No-Knead Cinnamon Rolls

This is probably the best cinnamon roll recipe ever. Learn how to make the ultimate best homemade cinnamon rolls with this no-knead recipe. These no-knead cinnamon rolls are fluffy, soft, and perfectly gooey. Don't forget to generously spread that delicious cream cheese frosting for the perfect dessert or breakfast treat.

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon rolls

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 20

Total Time 40

Servings servings

Calories 559kcal

Author Ioana

Cost 100

Equipment

1 Pressure cooker notes optional

Ingredients

For The Dough

2 1/4 tsp instant yeast
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 tsp sugar to activate the yeast
2 large eggs room temperature
1 cup milk lukewarm
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup unsalted butter melted
1 tsp salt

Cinnamon Filling

1 cup brown sugar packed
3 tsp cinnamon powder
1/2 cup unsalted butter softened

Cream Cheese Frosting

8 oz cream cheese room temperature
6 tbsp butter unsalted softened
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tbsp vanilla extract

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Instructions

Make the dough: Whisk the lukewarm milk, instant yeast, and 1 tsp of sugar. Then, let the mixture rest for 5 minutes until bubbly.
Add the flour to a large bowl, and make a well in the middle. Then, pour the yeast mixture, lightly beaten eggs, melted butter, vanilla extract, milk, sugar, and salt. Stir using a wooden spoon until you obtain a sticky dough.
Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let it rest for 10 minutes.
Filling: Whisk the cinnamon and sugar in a large bowl until well combined. Then melt the butter.
Roll the dough onto a well-floured surface into a large 9×13-inch rectangle, brush it with melted butter, then evenly sprinkle with the sugar and cinnamon mixture.
Roll the dough into a log and slice it into 2-inch slices using a sharp knife or floss as done in the step-by-step video.
Arrange the rolls in a baking pan lined with parchment paper or greased with butter. Let the rolls rise for another 10 minutes,
Baking the rolls: Bake for 20 minutes at 350F/ 180C or until golden brown.
Make the cream cheese icing: Mix the cream cheese and butter in a large mixing bowl until creamy and smooth. Then add the powdered sweetener, and vanilla extract. Mix for 2 more minutes until smooth and creamy.
Ice the cinnamon rolls right after they are removed from the oven, and enjoy.

Notes

The buns are done when the center rolls have a golden color, and the outer ones have a deep golden hue on the edges.

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