Vintage Royal Philadelphia Cinnamon Buns Recipe

Published Jun 10, 2024 By Elle Ann

Image credit: Glen And Friends Cooking via YouTube

This recipe by Glen And Friends Cooking on YouTube is so good and easy to follow, and I’m sure that you can make this perfectly even on your first try. These cinnamon buns are also known or called sticky buns, and they are best topped with some walnuts or pecans, whichever you prefer.

They are very simple to prepare and ready within just a couple of minutes, you can serve them for breakfast, snacks, and even dessert, you can eat them whenever you want! Learn how to make this now and give them a try to see for yourself.

Ingredients for Vintage Cinnamon Buns:

3 cups of flour
2 tbsp of sugar
1 tsp of salt
6 tsp of Royal baking powder
1 egg
2/3 cup of water
½ cup of brown sugar
2 tsp of cinnamon
2 tbsp of shortening or butter
6 tbsp of raisins
6 tbsp of butter + 6 tbsp of brown sugar

How to Make Vintage Cinnamon Buns:

Step 1

In a food processor or large bowl, add the sifted flour, sugar, salt, baking powder, and cinnamon, then give them a good mix until uniform and combined, add in the shortening or butter, and keep mixing until evenly combined.

Step 2

Mix the egg and water in a measuring cup until combined, then slowly pour it into the flour mixture, and mix them until dough forms. Dust the clean counter with flour, then transfer the dough to it, and roll it to ¼ inch thick.

Step 3

Brush the top with softened butter, then sprinkle a generous amount of brown sugar and cinnamon, and then sprinkle a layer of raisins. Roll the dough, then cut into 1½ inch pieces, and set them aside.

Step 4

Mix together the butter and sugar until creamy, then spread it to the bottom and sides of a baking pan or oven-safe skillet, and place the cut cinnamon buns in the prepared pan with the cut side down.

Step 5

Allow them to sit for about 15 minutes, place them in a preheated oven at 425°F, and bake for about 25 minutes. Once done baking, remove them from the oven, then turn them upside down on a serving plate, and serve. Enjoy!