Homemade Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
Description
These gluten-free Cinnabon-like rolls taste just like the popular mall treats. You can pretend you made a special trip to the mall to buy Cinnabon rolls for your family because these homemade gluten-free cinnamon rolls taste so similar!
Ingredients
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1/4 cup white sugar
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2 1/4 teaspoons quick-rise yeast
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1 3/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour
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2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons xanthan gum
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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2/3 cup milk
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1 tablespoon unsalted butter
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1/4 cup olive oil
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1 large egg
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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2 tablespoons gluten-free all-purpose flour, or as needed
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1/2 cup brown sugar
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1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
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1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted
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2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
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2 tablespoons cream cheese, softened
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3/4 cup powdered sugar
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1/2 tablespoon lemon juice
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1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
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1 dash salt
Directions
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Make dough: Combine sugar and yeast in a small bowl. Mix flour, baking powder, xanthan gum, baking soda, and salt together in a separate bowl.
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Place milk and butter in a microwave-safe bowl. Cook on high, stirring every 15 seconds, until 110 to 115 degrees F (43 to 46 degrees C), about 45 seconds. Whisk into yeast mixture and set aside to proof, about 5 minutes.
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Combine proofed yeast with olive oil, egg, and vanilla extract in a large bowl; mix for a few seconds, then slowly add flour mixture. Mix with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until dough thickens and loses some of its stickiness, about 1 1/2 minutes.
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Cover a work surface with plastic wrap and a light layer of flour. Place dough in the center, dust with a little more flour, and cover with another sheet of plastic wrap. Roll out to a 10x13-inch rectangle; remove the top layer of plastic wrap.
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Make filling: Combine brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Spread melted butter over dough; sprinkle brown sugar mixture evenly over top.
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Starting at a long edge, roll dough up like a jelly roll, using the plastic wrap to help lift and roll as you go. Lightly sprinkle dough with more flour and cut into 10 pieces with a sharp knife. Place rolls in a greased baking dish, cover with plastic wrap, and place in a warm spot to rise for 15 minutes.
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Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
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Bake rolls in the preheated oven until tops are golden brown, 22 to 27 minutes.
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Make frosting: Beat butter and cream cheese in a mixing bowl until smooth. Add powdered sugar; mix until smooth. Mix in lemon juice, vanilla extract, and salt.
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Remove cinnamon rolls from the oven and immediately drizzle frosting over top.