Yeast-Free Greek Yogurt Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

A simple Greek yogurt-based yeast-free cinnamon roll recipe! These tasty cinnamon rolls are easier to make and take less time. 

Cinnamon Roll Dough: – 2 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour – 2 tsp baking powder – ¼ tsp baking soda – ½ tsp sea salt – ¼ cup coconut sugar* – ½ cup unsalted butter melted and cooled – ⅔ cup whole milk Greek yogurt** – 1 large egg well beaten For the Cinnamon Sugar Filling: – 3 Tbsp unsalted butter softened – ⅓ cup coconut sugar* – 1 Tbsp ground cinnamon – Pinch sea salt Powdered Sugar Glaze: – 1 cup powdered sugar – 2 Tbsp water – ¼ tsp pure vanilla extract

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Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and gently oil or butter an 8-inch square baking pan, cake pan, or pie pan. 

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Mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, baking soda, sea salt, and coconut sugar in a large bowl. This recipe works in a stand mixer with a paddle. 

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With a wooden spoon or rubber spatula, combine the melted butter, beaten egg, and whole milk Greek yoghurt (wet ingredients) into a thick, sticky dough.  

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I press the dough into a broad rectangle with my hands rather than a rolling pin on a floured parchment paper. 

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To prepare the filling, combine the cinnamon, sugar, and salt from the sea in a small bowl and whisk to combine.

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Evenly distribute softened butter on dough. Room-temperature butter is soft and spreadable.Cover the dough with cinnamon-sugar.   

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Help roll the dough into a log with parchment paper. The dough may adhere to the parchment paper, but it should roll easily. Press the dough back together if it breaks apart. 

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Cut the log into 1-inch rolls using a sharp knife. Place raw rolls in pan.For 20–25 minutes, bake cinnamon rolls on the centre rack of the preheated oven until slightly golden brown. 

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Check cinnamon roll doneness with an instant-read thermometer in the centre. Full cook is 190–200°F.Select cinnamon bun frosting.  

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One cup powdered sugar and two teaspoons water in a small basin make a basic glaze. Make cream cheese or buttercream icing. 

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