Homemade Gluten-Free, Yeast-Free Cinnamon Rolls

by Molly | Aug 12, 2023 | Breakfast, Gluten Free, Recipes

Greetings, friends! Today, I’m going to share with you the recipe for my homemade gluten-free, yeast-free cinnamon rolls. Before we get started, let me tell you a little secret: I’m not a professional baker, but I do enjoy making a mess in the kitchen. So, if I can make these cinnamon rolls, you can too!

What You’ll Need

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Ingredients

First things first, you’ll need to gather your ingredients. Here’s what you’ll need:

For the dough:

• 2 & 3/4 cups of gluten-free flour (King Arthur GF & Cup4Cup are my favorites!)
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup of greek yogurt or buttermilk
• 5 tbsp butter, softened

Next, for the filling:

• 3tbsp of butter, melted
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon

Finally, for the icing:

• 4 oz of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2/3 cup of confectioner’s sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp almond milk (or regular milk)

Now that you have your ingredients together, let’s get rolling (pun intended)!

Instructions Part One

For the rolls:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round baking dish. (Tip: I like to use butter to grease the pan instead of oil for this recipe. It adds to the delectability!)
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. Add egg, yogurt/buttermilk, and softened butter. Mix thoroughly until dough forms (Tip: use a spatula or wooden spoon if mixing by hand).
4. On a lightly floured surface/large cutting board, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Form the dough into a rectangle, roughly 10 inches by 14 inches.
6. Using a basting brush, spread the melted butter evenly over the dough.
7. While butter is still warm and wet, evenly spread the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Once the mixture has been evenly spread, pack it into the dough slightly pressing with a rubber spatula (this helps to keep the cinnamon sugar from falling out when you cut into the dough!)
8. Starting from the long end, roll the dough into a tight spiral. (NOTE: This is step is where things can fall apart. Choosing a good quality GF flour, like I listed above, will help set you up for success. If you find the dough is a bit too crumbly or wet to roll, you can try freezing it for about 20 minutes and coming back to it. You could also spread the dough on parchment paper after shaping it and use the parchment to assist with the rolling process.)
9. Cut the spiral into 1 inch slices with a sharp knife, careful not to smash the dough.
10. Arrange the slices in a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

Instructions Part Two

For the icing:

1. Add butter, milk, powdered sugar, and cream cheese to stand mixer.
2. Let mix for 6-8 minutes (or until no clumps remain).
3. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
4. Layer on top of your cinnamon rolls and prepare to be crowned queen (or king) of the kitchen!

Once you pull these freshly baked, homemade, gluten-free, yeast-free cinnamon rolls out of the oven, your house will be smelling better than a Yankee Candle!

Hey, Look Ma, I made it!

Impress your friends and family by plating up these beautiful baked goods with some scrambled eggs and a hot cup of coffee. Be sure to snap a picture for the ‘gram and tag me (@mollyfinneganblog)!

In summary, making these homemade gluten-free, yeast-free cinnamon rolls is not as difficult as it may seem. With a little bit of patience (and a lot of cinnamon sugar) you can create a tasty treat that everyone will enjoy. So, what are you waiting for? Get baking and have some fun in the kitchen.

Homemade Gluten-Free Yeast-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Yield: 12 rolls

Prep Time: 20 minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes

Total Time: 40 minutes

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Ingredients

• For the Dough:
• 2 & 3/4 cups of gluten-free flour (King Arthur GF & Cup4Cup are my favorites!)
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoon of baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 1 large egg
• 3/4 cup of greek yogurt or buttermilk
• 5 tbsp butter, softened
• For the Filling:
• 3tbsp of butter, melted
• 1/3 cup of brown sugar, packed
• 1 tablespoon of ground cinnamon
• For the Icing:
• 4 oz of cream cheese, softened to room temperature
• 2/3 cup of confectioner's sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tbsp almond milk (or regular milk)

Instructions

For the Dough:

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and grease a 9-inch round baking dish. (Tip: I like to use butter to grease the pan instead of oil for this recipe. It adds to the delectability!)
2. In a large mixing bowl, combine the gluten-free flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
3. Add egg, yogurt/buttermilk, and softened butter. Mix thoroughly until dough forms (Tip: use a spatula or wooden spoon if mixing by hand).
4. On a lightly floured surface/large cutting board, roll out the dough to about 1/4 inch thickness.
5. Form the dough into a rectangle, roughly 10 inches by 14 inches.
6. Using a basting brush, spread the melted butter evenly over the dough.
7. While butter is still warm and wet, evenly spread the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. Once the mixture has been evenly spread, pack it into the dough slightly pressing with a rubber spatula (this helps to keep the cinnamon sugar from falling out when you cut into the dough!)
8. Starting from the long end, roll the dough into a tight spiral. (NOTE: This is step is where things can fall apart. Choosing a good quality GF flour, like I listed above, will help set you up for success. If you find the dough is a bit too crumbly or wet to roll, you can try freezing it for about 20 minutes and coming back to it. You could also spread the dough on parchment paper after shaping it and use the parchment to assist with the rolling process.)
9. Cut the spiral into 1 inch slices with a sharp knife, careful not to smash the dough.
10. Arrange the slices in a greased baking dish and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.

For the Icing:

1. Add butter, milk, powdered sugar, and cream cheese to stand mixer.
2. Let mix for 6-8 minutes (or until no clumps remain).
3. Add more milk to reach desired consistency.
4. Layer on top of your cinnamon rolls and prepare to be crowned queen (or king) of the kitchen!

Nutrition Information:

Yield: 12 rolls Serving Size: 1 roll
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 000