Copycat Cinnabon Cinnamon Rolls (Gluten-Free Version)

1h 40m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Add gluten-free King Arthur Measure for Measure flour to a large bowl.
  2. 2Add a package of yeast to the flour mixture.
  3. 3Add 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder to the mixture.
  4. 4Add 2 teaspoons of xanthan gum to the mixture.
  5. 5Add 1/4 cup of sugar to the mixture.
  6. 6Add 1 teaspoon of salt to the mixture.
  7. 7Mix all the dry ingredients together to combine.
  8. 8In a separate bowl, add 3/4 cup of warm water.
  9. 9Add 3 tablespoons of whole psyllium husk to the warm water.
  10. 10Mix the psyllium husk and water together really well until it forms a gel.
  11. 11Add 1/2 cup of warm milk to the flour mixture.
  12. 12Add 3 tablespoons of melted butter to the flour mixture.
  13. 13Add the psyllium gel to the flour mixture.
  14. 14Add one room-temperature egg to the flour mixture.
  15. 15Attach the bowl to a stand mixer fitted with a dough hook attachment.
  16. 16Knead the dough for about 5 minutes until it becomes smooth, starting the timer once all ingredients begin to combine.
  17. 17For the filling, add one stick of softened salted butter to a bowl.
  18. 18Add 3/4 cup of packed light brown sugar to the butter.
  19. 19Add 2 tablespoons of Korintje cinnamon to the butter and brown sugar.
  20. 20Mix the filling ingredients until they form one cohesive paste.
  21. 21Grease a baking pan with the butter wrapper.
  22. 22Sprinkle your work surface with a little bit of gluten-free flour.
  23. 23Roll out the dough into a large rectangle.
  24. 24Spread the filling evenly over the entire surface of the rolled-out dough.
  25. 25Cut the dough into approximately 2-inch strips.
  26. 26Starting at one edge, carefully roll up each strip into a cinnamon roll shape.
  27. 27Place the rolled cinnamon rolls into the greased baking pan.
  28. 28Cover the pan with plastic wrap and let the rolls rise for about 1 to 1.5 hours.
  29. 29Pour some heavy cream over the risen cinnamon rolls.
  30. 30Cover the pan with aluminum foil and bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 20 minutes.
  31. 31After 20 minutes, remove the foil and continue baking for another 10 to 15 minutes until golden brown.
  32. 32Spread cream cheese frosting (optionally mixed with caramel) over the warm cinnamon rolls.
  33. 33Serve and enjoy your copycat Cinnabon cinnamon rolls.

Ingredients

  • 2.66 cups gluten-free King Arthur Measure for Measure flour
  • 1 package yeast
  • 1.5 teaspoons baking powder
  • 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
  • 0.25 cup sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 0.75 cup warm water
  • 3 tablespoons whole psyllium husk
  • 0.5 cup warm milk
  • 3 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1 room temperature egg
  • 1 stick softened salted butter
  • 0.75 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 tablespoons Korintje cinnamon
  • heavy cream
  • cream cheese frosting
  • caramel

Equipment

large bowlmeasuring cupsmeasuring spoonssmall bowlstand mixer with dough hook attachmentrolling pinbaking panplastic wrapaluminum foilspatula

Tips

  • Do not put the butter in the microwave for the filling; it should be softened, not melted.
  • When kneading the dough, it will look dry and crumbly at first; set a 5-minute timer to knead once it starts to come together.