Ingredients

The following ingredients have 12 Servings
  • 2 1/4 cups whole wheat pastry flour (or white whole wheat flour)
  • 1 tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup milk (warm)
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
  • 1 large egg
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (softened)
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon cinnamon
  • 2 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • 1/2 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 tablespoon milk
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instruction

  • In a small bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5 minutes until the yeast is foamy.
  • In the bowl of a stand mixer with a dough hook, add the melted butter, egg, brown sugar, and salt. Add the yeast mixture and mix to combine.
  • Add the whole wheat pastry flour to the bowl and mix until the dough comes together. If the dough is too sticky, add more flour 1 tablespoon at a time as needed. The dough should be tacky, but not sticky. Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes until it is smooth and elastic.
  • Place the dough in a greased bowl and cover it with a towel. Let it rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until it has doubled in size.
  • Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a large rectangle that is 9 inches by 18 inches.
  • In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Spread the softened butter over the surface of the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture over the top.
  • Tightly roll the dough into a log shape, then slice it into 24 pieces that are about 1-inch wide. Place the mini rolls into a greased mini muffin tin.
  • Cover the rolls with a towel and let them rise for another 30 minutes. Preheat the oven to 350°F. Bake the rolls for 12-15 minutes, or until they are golden brown. Let them cool for a few minutes adding the glaze.
  • To make the glaze, add softened cream cheese to a medium size mixing bowl. With a hand mixer, beat the cream cheese until smooth. Add the powdered sugar, milk and vanilla and beat until smooth and creamy. Spread over the mini cinnamon rolls and enjoy!