Description
Delicious mini cinnamon rolls perfect for breakfast or brunch. These soft, fluffy rolls are filled with a sweet cinnamon-sugar mixture and make an ideal treat for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour
- 2¼ tsp active dry yeast
- ½ cup warm milk
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
- ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- In a large bowl, dissolve yeast in warm milk with a pinch of sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes until foamy.
- Add flour, sugar, egg, softened butter, and salt. Mix until a soft dough forms.
- Knead dough for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
- Let dough rise in a warm place for 1 hour until doubled in size.
- Roll out dough into a rectangle. Brush with melted butter and sprinkle with cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll up dough tightly and cut into 24 mini rolls.
- Place rolls in a greased baking pan and let rise for 30 minutes.
- Bake at 375°F for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
- Ensure milk is warm (not hot) to properly activate the yeast
- You can prepare the rolls the night before and refrigerate before the second rise
- Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days
- Can be frozen for up to 2 months
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 17g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: mini cinnamon rolls, breakfast rolls, brunch recipes, holiday baking, dessert
