Today, I really wanted some sort of cinnamon roll tasting thing. But I needed it to be quick, I wanted it to be easy, and I had limited resources in my kitchen. I tried to find something on Pinterest that fit the bill, but failed. So I figured I'd experiment a little and see what I could come up with. I'm pretty pleased with myself; it was quick, easy, and turned out delicious (if I do say so myself!).
I'm going to go ahead and dub this the "Cinnamon Chip Bake" - because I'm not sure what else to call it! It's made of a YUMMY biscuit-type dough, that is rolled into balls, and baked with cinnamon chips nestled in between, then smothered with a rich glaze. And there is a minimal amount of dishes dirtied - BONUS!
RECIPE:
2 c. flour
2 Tbs. brown sugar
2 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1 c. buttermilk
1/2 c. heavy cream
1/2 c. cinnamon chips
for glaze: 1/2 c. heavy cream, about 1/2 c. to 1 c. powdered sugar and 1 tsp. vanilla
- Preheat oven to 400. Spray a round or square bake pan (or baking dish) liberally.
- In a large mixing bowl, mix together flour, brown sugar, baking powder and salt. Slowly add in 1 c. buttermilk, then 1/2 c. heavy cream. Stir together until a wet dough forms.
- Roll dough into balls (about 2") and place them in prepared pan. You can nestle them all right up together, it's okay. Sprinkle the cinnamon chips all over the top, letting some fall in between.
- Bake for about 20 minutes, until done (will not brown much).
Mix together the glaze: Whisk the 1/4 c. cream with 1/2 tsp. vanilla, and then whisk in the powdered sugar until you get the consistency and taste you want. Pour liberally over the still-warm biscuits. Share with a few of your favorite people and enjoy!
