Cinnamon Bites

Dough:

• 3/4 cup warm milk (110 degrees)
• 2 1/4 tsp yeast
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1 egg + 1 egg yolk at room temp.
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 3 cups flour + some for dusting
• 3/4 tsp salt

Filling:

• 2/3 cup brown sugar
• 1 1/2 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 cup softened butter

Glaze:

• 1 1/3 cup powdered sugar
• 2 tbsp milk

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees and line a muffin tin.
2. Heat milk until warm but not hot. Transfer to mixer and sprinkle the yeast on top.
3. Add sugar, egg, egg yolk and melted butter to the milk and combine.
4. Stir in flour and salt with a wooden spoon until dough forms.
5. Knead for 8-10 minutes on a floured surface until it forms a slightly sticky ball, transfer to a well-oiled bowl and cover with plastic wrap and a warm towel.
6. Let rise for 1 to 1 1/2 hours, or until doubled in size.
7. After the dough has risen, cut into 1/2 - 1 inch pieces and roll them into balls.
8. Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together and melt butter in a separate bowl.
9. Dip dough balls into the butter, then the cinnamon sugar mixture, and arrange evenly in the muffin tin and let sit for 20 minutes.
10. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until light golden brown.
11. To make the glaze, combine milk and powdered sugar while the bites are cooking and drizzle after they come out of the oven.
12. Let cool before serving.