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Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls
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Indulge in the delightful experience of homemade Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls that are soft, fluffy, and bursting with cinnamon flavor.

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup milk (warmed to 110-115°F)
  • 1 tablespoon instant yeast/rapid yeast
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (melted and cooled)
  • 2 large eggs (or substitutes for vegan version)
  • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
  • 3 1/4 cups gluten-free all-purpose flour with xanthan gum
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter (softened) for filling
  • 1 cup brown sugar (packed) for filling
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons ground cinnamon for filling
  • 6 ounces cream cheese (softened) for frosting
  • 1/3 cup unsalted butter (softened) for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for frosting
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for frosting
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt for frosting
  • 2 cups powdered sugar for glaze
  • 5 tablespoons milk for glaze
  • 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract for glaze

Instructions

  1. Activate yeast by mixing warm milk and sugar; add yeast and let it foam for 5-10 minutes.
  2. Combine melted butter, eggs, and apple cider vinegar with the yeast mixture.
  3. In another bowl, mix gluten-free flour, baking powder, and salt; then combine with wet ingredients to form a sticky dough.
  4. Allow the dough to rise for about 30 minutes until doubled in size.
  5. Prepare the filling by mixing softened butter with brown sugar and ground cinnamon.
  6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle; spread filling evenly on top.
  7. Roll tightly into a log and slice into equal pieces.
  8. Place rolls in a greased baking dish; let rise for another 20 minutes before baking at 350°F (175°C) for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
  9. While baking, prepare frosting by beating cream cheese, butter, powdered sugar, vanilla extract, and salt until smooth.
  10. Drizzle frosting over warm rolls before serving.

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