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Mini Cinnamon Rolls: a Bakery Recipe

Mini Cinnamon Rolls: a Bakery Recipe
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Indulge in the heavenly flavors of these Mini Cinnamon Rolls, a beloved bakery recipe that yields perfectly gooey and sweet treats. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or a delightful snack, these mini rolls are sure to be a hit with family and friends.

  • Author: Sarah
  • Prep Time: 20 minutes
  • Cook Time: 16 minutes
  • Total Time: 2 hours 36 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini cinnamon rolls
  • Category: Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough Ingredients

  • 400 grams (3 cups) All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Instant Clearjel for a softer dough
  • 1 Tablespoon Instant Yeast
  • 1 large Egg
  • ½ teaspoon Salt
  • 37 grams (3 Tablespoons) Sugar
  • 3 Tablespoons Vegetable Oil
  • 1 cup Hot Water (around 120 degrees)

Cinnamon Roll Filling Ingredients

  • 227 grams (1 cup packed) Light Brown Sugar
  • 1 Tablespoon + 1 ½ teaspoons Cinnamon
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Instant Clearjel for gooier cinnamon rolls
  • 1 ½ teaspoons All-Purpose Flour
  • ½ stick (2 ounces) Salted Butter, softened

Glaze Ingredients

  • 141 grams (1 ¼ cups) Powdered Sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons Water

Other Ingredients

  • ¼ stick (1 ounce) Salted Butter, melted
  • ¼ cup to ½ cup Flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. Day One: Make Cinnamon Rolls Dough – In a medium bowl, whisk flour, Instant Clearjel, and Instant Yeast. In a separate bowl, mix egg, salt, sugar, and oil. Add hot water, then stir in the flour mixture. Allow dough to rise and refrigerate overnight.
  2. Day One: Prepare Filling Ingredients – Combine brown sugar and cinnamon. Whisk Instant Clearjel and flour. Soften butter if needed.
  3. Day Two: Prepare Pan – Brush pan(s) with melted butter.
  4. Day Two: Roll Out Cinnamon Rolls – Roll out dough, spread butter mixture and cinnamon sugar, roll up dough, cut into rolls, place in pan, and let rise.
  5. Bake the Cinnamon Rolls – Preheat oven, bake rolls, make glaze, and drizzle over hot rolls. Serve warm.

Notes

  • For a softer dough, use Instant Clearjel.
  • Ensure the water temperature is around 120 degrees for the dough.
  • Allow the dough to rise until doubled in size.
  • Best served the same day they are baked for optimal texture.

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