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Peanut Butter Buns

An alternative to cinnamon buns for peanut butter lovers, with delectable peanut butter filling and frosting inside and out

By Brynie Greisman

2 min read January 18, 2017

Food and prop styling by Renee Muller | Photography by Moishe Williger

I am a big peanut butter fan and therefore wanted to create an alternative to cinnamon buns filling them with peanut butter. These exceeded all expectations! They’re also a bit more healthful than regular cinnamon buns. The frosting takes them to a whole new level. Peanut butter in and out! What more can you ask for?!

INGREDIENTS

YIELDS 36 BUNS

Buns

2 pkgs (4½ tsp) dry yeast
½ cup warm water 2 cups warm soy milk (plain or vanilla) ¼ cup sugar ¼ cup oil 2 eggs 7–7½ cups flour divided (whole wheat pastry is fine) 1 tsp salt

Filling

⅔ cup natural peanut butter slightly warmed
⅔ cup light brown sugar1 Tbsp vanilla sugar

Glaze

2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 heaping Tbsp. natural peanut butter ½ tsp coffee granules dissolved in ¼ cup warm water

PREPARATION

Dissolve yeast in warm water. Let proof for a few minutes. Put in mixing bowl.

Add soy milk (warmed in a microwave for 2 minutes) sugar oil eggs and half the flour and beat until smooth. Add salt and enough remaining flour to form a soft dough. Knead for 5–6 minutes. Place in a greased bowl or bag turning once to grease the top. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled about 45 minutes.