Fluffy Gluten Free No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups gluten free flour blend
*Important see notes.
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
aluminum-free!
- ¼ teaspoon sea salt
- 3 tablespoons cane sugar
- 1 large egg
- ¼ cup oil
light oil, not flavored
- 1 ¼ cup milk or non-dairy milk
Use 1 cup for Cup4Cup blend!
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
warm, room temperature
- 1 ¼ cups brown sugar
light or dark
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
warm, room temperature
- 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 2-3 tablespoons milk or non-dairy milk
Directions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 350º F.
- 2
Add the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt to a large mixing bowl. Use a whisk to blend the flour mixture.
- 3
Add the milk, oil, and egg to a smaller bowl and whisk the wet ingredients.
- 4
*Note you can also make the cinnamon roll dough in a stand mixer with a paddle attachment.
- 5
Take the wet ingredients and add the dry ingredients. Mix well.
- 6
Look at your dough and see how sticky it is. If you didn't use a flour blend I tested, it is important to ensure your dough has the right texture and consistency. Every gluten free flour blend can vary, so if your dough is sticky, add more flour. Add a little more liquid if it is dry and a little crumbly.
- 7
Place the dough onto a prepared surface. I use a silicone mat. Some flour blends you will need to flour the mat, others you won't. If you use Cup4Cup, you will need to flour it to prevent the dough from sticking to the mat.
- 8
Use a rolling pin to roll the dough to about 1/2 to 3/4 an inch thickness on your work surface. Spread room-temperature unsalted butter over the dough with a spoon.
- 9
Sprinkle the ground cinnamon over the butter. In my regular yeasted cinnamon roll recipes, I blend the butter, sugar, and cinnamon. When I tried to do this in my no-yeast recipe, the filling all melted out and ended up on the bottom of the pan. By layering the filling, it seemed to stay in the rolls better during baking.
- 10
Sprinkle the brown sugar over the butter and cinnamon. Use a spoon or your fingers to press the sugar into the dough.
- 11
Gently roll the dough over the filling. Press the dough and try to roll it tightly. Continue to roll it until you end up with a large roll.
- 12
I recommend using a piece of sewing string to cut your cinnamon roll dough. I don't like to use a sharp knife because it crushes the rolls, especially the ends.
- 13
Take a piece of string about 9-10 inches long. Slide it carefully under the dough so the roll is the size you want. Pull the ends of the string up and cross them. Pull, and the string will cut the rolls equally from all directions!
- 14
Prepare your 8x8 pan by either spraying it liberally with gluten free baking spray or line the baking dish with parchment paper as I did.
- 15
Place the rolls into the pan. Yes, they will be crowded. This holds the rolls together so the filling can't melt out as easily.
- 16
Bake the rolls at 350º F for 25-30 minutes. The actual baking time can vary by the pan material (glass or metal) and the size of the rolls you cut. Thicker rolls will need a little longer to bake.
- 17
When the rolls are slightly golden brown, remove the rolls to a wire rack to cool.
- 18
Add room temperature butter, powdered sugar, pure vanilla extract, and milk (or non-dairy) to a stand mixer. Use a whisk attachment. Start the mixer on low speed until your powdered sugar is mixed in. Increase the speed to medium and whip the frosting for 20 more seconds.
- 19
Spread the frosting over the warm rolls.
Fluffy Gluten Free No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls
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About this Recipe
Craving the warm, comforting hug of a homemade cinnamon roll but don't have hours to wait? These Fluffy Gluten Free No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls are your dream come true, delivering tender, sweet spirals in a fraction of the time.
The magic lies in skipping yeast entirely, using baking powder instead to achieve that irresistible fluffiness without any lengthy proofing. This means you can go from craving to indulging in under an hour, all while enjoying a perfectly gluten-free treat that tastes anything but.
Prepare for pure joy with every bite of these cinnamon rolls. You'll experience a wonderfully fluffy and tender texture from the dough, giving way to a rich, warm, and sweet cinnamon sugar filling. Each roll is generously topped with a smooth, sweet vanilla icing, balancing the spice beautifully. They're soft, gooey, and everything you want in a classic cinnamon roll, but without the gluten or the wait.
For a truly versatile treat, feel free to adapt these rolls. You can easily swap regular milk for non-dairy milk to suit dietary preferences, keeping them delightfully moist. Remember to pay attention to your specific gluten-free flour blend, as some, like Cup4Cup, might require slightly less milk for the perfect dough consistency.
These warm, fluffy rolls are perfect for a special weekend breakfast, a holiday brunch, or simply an afternoon treat with a cup of coffee. Serve them fresh from the oven for the ultimate gooey experience.