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Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls with Cream Cheese Glaze Recipe

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These gluten free cinnamon rolls are soft, fluffy, and filled with gooey centers, boasting a rich buttery flavor and topped with a deliciously sweet cream cheese glaze. Made entirely from scratch using Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix, they are perfectly tender and ideal for anyone seeking a delightful gluten-free breakfast or dessert treat.

Ingredients

Rolls

  • 1 16 ounce bag Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix (NOT all purpose flour!)
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • 1 packet instant yeast
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 1 ¼ cup milk
  • 2 eggs, room temperature
  • ⅓ cup butter, melted then cooled slightly
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ~ ¼ cup gluten free all purpose flour (for rolling the dough; do not add into the dough itself)

Filling

  • 6 tablespoons softened butter (dairy free or regular)
  • ¾ cup white sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon

Frosting

  • ¼ cup melted butter
  • 4 ounces cream cheese
  • 1 ½ cups powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  1. Combine Dry Ingredients: In the bowl of a stand mixer, add the gluten free bread mix, instant yeast, sugar, salt, and baking powder. Mix on low speed with the dough hook until combined thoroughly.
  2. Warm Milk: Warm the milk in the microwave for about 1 minute until it reaches bath water temperature (lukewarm). Ensure it’s not too hot to avoid killing the yeast, nor too cold to be ineffective.
  3. Add Wet Ingredients: With the mixer running on low, gradually pour in the warm milk, then the slightly cooled melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract. Mix for about 30 seconds.
  4. Scrape and Knead: Scrape down the sides and bottom of the bowl to incorporate all ingredients, then increase the mixer speed to medium/low and knead the dough for approximately 5 minutes until smooth and elastic.
  5. Rest Dough: Let the dough rest for a few minutes to relax.
  6. Prepare Filling: In a separate bowl, whisk together the cinnamon and sugar until evenly combined. Melt butter for the filling in the microwave for 15-20 seconds until softened but not fully melted, then set aside.
  7. Roll Dough: Transfer the dough onto a surface generously dusted with gluten free all purpose flour (using parchment paper for easier handling is recommended). Roll the dough into a 12×15 inch rectangle using a floured rolling pin.
  8. Apply Filling: Carefully brush the softened butter over the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle evenly with the cinnamon sugar mixture.
  9. Cut and Shape Rolls: Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise from the 15 inch side into 12 strips, each approximately 1 1/4 inch wide. Roll each strip tightly into a cinnamon roll and place them spaced apart in a greased 9×13 inch baking pan.
  10. Proof Rolls: Cover the pan with plastic wrap, then place a dish towel over it and let the rolls rise in a warm spot (such as on top of the oven) for 1 hour until puffed up but not quite doubled in size.
  11. Preheat Oven: Toward the end of the rising time, preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  12. Bake Rolls: Bake the cinnamon rolls in the preheated oven for 22 to 28 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through according to your preference.
  13. Prepare Glaze: While baking, whisk together melted butter and cream cheese until smooth. Gradually add powdered sugar about ½ cup at a time, whisking until the glaze is smooth and creamy. Stir in vanilla extract.
  14. Glaze and Serve: Once the rolls come out of the oven, allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes, then generously spread the cream cheese glaze over the warm rolls. Serve immediately for best flavor and texture.

Notes

  • For the filling, white sugar is recommended over brown sugar due to texture preference, but brown sugar can be used if desired.
  • This recipe specifically requires Bob’s Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Flour mix for best results; gluten free all purpose flour blends are not recommended as substitutions.
  • Ensuring the milk temperature is lukewarm is vital to activate the yeast properly without killing it.
  • Allow sufficient spacing between rolls in the baking pan to accommodate their expansion during baking.

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