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Mini Brown Butter Sourdough Cinnamon Buns


  • Author: ruth-martha
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 mini buns 1x
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

Upscale mini cinnamon buns with a rich brown butter and sourdough flavor, perfect for brunch.


Ingredients

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  • 1 ¾ cups All-Purpose Flour
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Powder
  • ¼ teaspoon Baking Soda
  • ¼ teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Ground Cinnamon
  • ½ cup Unsalted Butter (melted and browned)
  • ½ cup Sourdough Starter
  • ¼ cup Granulated Sugar
  • 1 Large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract

Instructions

  1. Brown the Butter: Place the ½ cup of unsalted butter in a light-colored skillet over medium heat, swirling occasionally. When foam subsides and tiny brown specks form, pour into a heatproof dish and let cool slightly.
  2. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a mini bundt pan.
  3. Sift together the flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a medium bowl.
  4. Combine warm browned butter, sugar, and sourdough starter in a larger bowl. Whisk until smooth.
  5. Add the egg and vanilla, mixing until glossy.
  6. Fold the dry ingredients into the wet until just combined, avoiding over-mixing.
  7. Divide the batter among the prepared mini bundt pan cavities and smooth the tops.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then transfer to a wire rack.

Notes

For an elevated presentation, add a brown butter maple glaze or a cinnamon cream cheese drizzle.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Brunch, Dessert
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 mini bun
  • Calories: 200
  • Sugar: 8g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 6g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 22g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 3g
  • Cholesterol: 40mg

Keywords: cinnamon buns, brunch, sourdough, brown butter, dessert