Imagine creating mouthwatering, bakery-style cinnamon rolls without hours of complicated preparation or advanced baking skills. These incredibly simple two-ingredient dough cinnamon rolls will revolutionize your breakfast and dessert game! With just Greek yogurt and self-rising flour as the base, you can whip up a batch of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls in under 30 minutes that will have your family and friends thinking you've secretly trained as a professional pastry chef.
Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 20 mins
Total Time: 30 mins
Cuisine: American
Serves: 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1 cup Greek yogurt
- 1.5 cups self-rising flour
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- 1/4 cup butter, melted
- 1/2 cup powdered sugar (for icing)
- 1 tablespoon milk (for icing)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- In a large mixing bowl, combine the Greek yogurt and self-rising flour. Mix thoroughly until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms. If the dough feels too wet, add a little more flour; if too dry, add a small amount of yogurt.
- Lightly dust a clean work surface with flour. Transfer the dough onto the surface and gently knead for 1-2 minutes until smooth.
- Roll the dough into a rectangular shape, approximately 12x8 inches, using a rolling pin. Ensure the surface is evenly flattened to about 1/4 inch thickness.
- In a small bowl, mix the sugar and cinnamon together to create the filling.
- Brush the rolled-out dough with melted butter, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture evenly across the buttered surface of the dough.
- Carefully roll the dough from the long side, creating a tight log. Use a sharp knife or dental floss to cut the log into 8 equal pieces.
- Place the cinnamon roll pieces onto the prepared baking sheet, leaving some space between each roll.
- Brush the tops of the rolls with remaining melted butter.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through.
- While rolls are baking, prepare the icing by whisking powdered sugar and milk together in a small bowl until smooth.
- Remove rolls from the oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Drizzle the prepared icing over warm cinnamon rolls.
- Serve immediately and enjoy the warm, soft cinnamon rolls!
Tips
- Temperature Matters: Ensure your Greek yogurt is at room temperature for the smoothest dough consistency.
- Don't Overwork the Dough: Gently knead just until smooth to keep rolls tender.
- Use Dental Floss for Perfect Cuts: Slide unflavored dental floss under the rolled log and cross over the top for clean, even slices.
- Check Oven Accuracy: Use an oven thermometer to confirm the correct baking temperature.
- For Extra Softness: Cover rolls with a clean kitchen towel while cooling to keep them moist.
- Customize Your Icing: Add a dash of vanilla extract or a sprinkle of cinnamon to the glaze for extra flavor.
- Storage Tip: Store leftover rolls in an airtight container and warm briefly before serving.
Nutrition Facts
Calories: 250kcal
Carbohydrates: 35g
Protein: 8g
Fat: 10g
Saturated Fat: 6g
Cholesterol: 30mg
