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Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls Recipe
Ingredients
  • 1 tablespoon of active dry yeast
  • 2/3 cup low-fat milk
  • 1/4 cup organic cane sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter
  • 1/4 cup sunflower oil
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 egg
  • 1 1/2 cups gluten free flour
  • 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Filling:
  • 1/2 cup organic brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup chopped pecans
  • 3 teaspoons of cinnamon
  • 6 tablespoons of unsalted butter softened
  • Icing:
  • 8 ounces of light cream cheese
  • 1 cup of powered sugar
  • 2 tablespoons of unsalted butter softened
  • 1/2 teaspoon of vanilla
Instructions
  1. Dissolve the yeast in warmed milk and allow to bubble/foam
  2. Add sugar, butter, sunflower oil, and vanilla and mix to combine
  3. Add egg and mix thoroughly
  4. Mix gluten free flour with xanthan gum, baking powder, baking soda, and salt in a separate bowl
  5. Add flour mixture to wet ingredients and mix until combined
  6. Once dough has risen, roll out between 2 pieces of greased parchment paper (square should be approximately 13x13" and 1/4 inch thick)
  7. Brush a small amount of milk onto dough
  8. Spread filling on top of dough, leaving a 1 inch margin all the way around
  9. Starting from the top of the parchment paper, roll the dough towards you into a log
  10. Using a serrated knife, cut the log into 10 equal pieces
  11. Place rolls in a round, greased baking pan/dish
  12. Allow to rise for 30-60 minutes, if desired
  13. Bake at 400 degrees F for 18-20 minutes or until a knife inserted in between the rolls comes out clean. Do not over-bake
  14. Remove from oven and ice immediately