Directions
* Stir together yeast, 1/2 tsp sugar, and 1/4 cup warm water in a small bowl; set aside to let rest until frothy, about 10 minutes.
* Sift and stir flour, cinnamon, sugar and salt in a large bowl, then add yeast mixture, 1 tbsp oil, and 3/4 cup water. Stir into a rough dough. Knead dough until smooth and elastic, 10 minutes. Form into a ball and place into a lightly greased bowl. Cover with plastic wrap; let sit for about 2 hours.
(Make filling by combining all ingredients in a bowl.)
* Preheat oven to 350°. Divide dough into 2 balls. Working on a lightly floured surface with 1 ball at a time, roll dough out into a 16 x 12 rectangle. Spread half the filling evenly over the dough leaving 1/2" from the edges. Starting at one end, gently roll the dough to form a log. Using a serrated knife, cut mini rolls about 2" wide.
* Nestle each roll in a lightly greased baking dish (make it a snug fit).
* Repeat with other dough.
* Mist each round of dough generously with water and bake until golden, about 25 minutes. Let cool on baking sheets.
*Beat the ingredients for the frosting together and drizzle over the buns while warm.