Cinnamon Rolls (No Yeast)
Just as gooey and delicious but requiring none of the extra work, these no-yeast cinnamon rolls are the perfect idea for a sweet breakfast.
Servings: 12
Calories: 270kcal
Ingredients
Cinnamon Rolls
- ⅔ cup whole milk
- 6 tablespoons unsalted butter, divided
- 2¼ cups all-purpose flour, divided
- 2½ teaspoons baking powder
- 4 tablespoons granulated sugar
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup light brown sugar
- 2½ teaspoons cinnamon
Cream Cheese Icing
- 2 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¾ teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoons whole milk
- 1 cup powdered sugar, sifted
Instructions
Cinnamon Rolls
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Spray an 8-inch round baking pan or 9-inch pie pan with baker’s spray. Set aside.
- In a medium-sized measuring cup with a spout, add the whole milk and 4 tablespoons of unsalted butter. Heat in the microwave for 1 to 1½ minutes on high or until the butter has melted and the milk is warm but not boiling. Mix together and allow to cool slightly.
- In a large mixing bowl, add 2 cups of all-purpose flour, baking powder, granulated sugar, and salt. Stir to combine.
- Using a spatula, slowly pour the warm milk mixture into the flour mixture. You will gently stir the dough together until all the milk is absorbed by the flour. Lightly flour your hands. Using your hands, you can lightly knead the dough to form a ball inside the mixing bowl. Cover the bowl of dough with a damp paper towel or tea towel, and allow the dough ball to rest for 10 minutes while you prepare your cinnamon filling.
- In a small bowl, stir together the light brown sugar and cinnamon. In a small dish, melt the remaining two tablespoons of unsalted butter. Set aside.
- On a clean counter or rolling mat, add the remaining ¼ cup of all-purpose flour and spread it out to roll out your dough. Using a rolling pin, which has been lightly floured, roll your dough out into a 10x12-inch rectangle.
- Using a pastry brush, brush the 2 tablespoons of melted unsalted butter onto the entire surface of the dough. Evenly sprinkle the entire surface of the dough with the cinnamon-sugar mixture.
- Roll the dough from the 12-inch long side into a log. Carefully trim off each end of the log so that you have a nice even log of cinnamon roll dough.
- Slice your cinnamon rolls evenly into 12 rolls. These should be about an inch wide per roll.
- Gently place each roll into the prepared 9-inch round baking dish. Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the no yeast cinnamon rolls are just lightly golden on the edges. You do not want to overbake your cinnamon rolls.
Cream Cheese Icing
- In a medium-sized mixing bowl, cream together, with a handheld mixer on medium-low speed, the cream cheese, unsalted butter, and salt for 1 minute or until there are no lumps.
- Add the vanilla extract and whole milk to the cream cheese mixture and beat for an additional 30 seconds until completely incorporated.
- With the mixer on low, beat in the powdered sugar until creamy and smooth. You may need to add an additional 1 to 2 teaspoons of whole milk to thin out your frosting if it is too thick to spread.
- Once your no-yeast cinnamon rolls have come out of the oven, you can frost your cinnamon rolls while they are warm with the cream cheese icing. You can use a pinch of cinnamon to sprinkle onto the top of your frosted cinnamon rolls for a garnish if desired.
Notes
- Due to the nature of these being quick and easy cinnamon rolls without yeast, they are the texture of a soft and tender dough, but they will not have that big fluffy, pillowy texture that a traditional cinnamon roll has. They also will not rise and spread like a traditional roll. However, these no yeast cinnamon rolls are very delicious and are a great quick version of a favorite breakfast treat.
- This dough is very easy to work with. It may be a bit sticky, but please resist the temptation to add more flour to the dough. This will make the dough tough and similar to a scone texture and not the soft and light texture of these rolls.
- Oven temperatures vary and may need to be recalibrated periodically to ensure they are accurate. Make sure to check your cinnamon rolls at the lower end of the recommended baking time.
Nutrition
Calories: 270kcal | Carbohydrates: 43g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 156mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 24g | Vitamin A: 324IU | Vitamin C: 0.02mg | Calcium: 78mg | Iron: 1mg