Fast & Easy Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
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4.2
Fast & Easy Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
Description
The recipe starts by proofing yeast in warm milk, mixed with a pinch of sugar. Dry ingredients including flour specific to Pamela's gluten free blend, sugar, baking powder, soda, and salt combine before incorporating cold butter cut into pea-sized pieces. Combine wet and dry ingredients to form the dough, which is rolled into a rectangle, spread with melted butter, and sprinkled with cinnamon and brown sugar. The dough is then rolled tightly, cut into slices, placed in a baking pan, and given a brief rise before baking at 400°F until golden and risen.
After baking, the rolls are topped with a frosting made from cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, corn syrup, and lemon juice, adding a tangy sweetness that complements the cinnamon filling. The use of Pamela's flour blend is key for achieving the proper texture and rise, making this a gluten-free recipe that maintains the softness and flavor of traditional cinnamon rolls.
This recipe benefits from warm milk to activate the yeast and careful handling of the gluten-free dough for proper consistency. It yields a batch suitable for sweet brunches or dessert, providing a classic cinnamon roll experience without gluten ingredients.
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 1 cup milk warm
- 1 1/2 teaspoons quick-rise yeast
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour or regular all purpose flour, gluten free blend
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 cup butter cubed, cold
For the filling:
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 2/3 cup brown sugar packed
For the frosting:
- 1 oz. cream cheese
- 2 tablespoons butter softened
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 teaspoon corn syrup
- 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar + 2 tablespoons
Instructions
For the dough:
- Stir yeast into warm milk with a pinch of sugar and set aside to proof. In a large bowl, stir flour, sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt together until combined.
- Cut cold butter into dry ingredients until butter pieces are very small {the size of small peas}. Pour in warm milk mixture and stir until dough comes together.
- Pour dough out onto floured work surface. Roll dough out to be a 16 x 20 inch rectangle {approximately}. Spread melted butter overtop dough and sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon. Roll up gently but tightly. Cut off uneven ends. Cut roll into 2, then 4, then 8. Each roll should be about 1/2-2 inches long.
- Place into greased baking sheet and cover with clean kitchen towel. Preheat oven to 400 degrees and place pan of rolls on top of warm oven to rise slightly. Once oven in preheated, remove towel and bake 15-20 minutes until rolls have grown and the tops have browned.
For the frosting:
- Place all ingredients into a large bowl and whip until smooth.
- Spread frosting over warm rolls and serve.
Notes
- This recipe requires Pamela's Gluten Free Flour Blend for best results, as other gluten-free blends have differing ratios that affect texture.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 444 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 444kcal | 22% |
| Carbohydrates | 69g | 23% |
| Protein | 6g | 12% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 44mg | 15% |
| Sodium | 338mg | 14% |
| Potassium | 166mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 4g | 16% |
| Sugar | 41g | 82% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 124mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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