Steps

• Start by placing the milk, sugar, yeast, and egg yolk in the stand mixer with the paddle attachment.

  Mix them well for a few minutes at medium speed. Then add flour and salt and continue mixing at medium speed.

  Halfway through, after about 5 minutes, add the diced butter, salt, and flavorings (such as vanilla).

  Continue kneading until you get a smooth and firm dough.

  Place the cinnamon dough in a bowl to rise; it should grow but not double.

  

• To knead the cinnamon rolls with a Thermomix, start with the milk, yeast, and sugar, and mix for 3 minutes at 98°F (37°C) at speed 3.

  Then add all other ingredients and knead for about 5 minutes on the dough setting.

  It might take a few more minutes. Knead until the dough is smooth and firm.

  Place the cinnamon dough in a bowl to rise; it should grow but not double.

• Now, proceed with forming the cinnamon muffin.

  Prepare the filling: mix all the ingredients, i.e., sugar, butter, instant coffee, and cinnamon in a bowl with a spoon.

  Then take the dough and place it on a table or board. Use a rolling pin to roll it out to about 1 or 2 mm thick.

  

• Take the filling with a spoon and spread it over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.

  

• Fold one side of the rolled-out dough over the other.

  

• Cut into strips

  

• Braid 4 strips

  

• After braiding the 4 strips for the second time, fold them over themselves to form a knot. Place each knot in the cavity of the muffin pan.

  Let rise almost to double size at around 75°F, preferably in the oven with the light on or in a sheltered spot.

  

• Once the cinnamon rolls muffins have nearly doubled in size, preheat the oven to 340°F and bake them.

  Bake for about 15/18 minutes.

  Remove from the oven, let cool, and enjoy!