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How to Make Homemade Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the smell of warm cinnamon rolls baking in the oven. These tender, gooey pastries are a beloved favorite for breakfast or dessert, and now, with this homemade gluten-free version, everyone can enjoy them. Whether you follow a gluten-free diet or simply love the comforting flavors of cinnamon and sugar, this recipe is sure to become a staple in your kitchen.

Making gluten-free cinnamon rolls from scratch may seem daunting at first, but with a little patience ...

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup white sugar
  • 2 ¼ teaspoons quick-rise yeast
  • 1 ¾ cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
  • 2 ½ teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 ½ teaspoons xanthan gum
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ⅔ cup milk
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • ¼ cup olive oil
  • 1 large egg
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour, or as needed
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
  • ⅓ cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
  • 2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
  • ¾ cup powdered sugar
  • ½ tablespoon lemon juice
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 dash salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 25 mins
  • Cook Time: 25 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 rolls

  • Make dough: Combine sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
  • Place milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until 110 to 115 degrees F (43 to 46 degrees C), about 45 seconds. Whisk into yeast mixture and set aside to proof, about 5 minutes.
  • Combine proofed yeast with olive oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix for a few seconds, then slowly add flour mixture. Mix with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until dough thickens and loses some of its stickiness, about 1 1/2 minutes.
  • Cover a work surface with plastic wrap and a light layer of flour. Place dough in the center, dust with a little more flour, and cover with another sheet of plastic wrap. Roll out to a 10x13-inch rectangle; remove the top layer of plastic wrap.
  • Make filling: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread melted butter over dough; sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over top.
  • Starting at a long edge, roll dough up like a jelly roll, using the plastic wrap to help lift and roll as you go. Lightly sprinkle dough with more flour and cut into 10 pieces with a sharp knife. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm spot to rise for 15 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bake rolls in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 22 to 27 minutes.
  • Make frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. Mix in lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
  • Remove cinnamon rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle frosting over top.

    • Nutrition

    351 cal.

    • Total Fat: 18g
    • Saturated Fat: 8g
    • Cholesterol: 49mg
    • Sodium: 385mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 47g
    • Dietary Fiber: 4g
    • Total Sugars: 27g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 137mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 76mg

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