Name: Cinnamon Bun Bundt Cake
Yield: Serves 10
Ingredients: 1 envelope (1/4 ounce, 2 1/2 teaspoons) active dry yeast; 1/4 cup plus 1 teaspoon granulated sugar; 1/4 cup warm water (105° to 110°F); 6 tablespoons (3/4 stick) unsalted butter, at room temperature; 4 large egg yolks; 3/4 cup buttermilk; 1 teaspoon salt; 3 1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour (spooned into cup and leveled off); Vegetable oil for the bowl; Flour for the work surface; 4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) unsalted butter, melted, plus more for the pan; 2/3 cup plus 3 tablespoons packed light brown sugar; 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon; 1/8 teaspoon salt; When purchasing packages of yeast, be sure and check the "use by" date so you are working with yeast that is truly active. If you're uncertain about the temperature of the water you're using to activate it, use an instant-read thermometer to make sure you get to 105° to 110°F.

Cinnamon Bun Bundt CakePaulette Tavormina

Why not make cinnamon buns into a coffee cake that can be pulled apart when ready to serve. It's a dessert that is just meant to make it to the breakfast table the next morning (if there's any left).

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