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Prep Time: 0 Minutes Cook Time: 18 Minutes |
Ready In: 18 Minutes Servings: 4 |
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Traditional cinnamon buns are made with yeast, but these rich, semi-flaky biscuit style buns are faster to make and just as delicious! In fact, this recipe can be prepared in 45 minutes, making these perfect for anytime snacking or breakfasts, and the tiny batch size is great for feeding two or three! Read more ! Ingredients:
3 tablespoons sugar |
2 teaspoons cinnamon |
1/4 teaspoon nutmeg |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
2 teaspoons baking powder |
1/4 teaspoon salt |
2 tablespoons cold unsalted butter |
1 large egg |
1/4 cup whole milk |
1 tablespoon melted butter |
5 tablespoons powdered sugar |
1/2 tablespoon milk |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 375 F. In a small bowl stir together 2 tablespoons sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
2. Stir together flour, remaining tablespoon sugar, baking powder and salt.
3. Cut butter into small pieces and with your fingertips or a pastry blender blend into flour mixture until mixture resembles coarse meal.
4. In another small bowl whisk together egg and milk and add to flour mixture, stirring until just combined.
5. Transfer mixture to a lightly floured surface and gently knead, 3 or 4 times, until it forms a dough.
6. Pat dough into a 10- by 6-inch rectangle (about an inch thick).
7. Brush dough with melted and sprinkle evenly with cinnamon sugar.
8. Beginning with a short side, roll up rectangle to form a 6-inch log and cut crosswise into 4 pieces.
9. Arrange pieces on a baking sheet, cut sides up, with seams touching.
10. Bake buns in middle of oven until pale golden, about 18 minutes.
11. In another small bowl stir together confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth and drizzle generously over warm buns.
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