Cinnamon Roll Bites
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Cinnamon Roll Bites
Description
Cinnamon Roll Bites begin with a yeast dough mixed until just sticky, rested briefly, then divided into small balls. These balls are placed close in a buttered cast iron skillet to rise until puffy. Baking yields tender, fluffy bite-sized rolls with a slight crispness on the edges. After baking, they are brushed with melted butter and generously sprinkled with a cinnamon sugar mix that clings to their warm surface. A vanilla tinted icing made from powdered sugar, butter, and milk is drizzled atop for a sweet finish. These bites offer an easy way to enjoy the flavors of cinnamon rolls in a portable, individual serving form.
The texture combines a soft crumb with a lightly crisp exterior from baking in a cast iron skillet. The cinnamon sugar and icing provide a balance of spice and sweetness without overwhelming the delicate dough. They can be served warm as a snack, breakfast treat, or party finger food.
The recipe suggests using salted butter and carefully adding flour just to clear the bowl sides to keep dough texture optimal. Active dry yeast is proofed for safety, though instant yeast can be substituted by skipping that step. Milk can be varied to alter icing richness. The dough’s slight stickiness ensures tender results, while a short rise time speeds preparation. Overall, these details help achieve consistent soft, flavorful bites with a pleasing crumb and cinnamon sugar coating.
Ingredients
Dough
- 1 ½ cups water about 105 F, warm
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 3-4 cups all-purpose flour
Topping
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter melted
Icing
- 1 tablespoon butter melted
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1-3 tablespoons milk
Instructions
- In the bowl of a stand mixer (or in a large bowl), stir together the warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes or until foamy.
- Mix in salt and enough flour for the dough to clear the sides of the bowl.
- Knead dough for three minutes.
- Cover, and let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
- Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter.
- Divide dough into 24 pieces.
- Shape each piece into a ball, and place dough balls in the prepared skillet.
- Cover with greased plastic wrap, and let rise 20 minutes.
- Toward the end of the rising time, preheat oven to 350 F.
- Uncover, and bake 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- While bites are baking, stir together granulated sugar and ground cinnamon.
- Brush bites with half melted butter.
- Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Drizzle remaining half butter over bites.
- To make the icing, stir together melted butter, powdered sugar, and vanilla.
- Add 1 tablespoon milk, and stir in.
- Continue adding milk until icing reaches desired consistency. I use about 1 ½-2 tablespoons for a thicker icing.
- Drizzle icing over bites.
Notes
- You can use instant yeast instead of active dry yeast; no need to proof if using instant yeast.
- Only add as much flour as needed so the dough just clears the sides of the bowl; the dough should feel slightly sticky but not tacky on your fingers.
- Use salted butter as specified for better flavor balance.
- Any type of milk can be used for the icing; whole milk yields a richer glaze.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 24bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 119 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1serving | |
| Calories | 119kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 22g | 7% |
| Protein | 1g | 2% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 6mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 71mg | 3% |
| Potassium | 18mg | 0% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 75IU | 2% |
| Calcium | 7mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.8mg | 4% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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