JERRY'S CINNAMON BUNS

By carvalhohm2

Ingredients

• FOR THE SPONGE:
• 1 1/2 cups - lukewarm nonfat milk
• 1/4 cup - orange juice
• 2 - 1/4-ounce packets active dry yeast
• 1/4 cupe - granulated sugar
• FOR THE DOUGH:
• 2 cups - all-purpose flour
• 2 cups - whole-wheat pastry flour
• 1/4 cup - nonfat milk powder
• 3/4 tsp - salt
• 1/2 cup - carrot puree
• 1 - large egg
• 3 tbsp - trans fat-free margarine
• cooking spray
• 1/2 cup - packed light or dark brown suger
• 2 tbsp - ground cinnamon
• FOR THE GLAZE:
• 1/4 cup - cauliflower puree
• 3 tbsp - confectioner's sugar
• 1 tsp - pure vanilla extract
• 1 tsp - orange juice

Details

Adapted from poundbyepound.blogspot.com

Preparation

Step 1

TO MAKE THE SPONGE, place the milk in a small glass bowl and microwave, on high for 40 to 50 seconds or until lukewarm. Stir in the orange juice, yeast, and sugar. Set aside in a warm place for about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly frothy.

TO MAKE THE DOUGH, in the bowl of a standing mixer using a dough hook, combine both types of flour, the milk powder, and salt, and mix on low until combined. With the mixer on low speed, add the sponge mixture, carrot puree, and egg. Increase speed to medium and knead for 5 minutes.

Add the margarine and run the mixer for 1 minute more until the dough becomes sticky. With floured fingers, remove the dough and place it in the bowl. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise in a warm place for about 1 hour or until it has doubled in size. After the dough has risen, place it on a cutting board with floured hands. Cut the dough in half.

Coat a large baking sheet with cooking spray and place half the dough on it. Flatten the dough out with your fingers, patting the edges to make them even. Sprinkle the surface of the dough with half of the brown sugar and 1 tablespoon of the cinnamon.

Roll the longest edge of the dough away from you to form a log. With a serrated knife, slice the dough into 1-inch rounds and flip them swirl-side down on the baking sheet. Repeat with the remaining dough.

Preheat the oven to 350[degrees]F while the rolls rise for another 15 minutes.

Meanwhile, start MAKING THE GLAZE. Whisk all the ingredients for the glaze in a small bowl and set aside.

Bake the buns for 18 to 20 minutes or until they are cooked through but still soft to the touch. Remove and cool before drizzling with the glaze.