Yeast Free Cinnamon Rolls
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Soft, gluten free dairy free cinnamon rolls that are the easiest way to enjoy your favorite breakfast dish -- no yeast required! These rolls are light and fluffy with a gooey cinnamon sugar middle topped by a luscious dairy free cream cheese frosting.
The Easiest No Rise Cinnamon Rolls
There's no rise time, no punching down dough, and no failed gooey globs here-- this Gluten Free Dairy Free Cinnamon Roll recipe has never let us down. It's adapted from a recipe on Gluten Free on a Shoestring, swapped over to dairy free ingredients and finished with our homemade dairy free cream cheese frosting.
Once frosted, these rolls are soft, gooey, and ready to serve warm. These have become a go-to breakfast and have become a favorite dessert too.
Ingredients Note and Brand Suggestions
- gluten free all-purpose flour-- Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free 1 to 1 Baking Flour available to purchase here is our go-to. And it already contains the xanthan gum in the blend. I purchase this flour from Amazon in bulk and save so much money. We use the scoop and level method for measuring flour.
- xanthan gum-- omit if your GF flour blend contains this or guar gum
- baking powder-- always make sure yours is fresh, once opened this looses it's potency after 6 months
- kosher salt
- granulated sugar
- dairy free butter-- room temperature and we use Earth Balance Buttery Soy Free Sticks
- eggs-- room temperature
- dairy free milk-- our favorite is this refrigerated unsweetened almond milk
- brown sugar
- ground cinnamon
- kosher salt
- dairy free cream cheese-- our favorite is Kite Hill Plain Cream Cheese
- confectioners' sugar
- vanilla extract
- gluten free flour note-- gluten free flours contain varying ingredients. We enjoy using the recipe with the Bob's Red Mill GF 1 to 1 Baking Flour. And we've noticed over the years this flour tends to soak up the liquids in recipes. So we add in more dairy free milk to this recipe as needed for moist, playable dough. If you find your dough is dry or crumbly add in more dairy free milk 1 tablespoon at a time until you reach the desired consistency.
- bonus frosting option-- if you'd rather ice your Yeast Free Cinnamon Rolls with an easier 2 ingredient frosting use 1 cup confectioners' sugar and 1 tablespoon dairy free milk. In a small bowl combine these and mix until it becomes a thick paste. Add in additional dairy free milk as needed (¼ teaspoon at a time). Then drizzle across the cinnamon rolls and serve.
- this recipe serves 7 cinnamon rolls in an 8-inch pie plate
How to Make Yeast Free Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
Preheat your oven and spray an 8 inch pie plate with nonstick spray; set aside. In a large bowl mix flour, xanthan gum if needed, baking powder, salt, and sugar. Add in butter, eggs, and milk until dough is smooth.
Use a spoon initially and as the mixture begins to come together, finish kneading the dough with your hands in the bowl.
Then transfer the dough to a very lightly floured surface. Roll the dough into a 12 inch by 15 inch rectangle with a rolling pin, frequently sprinkling small amounts of flour underneath the dough and on top to keep from sticking.
Use a knife to trim edges for nice straight lines.
In a medium size bowl prepare the filling. Combine all filling ingredients and mix with a handheld mixer.
With your hand or an angled spatula, gently spread the filling over the cinnamon roll dough, leaving a ¼ inch clean space around the edges.
Roll the long side of dough away from yourself into a tight log roll.
Lastly, slice the roll into 7 equal slices with a sharp knife. Place each roll into the pie plate and transfer to the oven.
The finished rolls come out golden and puffed, with the cream cheese frosting melting right into the warm cinnamon swirl.
While the cinnamon rolls bake in the oven, prepare and refrigerate the cream cheese frosting. After removing the rolls from the oven, allow them to cool for 10-15 minutes before using an angled spatula to frost and serve.
Refrigerate any leftovers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Bake the rolls the night before, then cover and refrigerate. In the morning, reheat in the microwave, frost with the cream cheese frosting, and serve warm.
No. If your gluten free flour blend already contains xanthan gum (or guar gum), skip the extra xanthan gum called for in this recipe.
Gluten free flours vary in how much liquid they absorb. If your dough is dry or crumbly, add more dairy free milk 1 tablespoon at a time until it comes together into a smooth, pliable dough.
Yes. Freeze the baked, unfrosted rolls in an airtight container for up to 2 months. Thaw, reheat, and frost with the cream cheese frosting before serving.
More Gluten Free and Dairy Free Breakfast Recipes
- breakfast burritos-- this classic favorite is loaded with scrambled eggs, breakfast sausage, sautéed onions and peppers, and even diced potatoes
- French toast sticks-- you want this recipe and secret tip for foolproof French toast sticks every.single.time.
- lemon poppy seed bread-- every slice of this sweet and slightly tart loaf is spectacular. Bake a loaf now.
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Ingredients
Cinnamon Roll Dough
- 3½ c gluten free all purpose flour, more for rolling out dough suggestions in post
- 2 teaspoon xanthan gum omit if your GF flour blend has this
- 2½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ c granulated sugar
- 7 tablespoon dairy free butter, room temperature suggestion in post
- 2 eggs, room temperature
- 1+ c dairy free milk, room temperature add more milk if the mixture is dry
Filling
- 1 c packed brown sugar
- 4 tablespoon dairy free butter, melted and cooled
- 2 tablespoon ground cinnamon
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
Dairy Free Cream Cheese Frosting
- 4 oz dairy free cream cheese, room temperature suggestion in post
- ¼ c dairy free butter, ½ stick room temperature
- 1½ c confectioners' sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract or maple extract
- optional: ¼ teaspoon corn syrup for a shiny frosting; this can be omitted and the taste will not change
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease an 8 inch pie plate with nonstick spray.
- In a large bowl whisk flour, xanthan gum if needed, baking powder, salt, and sugar.
- Add butter, eggs, and milk until the mix comes together. You can use a spoon or your hands to mix until you have a nice smooth dough ball. If the dough is too sticky, add in a tablespoon of flour.
- Place the dough onto a very lightly floured countertop or parchment paper.
- Roll the dough out into a 12 inch by 15 inch rectangle with a rolling pin, adding sprinkles of flour underneath the dough and on top as you roll to prevent sticking.
- Take a knife and trim the dough edge so you have a nice rectangle shape.
- In a medium size bowl place all filling ingredients and mix.
- With your hand or an angled spatula spread the filling evenly over the rectangle, leaving ¼ inch clean space around the edge.
- Now starting on the long side roll the dough away from you into a tight log roll. At times the dough might start to crack in areas. Gently pull the dough back together and keep rolling.
- With a sharp knife slice the roll into 7 equal pieces.
- Place each piece into the pie plate and transfer to the oven for about 35 minutes. All ovens bake differently.
Cream Cheese Frosting
- While the cinnamon rolls are baking, mix all the frosting ingredients together in a large bowl with a handheld mixer.
- Place into the refrigerator to set.
- Once the cinnamons rolls have baked, remove from the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes before frosting.
- Frost and serve, refrigerating any leftovers.
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Notes
Nutritional Disclaimer
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