{"id":1656,"date":"2026-02-06T09:40:39","date_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:40:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=1656"},"modified":"2026-02-06T09:40:39","modified_gmt":"2026-02-06T09:40:39","slug":"mini-brown-butter-sourdough-cinnabundts","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/02\/06\/mini-brown-butter-sourdough-cinnabundts\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00a0Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnabundts"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u00a0Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnabundts<\/h1>\n

Soft, fluffy mini cinnamon buns with nutty brown butter flavor and a sourdough twist \u2014 gooey, sweet, and bakery-level irresistible.<\/strong><\/p>\n

DESCRIPTION<\/h2>\n

These Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnabundts<\/strong> combine the deep, nutty richness of browned butter with the slight tang of sourdough. They bake up soft and fluffy inside, swirled with cinnamon sugar, and finished with a creamy glaze that melts into every layer. Perfect for breakfast, brunch, dessert, or coffee time.<\/p>\n

\u00a0INGREDIENTS (Makes 10\u201312 mini buns)<\/em><\/h2>\n

Dry Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n
    \n
  • 1\u00be cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
  • 1 tsp baking powder<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc tsp baking soda<\/li>\n
  • \u00bc tsp salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Wet Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n
      \n
    • \u00bd cup sourdough discard (room temperature)<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup brown sugar<\/li>\n
    • \u2153 cup brown butter (melted & cooled)<\/li>\n
    • \u00bc cup milk (or buttermilk)<\/li>\n
    • 1 tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0CINNAMON FILLING<\/h2>\n
        \n
      • \u00bc cup softened butter<\/li>\n
      • \u2153 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n
      • 1 tbsp cinnamon<\/li>\n
      • Optional: pinch of nutmeg<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        OPTIONAL CREAM CHEESE GLAZE<\/h2>\n
          \n
        • 4 oz cream cheese, softened<\/li>\n
        • \u00bd cup powdered sugar<\/li>\n
        • 1\u20132 tbsp milk<\/li>\n
        • \u00bd tsp vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0HOW TO BROWN THE BUTTER<\/h2>\n
            \n
          1. Melt butter in a pan over medium heat<\/li>\n
          2. Stir until it foams and turns golden brown<\/li>\n
          3. When it smells nutty, remove from heat<\/li>\n
          4. Cool slightly before using<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            \u00a0INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n

            Step 1 \u2014 Mix Dry Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

            In a bowl, whisk together:<\/p>\n

              \n
            • Flour<\/li>\n
            • Baking powder<\/li>\n
            • Baking soda<\/li>\n
            • Salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              Step 2 \u2014 Mix Wet Ingredients<\/strong><\/h3>\n

              In another bowl, combine:<\/p>\n

                \n
              • Sourdough discard<\/li>\n
              • Brown sugar<\/li>\n
              • Brown butter<\/li>\n
              • Milk<\/li>\n
              • Vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                Whisk until smooth.<\/p>\n

                Step 3 \u2014 Form the Dough<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                Add dry ingredients to wet ingredients.
                \nMix until a soft dough forms.
                \nDo not overmix<\/strong> \u2014 dough should be soft and slightly sticky.<\/p>\n

                Step 4 \u2014 Roll the Dough<\/strong><\/h3>\n
                  \n
                • Lightly flour a surface<\/li>\n
                • Roll dough into a rectangle (about \u00bc-inch thick)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                  Step 5 \u2014 Add Filling<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  Spread softened butter evenly
                  \nSprinkle cinnamon + brown sugar mixture
                  \nPress lightly so it sticks<\/p>\n

                  Step 6 \u2014 Roll & Slice<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  Roll dough tightly into a log
                  \nSlice into 10\u201312 mini rolls<\/strong><\/p>\n

                  Step 7 \u2014 Bake<\/strong><\/h3>\n

                  Place rolls into a greased baking pan
                  \nBake at 350\u00b0F (175\u00b0C)<\/strong> for 18\u201322 minutes<\/strong>
                  \nUntil golden brown and fluffy<\/p>\n

                  \u00a0GLAZE INSTRUCTIONS<\/h2>\n

                  Whisk together:<\/p>\n

                    \n
                  • Cream cheese<\/li>\n
                  • Powdered sugar<\/li>\n
                  • Milk<\/li>\n
                  • Vanilla<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                    Spread over warm rolls so it melts into the swirls.<\/p>\n

                    \u00a0TIPS FOR BEST RESULTS<\/h2>\n
                      \n
                    • Brown butter adds deep caramel flavor \u2014 don\u2019t skip it<\/li>\n
                    • If dough feels sticky, dust lightly with flour<\/li>\n
                    • Warm rolls absorb glaze better<\/li>\n
                    • Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

                      \u00a0FLAVOR VARIATIONS<\/h2>\n

                      Maple Glaze Version<\/strong>
                      \nReplace vanilla with maple syrup<\/p>\n

                      Chocolate Cinnamon Version<\/strong>
                      \nAdd mini chocolate chips to filling<\/p>\n

                      Apple Pie Version<\/strong>
                      \nAdd finely diced cinnamon apples inside<\/p>\n

                      Extra Gooey Version<\/strong>
                      \nAdd extra butter + sugar in the filling<\/p>\n

                      \u00a0STORAGE<\/h2>\n
                        \n
                      • Store at room temperature for 2 days<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Refrigerate up to 5 days<\/strong><\/li>\n
                      • Reheat in microwave 15\u201320 seconds<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

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