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Quick cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting in a parchment paper lined cast-iron pan.
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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
Cook Time25 minutes
Total Time55 minutes
Course: Bread, Breakfast, Brunch, Dessert, Snack
Cuisine: American
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 288kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

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

Instructions

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.

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Notes

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.

Nutrition

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
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