Autumn Spiced Cinnamon Buns with Crème Fraîche Icing 14 servings 45 min prep time 03 hrs 30 min total time Facebook Twitter Pinterest Email Print Your Name* Your Email* Your Friend's Email* Warm and inviting, these cinnamon buns from Savory Simple use pumpkin spice to add a decidedly autumnal flavor. And they smell as good as they taste...almost. IngredientsBuns1/2 cup whole or 2% milk, warm 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast 3 large eggs 4 cups (20 ounces) all purpose flour 3/4 cup (3 1/4 ounces) cornstarch 1/2 cup (3 1/2 ounces) granulated sugar 1 teaspoon kosher salt 12 tablespoons Vermont Creamery Unsalted Cultured Butter - 86% Butterfat chopped and at room temperature Filling1 1/2 cups (10 1/2 ounces) firmly packed light brown sugar 1/2 tablespoon ground cinnamon 1/2 tablespoon pumpkin pie spice 1/4 teaspoon kosher salt 3 tablespoons Vermont Creamery Unsalted Cultured Butter - 86% Butterfat room temperature Glaze1 1/2 cups powdered sugar 4 ounces Vermont Creamery Crème Fraîche Directions STEP 1 Whisk together milk and instant yeast in medium bowl. Whisk in eggs. STEP 2 Place flour, cornstarch, sugar, and salt in bowl of a stand mixer. Attach dough hook, turn mixer on low and add milk mixture. Beat for approximately one minute. Add butter, one piece at a time, until it's all incorporated. (The dough will look wet.) Increase speed to medium; mix 5 minutes. If the dough is still looking wet, add up to another 1/4 cup flour in 1 tablespoon increments until it just comes together. The dough should be very soft and delicate but not too sticky to handle. Transfer dough to a lightly greased bowl. Cover; place in warm area 1–2 hours or until double in size. STEP 3 While dough is rising, prepare the filling. Combine brown sugar, cinnamon, pumpkin spice, and salt in bowl. Spray 2 (8-inch) cake pans with baking spray; set aside. STEP 4 Remove dough from bowl and place on a lightly floured countertop. Roll dough into large, thin rectangle, squaring off the edges if necessary. Spread 3 tablespoons butter over dough; sprinkle evenly with sugar mixture. Roll dough tightly into cylinder. Cut into 12 to 14 even pieces; place into prepared cake pans, cut-side up. Cover; let rest approximately 30 minutes. STEP 5 Heat oven to 350ºF. Bake 30–35 minutes, or until tops are golden brown. STEP 6 Meanwhile, whisk together powdered sugar and crème fraîche in small bowl. Top each pan with 1/4 cup of glaze. Cool completely. Top buns with remaining glaze just before serving. Savory Simple Savory Simple A graduate of L'Academie de Cuisine, Jennifer Farley is a full time recipe developer, food photographer, and blogger at Savory Simple. Her well-tested recipes feature bold flavors and quality ingredients that are both sweet and savory.To learn more about Jennifer and her recipes, visit her blog, Savory Simple. Related Recipes Chocolate-Caramel Macadamia Nut Tart Festive Fall Cheeseboard Cremont Mac & Cheese Strawberry Mascarpone Tart Chèvre Squash Blossoms Crème Fraîche Soda Bread