 by Maria Helm Sinskey and Williams-Sonoma, published by Weldon Owen, San Francisco.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Breakfast & Brunch Recipes

Yield Makes 1 cup

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 cup confectioners' sugar, sifted
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons whole milk
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Stir together sugar and salt in a small bowl.
  • Whisk together butter, milk, and vanilla, and stir into sugar until mixture forms a smooth paste. Keep glaze at room temperature until ready to drizzle over cinnamon-bun bites. Before using, whisk until smooth.

CINNAMON PECAN BRAIDS



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Whenever there's a bake sale, I make these braids. They're so eye-catching that most of the loaves get snapped up by the people working the sale! -Connie Dahmer, Marion, Illinois

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield 4 loaves.

Number Of Ingredients 17

1 package (1/4 ounce) active dry yeast
1 cup warm water (110° to 115°), dvided
3 eggs, beaten
5 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
FILLING:
1 cup butter, softened
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1 tablespoon butter, melted
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 to 2 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water. Add eggs and remaining water; mix well. In another bowl, combine the flour, sugar and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Beat into yeast mixture (do not knead). Cover and refrigerate overnight., For filling, in a small bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Stir in pecans and cinnamon; set aside., Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface; divide into four portions. Roll each into a 12-in. x 9-in. x rectangle on a greased baking sheet. Spread filling lengthwise down center third of each rectangle., One each long side, cut 3/4-in.-wide strips to the center to within 1/2 in. of the filling. Starting at one end, fold alternately strips at an angle across filling. Pinch ends to seal and tuck under. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1 hour (dough will not double)., Bake at 350° for 18-20 minutes or until golden brown. Cool slightly before removing from pans to wire racks. Combine glaze ingredients; drizzle over cooled braids.

Nutrition Facts :

CINNAMON SUGAR BUTTER BRAID RECIPE BY TASTY



Cinnamon Sugar Butter Braid Recipe by Tasty image

Here's what you need: pizza dough, butter, cinnamon, sugar, egg wash, powdered sugar

Provided by Tasty

Categories     Desserts

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

pizza dough
butter, softened
cinnamon, to taste
sugar, to taste
egg wash, as needed
powdered sugar, to taste

Steps:

  • Lay your pizza dough flat on your work surface. Spread softened butter all over the dough, then sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar.
  • Roll up the dough, split down the middle, and twist one half over the other with the layers exposed. Twist and join the dough into a circle.
  • Place on parchment paper, brush on egg wash, and sprinkle more sugar on top.
  • Bake at 350°F (180°C) for 40 to 45 minutes.
  • Let the braid cool for a bit before dusting with powdered sugar.
  • Enjoy!

GLAZED CINNAMON SWIRL QUICK BREAD



Glazed Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread image

Make and share this Glazed Cinnamon Swirl Quick Bread recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Delish

Categories     Breads

Time 55m

Yield 1 loaf, 12-14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups sugar, divided
1 tablespoon cinnamon
2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup buttermilk
1 egg
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1/4 cup powdered sugar
1 1/2-2 teaspoons milk

Steps:

  • Combine 1/2 cup sugar and cinnamon; set aside.
  • Combine flour, baking soda, salt, and remaining sugar.
  • Combine buttermilk, egg and oil in separate bowl; stir into dry ingredients just until combined.
  • Grease a 9x5 inch loaf pan. Pour half of the batter into pan; sprinkle with half of the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  • Carefully spread with remaining batter and sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar; swirl knife through batter.
  • Bake at 350 for 40-50 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the ceter comes out clean.
  • Cool in pan 10 minutes before removing to wire rack to cool completely.
  • Combine glaze ingredients and drizzle over bread.

GLAZED CINNAMON-CARDAMOM BUNS



Glazed Cinnamon-Cardamom Buns image

These sweet rolls are soft, pillowy, scented with cardamom, and streaked with a sweet, buttery cinnamon swirl.

Provided by Kat Boytsova

Categories     Pastry     Milk/Cream     Egg     Cardamom     Butter     Cinnamon     Bake     Brunch     Breakfast     Easter     Mother's Day     Spring

Yield Makes 8

Number Of Ingredients 15

For the Dough:
1 cup whole milk
1 Tbsp. active dry yeast
1 large egg
1 large egg yolk
3 1/2 cups (475 g) all-purpose flour
1/2 cup (105 g) granulated sugar
1 1/2 tsp. (3 g) ground cardamom
1 tsp. kosher salt
6 Tbsp. room temperature unsalted butter, plus more for bowl
For the Filling and Assembly:
6 Tbsp. unsalted butter, room temperature
3 Tbsp. ground cinnamon
1 1/2 cups (packed) brown sugar, divided
All-purpose flour (for surface)

Steps:

  • For the Dough:
  • Heat milk in a small saucepan over low until just warm; an instant-read thermometer should register 105°F-115°F. Pour into the large bowl of a stand mixer. Whisk in yeast and let sit until foamy, 10-15 minutes. You should see a layer of foam on the surface; this means that the yeast is active.
  • Add egg, egg yolk, flour, granulated sugar, cardamom, and salt to yeast mixture and mix with dough hook on low speed until well combined. Increase speed to medium and continue to mix until dough is smooth and elastic, about 10 minutes. Gradually add butter 1 Tbsp. at a time, mixing to incorporate slightly before adding more. When 6 Tbsp. butter are incorporated, mix until dough is smooth, supple, and shiny, 10-15 minutes longer (you need to mix this long to develop the gluten).
  • Transfer dough to a large buttered bowl, cover with plastic wrap and a kitchen towel, and let sit at room temperature until doubled in size, 1-1 1/2 hours. Punch dough down, cover bowl tightly in plastic wrap, and chill overnight (the slow proof creates more flavor because it gives the yeast more time to process the sugar).
  • For the Filling and Assembly:
  • Mix butter, cinnamon, and 1/2 cup brown sugar in a medium bowl until combined.
  • Have your tools and filling nearby; you want to work quickly and keep dough as chilled as possible to make rolling more manageable. Turn out dough onto a lightly floured piece of parchment paper and roll to a 1/4"-thick rectangle, about 16"x12". Cover with plastic and chill until dough is firm, 30-60 minutes.
  • Spread butter mixture over two-thirds of dough. Fold plain side over the middle, then fold opposite third over (like folding an envelope). Roll to a 12"x8" rectangle about 1/2" thick. Slice lengthwise into eight 1"-thick strips.
  • Working one at a time, lay strip on clean work surface with long side facing you. Using your palms, gently twist each end in opposite directions until entire strip is spiraled. Hold one end of strip between a thumb and index finger. Working away from you, tightly wrap strip around 3 fingers. Wrap around fingers again, placing second loop closer to the palm of your hand. As you bring strip across the back of your hand, cross over first loop, angling toward the end of your index finger. Cross dough over front of your hand and tuck the end into the center while removing your fingers and pushing through to the other side to create a knot. Check out step-by-step photos here. You want to twist these tightly so that they rise while baking. If you're having trouble, twist them into any kind of knot that you can-just make sure it's wrapped tightly.
  • Divide cinnamon twists between 2 rimmed baking sheets, spacing evenly apart. Cover loosely with plastic wrap and let sit at room temperature until doubled in size, 45-60 minutes.
  • Place racks in upper and lower thirds of oven; preheat to 325°F. Bake cinnamon buns, rotating pans from top to bottom halfway through, until deeply golden brown, 25-30 minutes.
  • Bring remaining 1 cup brown sugar and 1/2 cup water to a boil in a small saucepan. Generously brush syrup over hot buns. If you like a sweeter pastry, wait 5 minutes, then brush again.
  • Do Ahead: Buns can be made 2 days ahead. Tightly wrap with plastic and store at room temperature.

GLAZED CINNAMON ROLL COOKIES



Glazed Cinnamon Roll Cookies image

A sweet comforting cookie version of a pecan cinnamon roll. Good any time of the day.

Provided by KThrasher

Time 9h5m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 18

4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup unsalted butter, softened
3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup white sugar
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup finely chopped pecans
¾ cup unsalted butter
1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
¾ cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
1 tablespoon milk, or more to taste
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Prepare dough: Stir together flour, sugar, brown sugar, salt, and baking soda. Add butter, eggs, and vanilla; mix until a soft dough forms (do not overmix.) Refrigerate for 15 to 30 minutes to make it easier to roll out.
  • While the dough is chilling, prepare filling. Combine sugar, brown sugar, pecans, butter, cinnamon, and vanilla in a saucepan over low heat. Cook until melted, but don't let it caramelize. Remove from the heat.
  • Divide the cold dough into 2 equal sections. Roll each out on a lightly floured surface to a 9x13-inch rectangle.
  • Pour 1/2 of the filling mixture onto each rectangle and spread evenly. Staring with the longer side, roll each rectangle tightly to form a log. Wrap and refrigerate 8 hours to overnight.
  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Remove dough logs from the refrigerator. Cut into 1/4 to 1/2 inch thick slices. Place on the prepared baking sheets about 2 inches apart.
  • Bake in the preheated oven in batches until light golden brown, 8 to 12 minutes. Cool on the baking sheet for 1 minute before removing to a wire rack to cool, 8 to 10 minutes more.
  • Combine powdered sugar, butter, 1 tablespoon milk, and vanilla for glaze. Mix until smooth, adding milk if necessary to preferred thickness. Drizzle over the cooled cookies.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 196.7 calories, Carbohydrate 27.7 g, Cholesterol 30.1 mg, Fat 9.2 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 1.8 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 82.9 mg, Sugar 19.3 g

Tips:

  • Use high-quality ingredients: Freshly ground cinnamon, real butter, and pure vanilla extract will give your cinnamon braids the best flavor.
  • Don't overwork the dough: Overworking the dough will make it tough. Mix it just until it comes together, then knead it briefly on a lightly floured surface.
  • Let the dough rise until doubled in size: This will ensure that your cinnamon braids are light and fluffy.
  • Roll the dough out evenly: This will help ensure that your cinnamon braids bake evenly.
  • Spread the filling evenly over the dough: This will prevent the filling from clumping together.
  • Roll the dough up tightly: This will help keep the filling inside the braids.
  • Brush the braids with melted butter before baking: This will give them a golden brown crust.
  • Bake the braids until they are golden brown and cooked through: The baking time will vary depending on the size of your braids.

Conclusion:

Glazed cinnamon braids are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a batch of these delectable pastries that will surely be a hit with your family and friends. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying snack, give glazed cinnamon braids a try. You won't be disappointed!

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