Quick Cinnamon Rolls (1-Hour No Yeast Recipe)
Craving cinnamon rolls but short on time? No problem! With self-rising flour, Greek yogurt, and no yeast needed, you can whip up these warm and gooey Quick Cinnamon Rolls in just an hour—perfect for a speedy and delicious breakfast fix!
Prep Time30 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time55 minutes mins
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 288kcal
9 inch cast iron skillet
8 inch cake pan
Dough
- 2 cups self-rising flour
- 1 ¼ cups Greek yogurt
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Cinnamon sugar filling
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter very soft
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoons cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon kosher salt or a pinch of table salt
Cream cheese glaze
- 4 oz Cream Cheese room temperature
- 1 cup Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 tablespoon milk
Make the dough
Mix together your Greek yogurt, granulated sugar, and a splash of vanilla. Add sifted self rising flour to the mixture.
Use a flexible spatula to mix together the dough, pressing the wet yogurt into the flour to help it absorb. continue mixing until there is very little dry flour visible.
If the dough seems too dry, add 1 tablespoon additional yogurt at a time, mixing in well before adding up to 2 more tablespoons.
If the dough seems too wet, add one tablespoon more of self-rising flour at a time, up to 3 tablespoons more.
Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and use your hands to knead the dough for 2 to 3 minutes, or until the dough is fairly smooth and has a slightly tacky surface.
If the dough is still sticking to your hand, lightly flour the dough and your hands and continue kneading.
The dough should feel like the sticky part of a post-it note and, if you poke it gently, no wet dough should stick to your finger.
Cover the ball of dough with a kitchen towel and let rest for 15 minutes while you make the filling and the glaze.
Make the filling
Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a skillet or cake pan with parchment paper.
Microwave your softened butter for about 10 seconds, allowing some of it to melt. Add brown sugar, cinnamon, and a bit of salt.
Mix well with a spatula until you have a smooth cinnamon sugar butter. Set aside.
Make the cream cheese glaze
Use hand mixer to beat 4 ounces of cream cheese with one cup of powdered sugar until roughly combined. Add 1 to 2 tablespoons of milk, up to 3 tablespoons.
Continue mixing until you have a smooth glaze the consistency of plain yogurt.
Roll out the cinnamon rolls
Flour your surface and roll your dough out about ¼ inch thick, making a rectangle about 9 inches by 15 inches.
Spread your filling over the surface and cut it into anywhere between eight and 12 strips, depending on how many individual rolls you want.
Roll each strip of dough into a spiral, tucking the end underneath.
Place the rolls, touching each other, into a parchment paper lined cake pan or 8 inch small cast-iron skillet.
Optional: Before baking drizzle over all of the rolls with 2 tablespoons of warm heavy cream. This will help your cinnamon rolls to stay moist and fluffy for longer.
Bake at 350°F for 20 to 25 minutes, or until golden brown. Allowed to cool in the pan for 10 to 15 minutes before spreading generously with your glaze.
Measuring flour: I always recommend weighing your ingredients but, if you don't have a scale, use the spoon and scoop method of measuring your flour. First fluff the flour with a spoon, then gently spoon it into a measuring cup without packing it down. Level off the excess with a flat edge, like a knife, for the most accurate measurement.
Storage: Keep the cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days or in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Reheating: Microwave your individual cinnamon rolls for about 15 to 30 seconds, keeping in mind that the cream cheese glaze will melt.
Calories: 288kcal | Carbohydrates: 45g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 25mg | Sodium: 108mg | Potassium: 99mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 300IU | Vitamin C: 0.01mg | Calcium: 61mg | Iron: 0.4mg