Michelle Darmody: How to make the classic cinnamon bun — and the mistakes to avoid

"First the dough bubbles up and doubles in volume under the warm blanket of a damp tea towel, and second when your buns are rolled and cut and nestled into the oven-proof dish it rises again."

Pulling a soft, warm, sticky cinnamon bun from its snuggly baked neighbour is one of life’s simple treats.

Pulling a soft, warm, sticky cinnamon bun from its snuggly baked neighbour is one of life’s simple treats. 

They are not the simplest of things to bake however, the recipe takes a little time and patience.