Soft and Fluffy Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

I believe that the most delightful way to start the day is by indulging in a warm and fluffy gluten free cinnamon roll. It does not matter if you enjoy them topped with tangy cream cheese frosting or drizzled with sweet vanilla icing – this recipe has you sorted.

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These gluten free cinnamon rolls are remarkably quick and easy to make, soft and fluffy in texture and have a rich taste of cinnamon. What’s even better is that these rolls can easily be modified to suit a dairy free, egg free or even a vegan diet.

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

I cannot believe my self and am excited to share the recipe for gluten free cinnamon rolls which are super easy to make. It took quite a while for me to come up with the step by step instructions of this burnt breakfast delicacy.

I carefully made sure that the process of making this yeast dough was simple enough and rose to the occasion. After running ample tests, I can assure you this recipe yields a better than Cinnabon taste and can be made from the comfort of your kitchen!

Cinnamon rolls are quite possibly, one of the most enjoyed sweet Delights. They are primarily associated with baking and having them on festive days like Easter or Christmas is considered to be a norm for a majority of families. But who says you need to save these for special occasions? These cinnamon rolls are delightful for breakfast or even brunch.

Ingredients

1. Sugar: Granulated sugar activates the yeast and sweetens the dough. Brown sugar gives the filling a rich sweetness, while powdered sugar makes the frosting delectable.

2. Milk: Makes the dough moist. For those who don’t consume dairy, unsweetened almond milk is a great substitute.

3. Instant Yeast: This ingredient is required for the formation of foam within the dough and making the rolls fluffy and soft. Fleischmann’s RapidRise and Red Star QuickRise are great brands for these types of yeast.

4. Unsalted Butter: It increases the richness of the doug, binding the cinnamon filling and makes the frosting smooth. Not limited to dairy butter, vegan butter such as Smart Balance also works.

5. Eggs: They function as a binding agent in dough and improve its nutrient composition. As an alternative, Bob’s Red Mill gluten free egg replacer is a wonderful choice for egg free diets.

6. Apple Cider Vinegar: It helps achieve a moist and soft butter. Alternatively, you may use lemon juice.

7. Gluten-Free All-Purpose Flour with Xanthan Gum: (Yeast Baking Recommended) – Better Batter original, artisan and Pillsbury’s gluten free are easily accessible and work well. However, it should be noted that results differ based on usage of gluten free flour because not all blends are meant for yeast baking.

8 Baking Powder: It provides for additional leavening for the rolls to fluff up beautifully.

9. Salt: Salt enhances the taste of the frosting and the dough.

10. Heavy Whipping Cream: It makes the rolls incredibly soft and moist. Other options include half and half, full fat canned coconut milk unsweetened almond mil and whole milk.

11. Pure Vanilla Extract: It gives the filling and frosting a richer taste by providing warmth and depth.

12. Ground Cinnamon: Delivers that signature spiced flavor in the filling.

13. Cream Cheese: Passive is the word that describes the feel one gets when indulging in this rich, tangy frosting. Adaptation of the recipe for cream cheese that lacks dairy is possible, however, moderation in the amount of powdered sugar added is essential to give attention, as such cheese has softer consistency.

14. Vanilla Icing: For those wishing for a bit more refinement, a mix of powdered sugar, milk (or no milk at all), and vanilla can be combined to produce sweet icing.

Tips and Suggestions

• Mixing dough through a spoon will do if a stand mixer is not available, alongside manual kneading.
• If the milk is overheated, the yeast dies and the rolls don’t rise. Therefore, avoid overheating milk or butter. Liquids should be warm to the touch, like bathwater.
• Use a glass measuring cup for one minute in microwave and it shall reach the perfect 110-115 F for milk.
• Milking ones egg instantly to room temperature should be done by placing themselves (unbaked) in a bowl of warm water for roughly 5 minutes.
• To prevent the dough from sticking during rolling, flour should be dusted on the rolling pin.
• Don’t roll the dough too thin; gluten-free dough is less pliable than traditional dough so it cannot be stretched too much.
• When there are cracks in the dough, seal them with warm water. You can do so by smoothing your fingers over the cracks after dipping them in warm water.
• When rolling the dough, maintain a tight enough grip so that it does not lose its stance, however, gentle enough to avoid any fillings from spilling out. A soft grip does the job nicely.
• Make use of flavorless dental floss to slice the dough into equal rolls. This technique will ensure the dough remains free from any squeezing or pressing.
• The rolls should be allowed to rise in the oven as it is warming up. Just remember to set a timer and start the baking once the oven is warmed up to the suitable temperature.

So, Why Didn’t My Dough Rise?

If your dough does not rise, expired yeast or baking powder might just be the problem. It is imperative to check the expiration dates on both products. Also, activating the yeast too hot may harm it. If the yeast mixture does not bubble in step two, toss it out and replace it with a fresh batch of yeast.

Can I prepare this recipe in advance?

Of course, the cinnamon rolls can be started beforehand. All that is required is covering them in a plastic wrapper and putting them inside the fridge overnight. When it’s time to bake, allow them to heat up a little. Remove the wrapper and put the rolls on the mid oven rack, follow the second level of instruction provided in the recipe to complete.

Storage Instructions

Refrigerator:

Any cinnamon rolls left over should be kept in an airtight container. They may be stored at room temperature for two days if they are either plain or iced, but may be refrigerated for up to four days if they are frosted. After that, reheat them in an oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes, or for 20 to 30 seconds in the microwave.

Freezer:

With these cinnamon rolls, you get the option to freeze them before or after they are baked.

Before Baking: Once you have rolled the dough and cut it into pieces, freeze it. Cover the pan with foil and place it in the freezer for one month. When you’re getting ready to bake them, take the pan out of the fridge and place it on the counter to let the dough reach room temperature overnight. After this, continue with the recipe from the second rise.

After Baking: Leave the baked rolls to cool and then wrap it with foil, place it into a freeze bag or a container for two months, and will be fine; thaw them to room temperature and leave in an oven at 350°F for 10 to 15 minutes or in the microwave for 20 to 30 seconds.