cinnamon roll recipe no yeast

Experience the magic of soft, gooey, bakery-style cinnamon rolls right from your kitchen. This homemade cinnamon roll recipe delivers rich, buttery swirls filled with cinnamon sugar and topped with creamy frosting a true comfort treat for any occasion. Find more healthy and tasty Cinnamon Roll Recipe ideas here.

cinnamon roll recipe
cinnamon roll recipe

Ingredients

For the Dough:

  • 1 cup warm milk (115°F)
  • 2 ½ teaspoons instant dry yeast
  • 2 large eggs (room temperature)
  • ⅓ cup salted butter (softened or melted, not hot)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 ½ cups bread flour (divided)

For the Filling:

  • ½ cup salted butter (softened)
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons cinnamon
  • ½ cup heavy cream (for pouring over unbaked rolls)

For the Frosting:

  • 6 ounces cream cheese (softened)
  • ⅓ cup salted butter (softened)
  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • ½ tablespoon maple extract (or vanilla extract)

Directions

  • Warm the milk to 115°F and sprinkle yeast on top. Let it sit for 3–4 minutes until it becomes slightly frothy.
  • Add eggs, butter, and sugar to the milk mixture, then mix until well combined.
  • Add salt and 4 cups of flour, mixing gently until just combined. Let the mixture rest for 5 minutes.
  • Switch to a dough hook and knead for 5–7 minutes, adding up to ½ cup more flour if needed. The dough should be elastic and slightly tacky.
  • Transfer the dough to a greased bowl, cover it, and let it rise in a warm spot until nearly doubled in size (about 30 minutes).
  • In a separate bowl, combine butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon to make the filling.
  • Once the dough has risen, turn it out onto a floured surface and roll it into a 24×15-inch rectangle.
  • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough.
  • Roll the dough tightly from the long edge and cut it into 12 even rolls using a serrated knife or unflavored dental floss.
  • Arrange rolls in a greased 9×13-inch baking pan. Cover and let rise for another 20 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F.
  • Warm the heavy cream slightly and pour it over the unbaked rolls.
  • Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. If they brown too quickly, cover loosely with foil.
  • While rolls cool, beat together cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, and extract until smooth.
  • Spread the frosting over the warm or cooled rolls before serving.
cinnabon cinnamon roll recipe
cinnabon cinnamon roll recipe

Preparation Details

  • Prep Time: 30 minutes
  • Cook Time: 22 minutes
  • Rise Time: 50 minutes
  • Total Time: 1 hour 42 minutes
  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls