This Braided Cinnamon Roll is a fun twist on a classic…literally!
Prep Time25 minutesmins
Cook Time25 minutesmins
Rising Time1 hourhr40 minutesmins
Total Time2 hourshrs30 minutesmins
Course: Breakfast, Brunch
Cuisine: American
Keyword: braid, cinnamon bun, cinnamon roll
Servings: 12servings
Calories: 356kcal
Author: David
Ingredients
For the Dough
3¾cupsall-purpose flour
⅓cupsugar
1Tbspactive dry yeast
½teaspoonsalt
1cupwhole milk
2large eggs
¼cupunsalted butter, room temperature
For the Filling
¼cupsugar
¼cupbrown sugar
1Tbspground cinnamon
½tspground nutmeg
3Tbspunsalted butter, melted
For Top of Crescent
1large egg
½cuppecanschopped
sparkling sugar
For the Glaze
1cuppowdered sugar
1½Tbspmilk
½tspvanilla extract
Instructions
For the Dough
Using a countertop mixer with the paddle attachment, add the flour, sugar, yeast and salt. Stir until well combined.
Add eggs and milk; stir until well combined.
Add butter to the bowl and gradually increase speed to medium. Let mix for 6-7 min, or until dough is very smooth.
Place dough in an oiled bowl and cover with towel or plastic wrap. Place bowl in warm spot until dough has doubled in size (~1 hour).
Fold dough several times and then let sit for 10 more minutes (covered).
Meanwhile, using a small bowl, make the filling by whisking together sugar, brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside. (Note: The butter will be used later.)
On a well-floured countertop, roll the dough into a 8”x22” rectangle.
Brush the dough with the melted butter. Sprinkle the surface with Filling mixture, leaving a ½” border on all sides.
Starting with one of the long edges, roll dough into a cylinder and pinch edges together to seal.
Slice dough lengthwise to create two halves. Twist two halves together, keeping the cut-side of both pieces up as you twist.
Shape twisted dough into circle, pinching two ends together to seal.
Place dough on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover lightly and let rest for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 375°F.
In a small bowl, whisk egg together egg with 1 Tbsp of water. Brush top of dough with egg wash. (Note: You will only use ~½ of the egg wash.) Generously sprinkle top of dough with chopped pecans and sparkling sugar.
Bake crescent at 375°F for 24-26 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed up.
While crescent is baking, combine Glaze ingredients in a small bowl; whisk together until well combined.
Once crescent is fully baked, let cool for 5 minutes and then drizzle with Glaze before serving.