Craving the warm, gooey goodness of cinnamon rolls but don't have hours to wait for dough to rise? Get ready to revolutionize your baking game with these lightning-fast, no-yeast cinnamon rolls that will have your kitchen smelling like a bakery in just 35 minutes! Imagine sinking your teeth into soft, tender rolls packed with sweet cinnamon flavor and topped with a decadent glaze - all without the complicated traditional yeast-based process. Whether you're a baking novice or a seasoned pro looking for a shortcut, this recipe is about to become your new weekend breakfast superhero!
Prep Time: 15 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 35 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 12 rolls
Ingredients
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tbsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1 tbsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 cup icing sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tbsp milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the 2 cups of all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup of sugar, 1 tablespoon of baking powder, and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together the 1/2 cup of milk and 1/4 cup of melted butter until well combined.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
- Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for 2-3 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
- In a small bowl, mix together the 1 tablespoon of cinnamon and 1/4 cup of brown sugar.
- Roll out the dough into a large rectangle, about 1/4 inch thick.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture evenly over the dough, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges.
- Roll the dough into a tight log, starting from the long side.
- Cut the log into 12 equal pieces.
- Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving about 1 inch of space between each roll.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze by whisking together the 1 cup of icing sugar and 2 tablespoons of milk until smooth.
- Remove the rolls from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the glaze over the warm rolls and serve.
Tips
- Use room temperature ingredients to ensure smooth mixing and consistent dough texture.
- Don't overwork the dough - knead just until it comes together to keep rolls tender.
- For perfectly even rolls, use dental floss or a sharp knife to slice the log.
- Check rolls at the 18-minute mark to prevent over-browning.
- Let rolls cool slightly before glazing to prevent the icing from melting completely.
- For extra richness, brush melted butter on top of rolls before baking.
- Experiment with adding chopped nuts or raisins to the cinnamon sugar filling for variety.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 220kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 3g
Fat: 8g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Cholesterol: 20mg
