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A tray of freshly baked gluten-free cinnamon rolls topped with melting cream cheese frosting.

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Calories: 345

Ingredients
  

  • 3 cups (420g) gluten-free all-purpose flour blend with xanthan gum
  • 1/4 cup (50g) granulated sugar
  • 1 tablespoon (9g) instant yeast
  • 1 teaspoon (6g) fine sea salt
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 cup (240ml) whole milk, warmed to 110°F
  • 4 tablespoons (56g) unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 large egg , room temperature
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1/2 cup (113g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1 cup (200g) light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
  • 4 ounces (113g) cream cheese, softened
  • 1/4 cup (56g) unsalted butter, softened
  • 1.5 cups (180g) powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 tablespoons mil k

Method
 

  1. Whisk together the gluten-free flour, granulated sugar, instant yeast, salt, and baking powder in the bowl of a stand mixer.
  2. Add the warm milk, melted butter, egg, and apple cider vinegar to the dry mixture.
  3. Using the paddle attachment, beat on medium-high speed for 4 minutes until the dough is smooth, thick, and slightly tacky.
  4. Transfer the dough to a sheet of parchment paper lightly dusted with gluten-free flour and roll into a 12x15 inch rectangle.
  5. Spread the 1/2 cup softened butter evenly across the dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border at the edges.
  6. Mix the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl, then sprinkle evenly over the buttered dough.
  7. Using the parchment paper to assist, roll the dough tightly into a log starting from the long side.
  8. Slice the log into 12 equal rounds using unflavored dental floss or a sharp serrated knife.
  9. Place the rolls into a greased 9x13 inch baking pan, cover loosely with plastic wrap, and let rise in a warm spot for 60 minutes.
  10. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  11. Bake for 22-25 minutes until the rolls are lightly golden and the internal temperature reaches 190°F.
  12. Whisk the cream cheese, 1/4 cup softened butter, powdered sugar, vanilla, and 2 tablespoons milk until smooth.
  13. Spread the frosting over the rolls while still warm to allow it to slightly melt into the layers.