Bread & Dough

<p>Keep the sweet tooth troop happy with our collection of sweet dough recipes. We defy you to walk past a tray of our <a href="/recipes/cinnamon-buns">cinnamon buns</a> fresh from the oven and not pinch one. <br>
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Start the day with a toasted <a href="/recipes/teacakes">currant teacake</a> or a <a href="/recipes/chocolate-and-pistachio-breakfast-wreath">chocolate and pistachio breakfast wreath</a> - put the ‘mmm’ into good morning with these sweet dough recipes.</p>

Close up of Iced Finger Buns, on a wooden serving board drizzled in pink icing next to a bowl of jam with a spoon

Keep the sweet tooth troop happy with our collection of sweet dough recipes. From teacakes to brioche and cinnamon rolls, bake something sweet and tasty today.

Sweet Dough Recipes | Make Sweet Doughs at Home

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<p>Master this tea-time classic, and you'll be hosting Afternoon Tea everyweek. Fill your home with the smell of sweet bread whilst baking these classic teacakes. Made with Allinson's wholemeal dough - this savoury or sweet bake can be enjoy with a dollop of jam or melted buttered and a cup of tea.</p>

Teacakes

<p>Our soft and fluffy Cinnamon Rolls are a rich, luxurious treat for any time of day. This recipe uses deep muffin tins so the caramel and cinnamon pool at the bottom of every roll for extra flavour. It's a great recipe for confident bakers and fans of warm, spicy flavours - we like ours with a cup of coffee mid-morning or shared with friends.</p>
<p>Get creative with your favourite flavours and mix up the creamy cinnamon roll topping; we've tried Oreo, Nutella and mocha, and can recommend them all.</p>
<h2>How to make heart-shaped raspberry cinnamon rolls:</h2>
<p>Swap the cinnamon sugar filling for raspberry jam and add a fresh raspberry before baking. Bake for 15 minutes and then dust with icing sugar.</p>
<h2>Tips for making cinnamon rolls:</h2>
<p><strong>1. Don't overheat the milk</strong><br>
Make sure to let the milk cool once you've brought it to the boil, otherwise it could kill the yeast. A good tip is to dip your finger in the milk - it should feel warm but not hot.</p>
<p><strong>2. Which yeast should I use?</strong><br>
We recommend Allinson's Easy Bake Yeast, as it'll give your dough a quick rise. The yeast can be added with the flour straight from the pack and will become activated as soon as it meets the liquid.</p>
<p><strong>3. Which milk is best?</strong><br>
We would always use whole milk to make these delicious cinnamon rolls, however, you can substitute non-dairy milk.</p>

Cinnamon Rolls

<p>Our friend John Whaite was inspired by a trip to Stockholm when he created this cinnamon bun recipe. John shares with us that it’s important to include the cardamom as well as the cinnamon to get the authentic flavour. This recipe is very much like a warming cuddle in every mouthful. If you're after something carby and scrumptious, then put the kettle on, this is the perfect yummy recipe, just for you.</p>

Cinnamon Buns

<p>We love sweet bread bakes and our Cinnamon and Raisin Swirl made with Allinson's white dough has to be a firm favourite here at Baking Mad. Great for confident bread bakers, this bread is really rewarding to bake and slice open to discover the swirling whirling insides thanks to the Cinnamon filling made with rich and full flavoured Billington's Light Muscovado Sugar.&nbsp;</p>
<p>We like ours with a cup of coffee, the perfect companion for warm, spicy notes of the cinnamon and juciy raisins.</p>

Cinnamon & Raisin Swirl Bread

<p>The humble Chelsea Bun is a classic tea-time treat. Dating back to the 18th Century, this delicious sweet dough has been enjoyed for centuries. In just six easy steps, you can whip up a batch and make the whole family smile. If you like to experiment in the kitchen, you could swap the currants for chocolate chips or a mixture of both.</p>
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Chelsea Buns

<p>Picture this - warm sticky buns straight from the oven and a hot cup of tea or coffee... if this sounds like the perfect time out for you, that you deserve then what are you waiting for? This Maple &amp; Cinnamon Sticky Buns recipe is a must try recipe, give it a bake - you won't regret it.</p>

Maple & Cinnamon Sticky Buns

<p>Chocolate and bread is surely everyones idea of heaven - well - it's ours anyway! To recreate this rich and fluffy bake in the comfort of your own kitchen, follow our 7 simple steps and 7 simple ingredients (as well as some warm tap water).<br>
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Made with Billington's Unrefined Light Muscovado sugar, expect undertones of honey and creamy fudge flavours coming through your bake and accompanying the rich hit of cocoa powder. Somewhere between bread and cake - either way it's simply delicious and waiting for you to bake and serve up.</p>

Chocolate bread 

<p>Much like our <a data-item-id="d8a4a40b-50cc-5ddb-b2ac-fa9ef5bc37d1" href="">Copycat Pizza Express Dough balls</a>, we bring you our super sweet alternative. Simple to make, and gone in a blink - you might want to double up your batch (don't say we didn't warn you). To dive mouth first into chocolate heaven, dip these balls into warm chocolate, or Nutella - no judgement here.</p>

Chocolate Dough Balls

<p>We're yet to find someone who doesn't go crazy for iced fingers. Is it the slightly savoury dough with a sweet glazed? Or the way the dough melts in your mouth? No matter what gets your tummy rumbling - these simple Twisted Iced Fingers are sure to satisfy the sweetest tooth in the room. Trouble is, they won't be around for long.</p>

Twisted Iced Fingers

<p>Find out how you can bake this tasty and traditional Welsh bread, with <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/allinsons">Allinson's</a> Self Raising Flour.</p>
<h3>What is bara brith?</h3>
<p>Bara brith is a delicious, nutritious traditional tea bread enjoyed throughout Wales. This traditional bread is flavoured with tea, dried fruits and spices.</p>
<h3>How long does bara brith keep for?</h3>
<p>Once you've baked your bara brith bread, this will keep for around 5-6 days.</p>
<h3>What does bara brith mean in English?</h3>
<p>In English, bara brith translates to 'speckled bread'.</p>
<h3>What's the difference between bara brith and fruit cake?</h3>
<p>Bara brith and fruit cake are similar, however, bara brith is a bread and not a cake. It is often confused as being a cake, although it is a traditional bread with added sweetness from currants, spices and tea.</p>

Bara Brith

<p>If you are searching for how to make cinnamon rolls that are vegan friendly this is the cinnamon rolls recipe for you. Soft and squidgy rolls, infused with a delightful cinnamon filling and topped with smooth sticky maple glaze, this is comfort food at its finest.</p>

Vegan Cinnamon Rolls

<p>Loaves don't just have to be savoury. Banana bread is famously known as a lockdown classic, so we present you to, Ginger and Orange bread. With sweet hints of orange and a subtle hot kick of ginger, this loaf is equally morish and moist. Easy to make in 6 steps - slice after slice you'll keep coming back to this flavoursome bread. <br>
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The dough can also be divided into smaller bread tins to make Mini Ginger and Orange loaves - perfect for parties or smaller portions.</p>

Ginger & Orange Loaf

<p>A Mexican feast for the senses. Bring the sweet smell of warm cinnamon to your kitchen, with these vibrant patterned Concha's bursting with flavour. These Mexican sweet dough delights have a chewy yet fluffy texture &nbsp;thanks to Allinson's strong white bread flour.&nbsp;</p>
<p>Concha, meaning 'shell' in Spanish is a traditional pan dulce, getting their name from their round shape and patterned tops just like a clams shell. Imagine a delicately spiced roll topped with a crunchy sugared topping - whilst these look too good to eat, don't be fooled, they're deliciously moreish.&nbsp;</p>

Concha's

<p>This is a tasty twist on a classic Cinnamon Roll, with this version containing chocolate hazelnut spread filling with Terry's chocolate orange drizzle and orange zest sprinkled on top - heaven in a roll. This recipe is especially perfect for Christmas time, or just a nice weekend treat for the family to share (or fight over).</p>

Chocolate Orange Rolls

<p>Bring the taste and smell of a Sunday morning coffee shop to your home, with the gorgeous smell of cinnamon swirls in the oven, baking away. These delightful pastries were created lovingly by Dan De Gustibus, and are sure to bring smiles to your friends and family face whether you serve them up for breakfast or a heartwarming snack.</p>

Cinnamon Swirls

<p>Sweet fluffy dough, sandwiched with fresh vanilla cream and dollops of jam, drizzled with pink icing - have we sold it to you yet? Easy iced finger buns are a classic sweet dough, which bring ingulgence and flavour in 10 simple steps and ingredient's we're sure you'll have sitting in your pantry.</p>

Iced Finger Buns

<p>You just can't beat a fresh warm doughnut, covered in generous helpings of sugar - try not to lick your lips! Is it the doughy inside, or the crunchy sugary texture in your first bite? Whatever gets your mouth watering, these Custard Doughnuts promise to do just that. Whether you like a classic jammy filling, or something a little different - our simple Custard Doughnut recipe is a great sweet dough to master - doughn't miss out.</p>

Custard Doughnuts

<p>Made in the USA, our Cornbread recipe is a quicker way of getting a taste of America than hopping on a transatlantic flight. Made using cornmeal, this bread has a unique texture and appearance, and despite being a sweeter dough is often enjoyed with savoury meals such as chilli or stews - a bit like cheese and pickle, the sweet and savoury really do work.</p>

Cornbread

<p>Bring the taste of NYC to your own kitchen with chewy, glossy sweet New York-style pretzels, with the help of <a href="https://www.bakingmad.com/allinsons">Allinson's</a> Dough.</p>
<h3>Where are pretzels from?</h3>
<p>Pretzels originated in Germany, however, Pennsylvania in the US is arguably the pretzel-making capital of the world. The soft pretzel grew popular in the US in the 19th century, due to an influx of German immigrants. This eventually led to the popularity of hard pretzels also becoming a popular snack in the US.</p>
<h3>Why are pretzels shaped like they are?</h3>
<p>Whether you call it a knot, bow, or loop, the pretzel shape is as unique as its delicious salty flavour and chewy texture. Pretzels now come in a variety of shapes, however, the traditional knot shape is said to have religious significance. Some say this shape symbolizes a child praying with their arms across their chest.&nbsp;</p>
<h3>How do I get pretzel dough into the knot shape?</h3>
<p>Firstly handroll the dough on a well-floured surface into a long thick strand. Once you're happy with the even thickness, form a U-shape with the dough, then twist the two ends around each other twice at the top.</p>
<p>Next, fold back the twisted section to the bottom of the U, then spread out the two ends so they're spaced out.</p>
<h3>What toppings can I try with pretzels?</h3>
<p>As well as being delicious on their own, another great thing about pretzels is how versatile they are. You can enjoy them with almost any sweet or savoury toppings. You can go traditionally German with mustard, or more American with melted chocolate or cinnamon. The saltiness of soft pretzels contrasts nicely with sweet toppings.</p>
<p>You can try our <a data-item-id="7b413360-9dfb-5d5b-9bab-9b8a5505c11d" href="">Gruyere &amp; Pancetta Pretzel Bites</a> for a delicious savoury snack. If you have more of a sweet tooth you should try our <a data-item-id="926db405-4a4c-5f40-b45c-750b47fc100c" href="">Chocolate Pretzel Cupcakes</a>, or for another taste of New York our <a data-item-id="6223c994-5fae-51f7-be15-8d55835179da" href="">Wholemeal Bagels</a>.</p>

Pretzels

<p>This Chelsea bun recipe has a soft golden dough and all the classic flavours of mixed fruits. Topped with a sweet glaze, they’re as tasty as they look. We’ve used Silver Spoon’s Half Sugar which means we’ve used half the volume of sugar than a traditional recipe.</p>

Sweet Dough Recipes

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