Maple Bliss Mini Cinnamon Rolls
These delightful Maple Bliss Mini Cinnamon Rolls are a sweet twist on a classic treat, perfect for any maple syrup enthusiast! Inspired by a beloved recipe, these mini rolls are packed with warm cinnamon and rich maple flavor, making them an irresistible addition to your breakfast table or a festive gathering. Their tender, fluffy dough envelops a decadent filling of brown sugar and cinnamon, and they're topped with a luscious maple glaze that ties all the flavors together. After winning first place in the Wakarusa maple syrup contest, these rolls are sure to bring a smile to everyone’s face as they enjoy this scrumptious bite-sized treat!
24
Servings
N/A
Calories
15
Ingredients
Ingredients
milk
2/3 cup (warm)
maple syrup
1/3 cup (none)
butter
1/3 cup (softened)
egg
1 (beaten)
salt
3/4 teaspoon (none)
bread flour
3 cups (measured)
active dry yeast
1 (1/4 ounce) package (none)
packed brown sugar
1/2 cup (none)
additional bread flour
2 tablespoons (for filling)
ground cinnamon
4 teaspoons (none)
cold butter
6 tablespoons (cut into small pieces)
confectioners' sugar
1 cup (sifted)
melted butter
3 tablespoons (none)
maple syrup (for glaze)
3 tablespoons (none)
milk (for glaze)
1-2 tablespoons (none)
Instructions
1
If using a bread machine, place the warm milk, maple syrup, softened butter, beaten egg, and salt in the pan in the order suggested by the manufacturer. Then add the bread flour and sprinkle the yeast on top. Select the dough setting and monitor the dough after 5 minutes of mixing, adding 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if needed.
2
If preparing by hand, combine the wet ingredients (milk, maple syrup, butter, egg) in one bowl and the dry ingredients (salt, flour, yeast) in another. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until a dough forms.
3
When the dough is completed, turn it out onto a lightly floured surface and roll it into two rectangles measuring 12 inches by 7 inches each.
4
In a small bowl, mix the brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of additional flour, and ground cinnamon. Cut in the cold butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
5
Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture evenly over each rolled-out rectangle of dough. Starting from a long side, roll up the dough tightly in a jelly-roll fashion and pinch the seam to seal.
6
Cut each rolled dough into 12 equal slices and place them cut side down in a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Cover the pan with a clean towel and let the rolls rise in a warm place until doubled, about 20 minutes.
7
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown on the top.
8
Let the rolls cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before frosting. In a small mixing bowl, combine the sifted confectioners' sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and enough milk to reach the desired glaze consistency. Drizzle or spread the glaze over the warm rolls.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What are Maple Bliss Mini Cinnamon Rolls?
These mini rolls are a sweet twist on classic cinnamon rolls, featuring warm cinnamon, rich maple flavor, a fluffy dough, and a luscious maple glaze.
How many servings does this recipe make?
This recipe makes 24 servings or individual mini cinnamon rolls.
What award did these cinnamon rolls win?
These rolls won first place in the Wakarusa maple syrup contest.
Can I use a bread machine for this recipe?
Yes, you can use a bread machine on the dough setting to prepare the dough.
What should I check when using a bread machine for the dough?
Monitor the dough after 5 minutes of mixing and add 1 to 2 tablespoons of water or flour if necessary.
How do I prepare the dough by hand?
Combine the wet ingredients in one bowl and dry ingredients in another, then gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry until a dough forms.
How should the dough be rolled out?
The dough should be turned out onto a floured surface and rolled into two rectangles measuring 12 inches by 7 inches each.
What are the ingredients for the filling?
The filling consists of packed brown sugar, 2 tablespoons of bread flour, ground cinnamon, and cold butter.
How do I prepare the cinnamon filling mixture?
Mix the brown sugar, flour, and cinnamon, then cut in the cold butter until the mixture looks like coarse crumbs.
How do I assemble the rolls?
Sprinkle the cinnamon mixture over the dough rectangles, roll up tightly from the long side, and pinch the seam to seal.
How many slices should I cut from each dough roll?
Cut each rolled dough into 12 equal slices.
What size pan is needed for baking?
Use a greased 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
How long should the rolls rise before baking?
Let the rolls rise in a warm place for about 20 minutes until they have doubled in size.
What temperature should the oven be set to?
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
How long do the mini rolls need to bake?
Bake the rolls for 20-25 minutes.
How do I know when the rolls are done?
The rolls are done when they are golden brown on the top.
How long should the rolls cool before frosting?
Allow the rolls to cool for 5 minutes on a wire rack before applying the glaze.
What is in the maple glaze?
The glaze is made of sifted confectioners' sugar, melted butter, maple syrup, and enough milk to reach the desired consistency.
What type of flour is recommended?
The recipe specifies using bread flour for both the dough and the filling.
How much maple syrup is used in the dough?
The dough requires 1/3 cup of maple syrup.
How much cinnamon is needed for this recipe?
The recipe calls for 4 teaspoons of ground cinnamon for the filling.
What type of yeast is used in the recipe?
One (1/4 ounce) package of active dry yeast is used.
Does the recipe require salt?
Yes, the recipe uses 3/4 teaspoon of salt.
Should the milk for the dough be cold?
No, the milk used in the dough should be warm.
What is the preparation for the egg in the dough?
The egg should be beaten before being added to the dough.
What state should the butter be in for the dough?
The butter for the dough should be softened.
How much confectioners' sugar is used for the glaze?
One cup of sifted confectioners' sugar is used.
Is the butter in the glaze melted or softened?
The butter for the glaze should be melted.
How is the maple syrup used in the glaze?
Three tablespoons of maple syrup are mixed into the glaze for flavor.
What is the category of this recipe?
This recipe is categorized as Yeast Breads.