| Prep: 30 mins | Cook: 25 mins | Difficulty: Intermediate | Serves: 6 |
| kcal | fat | saturates | carbs |
| 378 | 12g | 7g | 65g |
| sugars | fibre | protein | salt |
| 30g | 2g | 5g | 0.30g |
About Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll
Welcoming a familiar aroma to the morning is one of life’s simple pleasures, and our Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll offers just that. Each bite is a symphony of sweet brown sugar, comforting cinnamon, and a delightful pastry all draped in a delicate glaze. We’ve strived to create a bread that can be enjoyed by all, using ingredients that ensure a gluten-free treat without compromise. The result: a delightfully tender, fluffy roll that you’d never guess was gluten-free. Interwoven with fragrant cinnamon filling, it’s the perfect solution to your sweet cravings.
Indulgent, Yet Dietary-Consistent
The brilliance of our Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll lies in the careful balance of its components. Each ingredient plays a crucial role in ensuring the bread’s texture and taste remains uncompromised despite it being gluten-free. Typical to a bread dough, we use warm milk, melted butter, and vegetable oil to provide the necessary fat; granulated sugar and yeast for fermentation; and eggs to bind it all together. However, we step away from tradition through the inclusion of apple cider vinegar, rice flour, tapioca flour, and xanthan gum to create a dough that’s delightfully fluffy and light yet holds together without a speck of gluten in sight.
A Delicious Display of Harmony and Balance
A cinnamon roll is nothing without its signature filling, and ours does not disappoint. The heart of our Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll lies in the harmony between sweet brown sugar, warm cinnamon, and a smidgen of butter that creates a filling that is sweet yet slightly spicy and undeniably comforting. And to finish it off, a simple yet elegant glaze of powdered sugar, milk, and a hint of vanilla ties it all together with a lovely sweetness that’s not too cloying.
The inspiration for our Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll stems from traditional sweet bread offerings shared among cultures, from the Swedish ‘kanelbulle’ to the American ‘sticky bun’. But rest assured, our version does more than just parallel these classics, it stands a class apart. The Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll truly shines as a star in its own right, offering a trip down memory lane to those who are gluten-free and a delightful treat to those who aren’t.
While a delight on its own, this gluten-free cinnamon roll also pairs well with a cup of morning coffee or a scoop of vanilla ice-cream as an after-dinner dessert. The comforting and familiar flavor profile manages to complement various other dishes, making it a versatile addition to any meal.
Further enrich your baking prowess and indulge your sweet tooth by diving into our Gluten-Free Cinnamon Roll recipe. It’s sure to impress and satisfy, even in the most discerning of palates.
What You’ll Need
- For the Cinnamon Rolls:
- 1 cup warm milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast (1 standard packet)
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup melted butter (dairy or non-dairy)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 2 eggs
- 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 cups rice flour
- 3/4 cup tapioca flour
- 1 teaspoon xanthan gum
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- For the Cinnamon Filling:
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon
- 1/3 cup softened butter (dairy or non-dairy)
- For the Glaze:
- 1 cup powdered sugar
- 2 tablespoons milk (dairy or non-dairy)
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
Method
Step One:
Start by preheating your oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Then, grease and flour a baking dish.
Step Two:
In a large bowl, combine the warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for about 10 minutes, or until frothy. Add the granulated sugar, melted butter, vegetable oil, eggs, and apple cider vinegar to the yeast mixture, stirring well to combine.
Step Three:
In a separate bowl, mix together the rice flour, tapioca flour, xanthan gum, and salt. Gradually add this dry mixture to the wet ingredients, stirring well after each addition. The dough should be sticky but manageable.
Step Four:
On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
Step Five:
To prepare the cinnamon filling, mix together the brown sugar, cinnamon, and softened butter in a small bowl. Spread this mixture evenly over the rolled out dough.
Step Six:
Roll the dough up lengthwise and cut into 12 equal pieces. Arrange the pieces, cut side down, in the prepared baking dish.
Step Seven:
Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the rolls are golden brown.
Step Eight:
While the rolls are baking, prepare the glaze. Mix together the powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla extract in a small bowl until smooth.
Step Nine:
Once the cinnamon rolls are done baking, remove them from the oven and let them cool slightly before drizzling the glaze on top. Serve warm and enjoy your gluten-free cinnamon rolls!
