Cinnamon rolls are an indulgent treat enjoyed by people of all ages. They are commonly made using yeast, which helps them rise and become light and fluffy. However, if you are looking for a quicker and easier way to make cinnamon rolls without sacrificing their deliciousness, there are plenty of recipes that do not require yeast. These recipes often utilize baking powder or baking soda as leavening agents, resulting in cinnamon rolls that are just as soft, tender, and flavorful as their yeast-based counterparts. You can easily make them at home with a few simple ingredients and steps. This article will provide you with a comprehensive guide to creating the perfect yeast-free cinnamon rolls, complete with tips and tricks to ensure a successful baking experience.
Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!
EASY CINNAMON ROLLS (NO YEAST REQUIRED!)
Easy NO YEAST Cinnamon Rolls that can be made, baked, and on your plate in under an hour!
Provided by Sam Merritt
Categories Dessert
Time 1h
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375F
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt and mix.
- Using a pastry cutter (or fork and knife if lacking) cut 5 Tablespoons of butter into dry mix
- Add milk and mix until all ingredients are combined.
- Dump dough onto a very well floured surface and roll until it forms a cohesive ball. Continue to flour the surface you are working with as needed.
- Generously sprinkle flour on the top of the ball of dough and place a large piece of wax paper on top. (If dough is too sticky, work in more flour until it is manageable)
- Use a rolling pin to roll dough out to roughly a 10x12" rectangle.
- Remove the wax paper and make your filling by combining brown sugar, sugar, and cinnamon and then stirring in butter and vanilla. This will be very much like a paste.
- Spread the filling over the rectangle of dough, leaving about ¼" of space as a perimeter around the filling.
- Carefully roll dough starting with one of the 12" ends and rolling tightly. Press the edge of the roll into the dough so that it sticks.
- Cut the log, spacing your cuts about 1" apart. If the log is not holding its shape well, transfer it to your freezer for about 10 minutes and then try to cut again (it should hold it's shape this way so you will have mostly round cinnamon rolls)
- Place the reserved 2 Tbsp of butter into a 9" pie pan and set it in your preheating oven for a few minutes until the butter has melted. Remove from oven.
- Place your cinnamon rolls in baking dish, they do not need to be touching, they will spread to fill their surrounding area.
- Bake on 375F for 28-30 minutes (beginning to lightly brown around edges). Prepare your icing while the rolls are baking.
- With mixer, combine cream cheese and butter and vanilla.
- Gradually add sugar, scraping down the sides of the bowl as needed.
- Add milk, stirring until combined.
- When cinnamon rolls are finished, remove from oven and allow to cool for 5 minutes before spreading icing over rolls.
- These cinnamon rolls are nice and soft. Keep in mind that the warmer they are, the harder it will be to separate one from the other. But if you go in for one cinnamon roll and end up with one and a half, it's really not the worst thing that could happen, right?
Nutrition Facts : Calories 339 kcal, ServingSize 1 roll, Carbohydrate 55 g, Protein 3 g, Fat 12 g, SaturatedFat 7 g, TransFat 1 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 280 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 37 g
QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS - NO YEAST
These wonderful cinnamon rolls are on the table in an hour - no waiting for hours or overnight. They are simple and quick to put together.
Provided by hannah234
Categories Breakfast
Time 50m
Yield 18 small rolls, 18 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- For the filling, in a small bowl combine softened butter, brown sugar and cinnamon to form a crumbly mixture.
- Sprinkle 1/2 of the mixture over the bottom of a 9x9 pan.
- In a large bowl mix together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- Cut in softened butter (sometimes your hands are the best tools).
- Stir in milk to form a soft dough.
- Roll out dough on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 1/4 inch thick.
- Spread the remaining filling on the rolled out dough.
- Roll up the rectangle, with a sharp knife slice into 18 small rolls (12 if you want them a little bigger).
- Bake for 20-25 min at 400°F.
- For glaze, combine powdered sugar and milk in a small bowl and stir until smooth.
- Once rolls are finished, drizzle on glaze and serve warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 165.2, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 3.2, Cholesterol 13.8, Sodium 259.8, Carbohydrate 28.5, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 16.6, Protein 2
EASY HOMEMADE CINNAMON ROLLS WITHOUT YEAST
Preheat your oven for a family favorite recipe for Easy Homemade Cinnamon Rolls Without Yeast, which are topped with cream cheese frosting.
Provided by Kelly Senyei
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, sugar, cinnamon and salt.
- In a small saucepan set over low heat, combine the milk and butter. Cook just until the butter is melted. (Alternately, microwave the milk and butter together. See Kelly's Notes.)
- Add the milk mixture to the flour, and using a spatula, mix just until combined.
- Flour your work surface then turn out the dough and knead it for 1 minute until it comes together in a smooth ball. If the dough feels overly sticky, add more flour as needed, but do not over-knead the dough.
- Cover the dough loosely with a damp towel and let it rest for 15 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Grease an 8- or 9-inch baking dish with butter.
- Lightly flour your work surface then roll the dough into a 10x14-inch rectangle.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Brush the dough all over with the melted butter then sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture on top.
- Beginning at the long end, tightly roll the dough up into a log. Trim off the edges then slice the log into 9 rolls.
- Arrange the rolls in the greased baking dish.
- Bake the rolls for 25 to 30 minutes until they are pale golden and baked through. While the rolls are baking, make the frosting.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the cream cheese and butter. Using a handheld mixer, beat the ingredients until smooth then add the vanilla and beat just until combined.
- Add the confectioners' sugar and beat just until combined.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let them cool completely before frosting and serving.
- The milk and butter must be melted together. Using cold milk causes the melted better to resolidify, which leads to an uneven dough.
- ★ Did you make this recipe? Don't forget to give it a star rating below!
Nutrition Facts : Calories 351 kcal, Carbohydrate 50 g, Protein 4 g, Fat 15 g, SaturatedFat 9 g, Cholesterol 43 mg, Sodium 185 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 27 g, ServingSize 1 serving
QUICK CINNAMON ROLLS
Quick and easy cinnamon rolls from scratch, with no yeast, proofing, or kneading necessary!
Provided by shaunawillman
Categories Bread
Time 40m
Yield 18
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Brush a 9-inch square baking dish with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Whisk flour, 2 tablespoons white sugar, baking powder, and salt together in a large bowl. Work 3 tablespoons softened butter into flour mixture using your hands. Beat milk and egg together in another bowl; pour into flour-butter mixture and stir with a rubber spatula until a soft dough forms.
- Turn dough out onto a floured work surface and roll dough into a 1/4-inch thick rectangle. Brush surface of dough with 2 tablespoons melted butter.
- Whisk 1/2 cup white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon together in a small bowl. Sprinkle 1/2 of the cinnamon sugar mixture in the bottom of the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle remaining cinnamon sugar over butter-brushed dough. Roll dough around filling to form a log; cut log into 18 rolls and place rolls in the prepared baking dish.
- Bake in the preheated oven until rolls are set, 20 to 25 minutes.
- Beat confectioners' sugar, cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, and vanilla extract together in a bowl until frosting is smooth. Top hot cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.5 calories, Carbohydrate 31.6 g, Cholesterol 36.7 mg, Fat 9.9 g, Fiber 0.6 g, Protein 2.7 g, SaturatedFat 6.1 g, Sodium 262.1 mg, Sugar 20.3 g
YEAST-FREE CINNAMON ROLLS
Delicious cinnamon goodness. A total winner.
Provided by Nina
Categories Bread Quick Bread Recipes
Time 38m
Yield 4
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Spray 4 muffin cups with cooking spray.
- Mix flour, 1 tablespoon white sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl.
- Whisk milk, 2 tablespoons butter, and apple cider vinegar together in a small bowl. Pour over the flour mixture; mix until a soft dough forms.
- Dust a flat work surface with flour. Roll dough out to a 6x7-inch rectangle. Spread remaining 2 tablespoons butter on top.
- Mix remaining 1 tablespoon white sugar, brown sugar, and cinnamon in a small bowl. Sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
- Roll dough lengthwise into a log. Cut into 4 pieces using a sharp serrated knife. Place 1 piece in each muffin cup.
- Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown on all sides, 13 to 15 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 262 calories, Carbohydrate 35.7 g, Cholesterol 32 mg, Fat 12.2 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 7.6 g, Sodium 305.3 mg, Sugar 17.1 g
EASY NO-YEAST CINNAMON ROLLS
Cinnamon rolls are always a good idea, but traditional yeast-risen versions aren't exactly a treat you can make on a whim. This recipe, however, comes together in under an hour. Adapted from "At Home With Magnolia: Classic American Recipes From the Owner of Magnolia Bakery" by Allysa Torey, this formula uses baking powder and baking soda to make the dough rise quickly. Toasted pecans add crunch to the cinnamon-sugar filling, and a tangy cream cheese glaze blankets the top of the rolls. The end result is tender, chewy and cakey rolls that taste best when unspooled bit by bit and eaten with your fingers.
Provided by Margaux Laskey
Time 45m
Yield 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Heat oven to 400 degrees. Lightly grease a 9-inch round cake pan.
- Make the filling: In a medium bowl, using a flexible spatula or wooden spoon, mix butter, brown sugar and cinnamon until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pecans. Set aside.
- Make the rolls: In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Add the oil and, using a flexible spatula or wooden spoon, mix until incorporated. (It might be a little lumpy. That's OK!) Stir in the buttermilk until just blended. Gather the dough into a ball and knead on a lightly floured surface until smooth, about 1 minute. Roll out the dough into a 15-by-8-inch rectangle.
- Gently spread the filling evenly over the dough, leaving a ¼-inch border all around. Starting from one of the long sides, roll up the dough into a tight cylinder. Rotate the roll so that the seam is against the work surface. Using a serrated knife, cut the roll crosswise into eight equal slices. Transfer the rolls to the prepared pan, spacing them evenly. (At this point, you can wrap with plastic wrap and refrigerate for a day or 2, or freeze for up to 3 months. Allow to come to room temperature before proceeding.)
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden.
- While the rolls bake, make the glaze: In a medium bowl, using a rubber spatula or wooden spoon, beat the cream cheese until smooth, 1 to 2 minutes. Add the confectioners' sugar and beat well. Add the milk and vanilla, and beat until smooth and creamy. Set aside.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and allow to cool for 3 to 4 minutes before coating with the glaze. Serve warm.
Tips:
- Make sure your butter is cold and cut into small pieces. This will help it incorporate evenly into the flour and create a flaky crust.
- Don't overwork the dough. Overworking the dough will make it tough.
- Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before rolling it out. This will help the dough to be less sticky and easier to work with.
- Roll out the dough to a thickness of about 1/4 inch. If the dough is too thick, the cinnamon rolls will be too dense.
- Sprinkle the dough evenly with cinnamon sugar. Don't skimp on the cinnamon sugar, or your cinnamon rolls will be bland.
- Roll up the dough tightly, starting from one long side and working your way to the other. Make sure the roll is tight, or the cinnamon rolls will fall apart when you bake them.
- Cut the dough into 12 even slices. Use a sharp knife to make clean cuts.
- Place the cinnamon rolls in a greased 9x13 inch baking dish. Make sure the cinnamon rolls are touching each other, or they will dry out while baking.
- Bake the cinnamon rolls at 350 degrees Fahrenheit for 25-30 minutes, or until they are golden brown.
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool for a few minutes before frosting them. This will help the frosting to set.
Conclusion:
These cinnamon rolls are the perfect way to start your day or to enjoy as a special treat. They are easy to make and can be customized to your own liking. Whether you like them gooey or crispy, with or without nuts, these cinnamon rolls are sure to please everyone.
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