Mia Kouppa

https://miakouppa.com

Baklava cinnamon rolls

Fluffy, buttery cinnamon rolls that taste just like baklava

Prep Time30

Cook Time30

Rising time3

Total Time4

Course: Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine: American, Greek

Servings: servings

Calories: 635kcal

Author: Billie Bitzas

Prepare your yeast mixture by combining the yeast, lukewarm water and sugar. Mix well and allow to sit in a warm place for 10 minutes. You should see that bubbles have formed on the surface of your mixture.
180 ml lukewarm water, 8 grams active dry yeast, 12 grams sugar
In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment combine all of your dough ingredients, including the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed for approximately 8 - 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and has pulled away from the sides of the mixing bowl.
450 grams all purpose flour, 1 egg, 1 egg yolk, 65 grams sugar, 60 grams butter, unsalted, 1 tsp kosher salt
Transfer to a large bowl that has been lightly coated with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and then a clean towel. Leave in a warm spot for at least 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.
After the dough has risen, punch down the dough and then transfer it to a floured work surface. Roll the dough out until you make a rectangle that is about 13 x 18 inches.

Make the honey butter by combining the honey, butter, icing sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and blending until well combined and fluffy.
60 grams butter, unsalted, 30 grams honey, 15 grams icing sugar, ¼ tsp salt
In a small bowl combine the walnuts, almonds, cinnamon and salt. Stir until well combined.
50 grams walnuts, crushed, 30 grams almonds, crushed, ½ tsp ground cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt
Spread the honey butter evenly over the surface of your dough. Top with the nut mixture and then drizzle with the honey.
85 grams honey
Roll the cinnamon rolls as tightly as possible, being careful not to tear or break the dough.
Using dental floss (the easiest way), cut the roll into approximately 2 inch sections; you should get 8 rolls. Transfer them to a parchment lined baking pan. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.
Preheat oven to 350 °F

Once your baklava cinnamon buns have rested for 30 minutes, top each one with about ½ tablespoon of heavy cream. Bake in the middle rack of your oven for 25 - 30 minutes.
60 ml heavy cream

In a saucepan combine the honey, light brown sugar and butter. Heat until the butter has melted, the sugar has dissolved and the mixture thickens a little bit - about 5 minutes.
150 grams honey, 28 grams butter, unsalted, 2 tbsp light brown sugar
In a small bowl mix together the chopped nuts, cinnamon and salt.
40 grams walnuts, chopped, 30 grams almonds, chopped, ¼ tsp cinnamon, ¼ tsp salt
Once the cinnamon buns come out of the oven, allow to cool for about 5 minutes and then top evenly with the honey glaze. Sprinkle the nut mixture on top.