Quick & Easy Cinnamon Rolls with a Maple Glaze

Ingredients

• 2 cups flour ((260 grams))
• 1 tablespoon baking powder
• 1 pinch salt
• 1/4 cup butter cold ((50 grams))
• 3/4 cup milk ((180 grams))
• 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed) ((180 grams))
• 1-2 teaspoons cinnamon (if desired)
• 1/3 cup butter softened ((70 grams))
• 1/2 cup powdered / icing sugar ((60 grams))
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2 tablespoons maple syrup
• 1/2 -1 tablespoon cream or milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Pre- heat oven to 350 degrees (180 degrees). Lightly grease and flour an 8 inch pan (pie, cake or even a 12 medium size muffin tin) I used a pie plate.

2. 2

   In a large bowl whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt, then cut in the cold butter* until it resembles coarse crumbs, then add the milk and mix with the fork until the mixture becomes a soft dough, turn it onto a lightly floured surface and knead just until dough is thoroughly combined.

3. 3

   Roll dough out to rectangle that is 1/8 inch thick.

4. 4

   --- TOPPING ---

5. 5

   In a small bowl mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon (if using).

6. 6

   Spread with butter and sprinkle with brown sugar / cinnamon mixture, pat down lightly. Starting with long end roll into a log, cut into 12-13 pieces, place the slices cut side up in the prepared baking dish (pie, cake or muffin). Bake for approximately 30-35 minutes (or until golden). Let cool before drizzling with glaze. Enjoy!

7. 7

   --- MAPLE GLAZE ---

8. 8

   In a small bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and maple syrup if it is too thick add 1/2 tablespoon of the cream or milk, mix until smooth. Pour over cooled cinnamon buns.