Description
Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnabundts are the ultimate comfort food, offering a delightful combination of tender, cinnamon-swirled dough and rich brown butter flavor. These bite-sized treats are perfect for brunch or an afternoon snack, filling your kitchen with an irresistible aroma that invites everyone to gather around. With their gooey centers and golden edges, these mini cinnabun delights will have your friends begging for seconds. Get ready to elevate your baking game with a recipe that is as simple as it is satisfying!
Ingredients
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- 1 cup active sourdough starter
- 1/2 cup whole milk
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsalted butter (browned)
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp instant yeast
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine active sourdough starter, warm milk, and instant yeast; let sit until frothy (about 5 minutes).
- Gradually mix in all-purpose flour until combined; the dough should be slightly sticky.
- Brown the unsalted butter in a small pan over medium heat until nutty and fragrant.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for about 5 minutes until smooth; form into a ball.
- Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover with a towel, and let rise in a warm spot until doubled in size (about 1 hour).
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle (1/4 inch thick), brush with browned butter, sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar, then roll tightly into a log.
- Slice into mini buns and place on a baking sheet; let rise again for about 30 minutes.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 15–20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bun (40g)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 80mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg