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Gluten Free Cinnamon Rolls

Indulge in these warm, gooey cinnamon rolls filled with cinnamon goodness and topped with cream cheese icing, all without the gluten.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 servings
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Dough Ingredients
  • 1 16oz bag Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix See notes
  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 4 1/2 tsp instant yeast (or two packets)
  • 1 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp kosher salt
  • 1 1/4 cups water
  • 1/2 cup unsalted butter, sliced into tablespoons vegan butter can be substituted
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 large egg See notes for vegan substitute
  • cornstarch for dusting
Filling Ingredients
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter, very soft vegan butter can be substituted
  • 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tbsp ground cinnamon
Icing Ingredients
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter, room temp vegan butter can be substituted
  • 4 oz cream cheese, room temp vegan cream cheese can be substituted
  • 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla bean paste (or vanilla extract)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a large bowl, combine Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Bread Mix, sugar, yeast, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
  2. In another bowl, whisk together water, melted butter, apple cider vinegar, egg, and egg white.
  3. Gradually mix the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients until dough forms.
  4. Dust your surface with cornstarch and knead the dough lightly.
Rolling and Rising
  1. Spread a softened butter on top, sprinkle with brown sugar and cinnamon, then roll it up tightly.
  2. Slice the dough into rolls, place them in a greased baking dish, and let them rise in a warm area for about 30 minutes.
Baking
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
Icing
  1. While baking, mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla until smooth.
  2. Drizzle the icing over the warm rolls and enjoy!

Notes

These cinnamon rolls can be prepared the night before. They can be stored in the fridge for 3-4 days, and individual rolls can be reheated in the microwave for about 15-20 seconds.