Cinnamon Rolls
Quick cinnamon rolls — biscuit dough version (no yeast, no rising). Ready in 45 minutes vs 3+ hours for yeast version. Best with cream cheese glaze.
Prep Time
17 min
Cook Time
22 min
Servings
2
Calories
556 cal
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- Flour1 cups
- Cinnamon½ tsp
- Sugar¼ cup
- Butter¼ cup
- Milk½ cup
- Eggs1
All quantities scaled automatically from 2 servings.
Ingredients
Makes 2 servings · Use the Servings Scaler above to adjust
- Flour1 cups
- Cinnamon0.5 tsp
- Sugar0.25 cup
- Butter0.25 cup
- Milk0.5 cup
- Eggs1
Instructions
- 1
Heat oven to 375°F. Whisk 2 cups flour, 2 tablespoons sugar, 1 tablespoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt.
- 2
Cut in ½ cup cold cubed butter until crumbly. Stir in ¾ cup buttermilk to form a soft dough.
- 3
Roll dough into a 10×14 rectangle on floured surface.
- 4
Spread with 4 tablespoons softened butter. Sprinkle with mix of ¾ cup brown sugar + 2 tablespoons cinnamon.
- 5
Roll up tightly from long side. Slice into 12 rolls. Place in a greased 9×13 pan.
- 6
Bake 20-25 minutes until golden. While warm, drizzle with glaze (1 cup powdered sugar + 4 oz cream cheese + 2 tablespoons milk + 1 teaspoon vanilla).
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💡 Expert Tips
- 1.Cold butter. Flaky biscuit dough.
- 2.Don't overmix.
- 3.Glaze while warm.
- 4.45 minutes total vs 3+ hours for yeast.
🔬 Why It Works
Quick cinnamon rolls succeed because the biscuit dough provides flakiness without yeast. The shortcut is dramatic — 45 minutes vs 3+ hours. Cream cheese glaze provides the iconic finish.
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Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
Nutrition Facts
Per serving (recipe makes 2 servings)
* Percent Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values are estimates.
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