Wednesday, August 24, 2011

No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls


This recipe is the one that got away. Back when I was first married, I started to mysteriously receive Bon Apetit magazine, although I'd never ordered it. Think someone was trying to tell me something? And while I eagerly read through each issue that arrived in my mailbox, I didn't attempt many of the recipes. Back then, I could barely boil water. But there was this one recipe that stood out to me, that I couldn't help but try. It was for these No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls.


I'm comfortable working with yeast now, but this is a recent development. Not too long ago, I couldn't manage yeast without killing it. So when I came across this recipe, I knew I had a winner. This was true, not only because of how easy and simple these no-yeast rolls are to make, but because they taste marvelous.

So how did this recipe become "the one that got away"? I never wrote it down and then accidentally threw out the magazine. I spent years kicking myself for it. Apparently, I was not the only one. Thanks to the miracle of the modern search engine, I finally re-discovered the recipe through a message board post from someone else seeking it. I'm thrilled to be able to share this recipe with you, so that it will be lost no more.



NO YEAST CINNAMON ROLLS

for the filling:
3/4 c. packed dark brown sugar
1/4 c. sugar
2 tsp ground cinnamon
1/8 tsp salt
2 tbsp unsalted butter, melted

for the dough:
2 1/2 c. (or more) all purpose flour
2 tbsp sugar
1 1/4 tsp baking powder
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 1/4 cups buttermilk
8 tbsp unsalted butter (1 stick), melted, divided

for the icing:
1 c. powdered sugar
2 tbsp marscapone cheese (or substitute cream cheese), softened
2 tbsp buttermilk

1. Preheat oven to 425 degrees. Use non-stick spray to grease a 9 inch springform pan.

2. In a small bowl, combine all the ingredients for the filling. Set aside.

3. In a large mixing bowl, sift together the flour, 2 tbsp sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir in the buttermilk and 6 tbsp of the melted butter. Stir until ingredients are combined and a soft dough is created. Transfer dough to a lightly floured surface. If dough seems excessively wet, add more flour. Knead dough about 8 turns. Wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least half an hour.

4. Once dough has chilled, roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 12 x 10 inches. Brush 1 tablespoon  melted butter over the dough. Sprinkle the previously made filling over the butter and press down lightly. Roll up the rectangle along the long side and pinch the ends closed. Cut into 8 equal slices.

5. Place slices in the prepared springform pan. Brush the top of the rolls with the remaining tablespoon of melted butter. Bake in preheated oven for 18-22 minutes, until tops are golden brown. Allow to cool in pan for 5 minutes.

6. In a small bowl, whisk together powdered sugar, marscapone cheese, and buttermilk. Spread icing over warm cinnamon rolls. Serve immediately.

Source: adapted slightly from Epicurious Message Boards

33 comments:

  1. For someone who bakes obsessively... I can't seem to do yeast breads! I ALWAYS kill it... I've tried so many things and suggestions from friends and fellow bloggers. I think this is a must keep recipe for me to try out. Maybe I will today!

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  2. Those look delicious! Cannot wait to try them. Come over and visit us. We have a terrific tomator pie recipe this week.

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  3. I have to say I'm pretty intimidated by yeast! I never work with it and am afraid to try. This recipe looks amazing! I must try.

    Thanks for visiting our blog. I'm your newest follower :)

    Ellen

    http://everydaysisters.blogspot.com

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  4. This sounds so good! I didn't know cinnamon rolls like these could be made without yeast. I have to try them.

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  5. I basically flipped out when I saw all that icing in the picture haha. Looks so good! I've always wanted to make cinnamon rolls, but yeast recipes always seem so complicated. Maybe i'll finally make some now!

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  6. oooo! Can't wait to try these out! No yeast? INTRIGUING!

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  7. M-m-m-m, these sound wonderful & comforting!!

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  8. DELICIOUS!!!Thanks for sharing this recipe at Cast Party Wednesday. I hope to see you again next week.

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  9. Yum!! I love that these have no yeast!! So much easier!

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  10. Looks and sounds delicious! I'm glad you found what you've once lost. I totally understand how happy it could be. :) Thanks for sharing with us.

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  11. These cinnamon rolls look great - and no yeast is a great bonus!

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  12. Oh my! Those look like the perfect Sunday breakfast!

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  13. I can't wait to try this out... I'm terrible at working with yeast so I'm very excited about this!

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  14. These look SO GOOD :)

    I love cinnamon rolls so much! The icing looks really interesting - I've never heard of cinnamon rolls frosted with a cream cheese or mascarpone icing, but I can imagine its tanginess going great with the cinnamon.

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  15. I love cinnamon rolls, making them and especially eating them. Didn't know you could make them without yeast. Thanks for sharing a neat idea.

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  16. I love cinnamon rolls and have a sensitivity to yeast so this sounds like a great treat for me! Have a good day!

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  17. I love the idea of cinnamon rolls without yeast. Yeast is always a scary prospect for me. I may be able to pull these off. Thanks for sharing on Sweet Indulgences Sunday.

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  18. What a great cinnamon roll recipe! Love it! Enjoyed your blog! I'm your newest follower!

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  19. What awesome Cinnamon Rolls I am drooling. This is a great recipe! Hope you are having a great week end and thank you so much for sharing with Full Plate Thursday.
    Come back soon!
    Miz Helen

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  20. It seems like every time I click on an amazing looking recipe it's from Cats and Casseroles! So, I am your newest follower! Thanks for all the inspiration...I'm working on getting comfortable with yeast but this looks awesome :)

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  21. One of my weaknesses. Thanks for linking up to Fat Camp Friday. Hope you enjoyed your weekend, see you next time!

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  22. Found you over at Melt in your Mouth Monday. Love this recipe! Can't wait to try it!

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  23. Abby, Excellent recipe. I am not much of a baker, but I think I could make these luscious looking cinnamon rolls. I can almost smell how delicious they are.
    Thank you for joining ON THE MENU MONDAY with your sweet treat!
    Yvonne

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  24. Plus, when you bake with yeast you have to always WAIT...for it to rise, punch it down, etc.. Who wants to do that when you are hungry? These looks great! Following you now from the Jam Hands blog hop!
    http://thebiggreenbowl.blogspot.com

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  25. These look delicious! Can't wait to experiment with a gluten free version! Found you from Craft-O-Maniac!
    www.hopesewell.com

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  26. Just stumbled this post. Love cinnamon rolls! These look delicious!!

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  27. O, I do love cinny rolls and these sound delightful.
    xo bj

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  28. Why are sweet rolls so good? Thank you for this recipe. I will be making these this weekend! I'd love for you to stop by and link up to my Share the Wealth Wednesday Link Party at www.laughloveandcraft.com. I'm your newest follower.

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  29. This sounds pretty easy! I'll have to give it a try. We always cheat and do the Pillsbury orange rolls haha.

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  30. I love no yeast cinnamon rolls, they don't take any extra planning on my part. :)

    Your yummy recipe is going to be featured on this week's Sweet Tooth Favorites this Saturday! I hope you'll stop by and grab a button. I've also Stumbled your recipe.

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  31. These cinnamon rolls look and sound so delicious! Thanks for sharing last week on Fresh Food Friday, I selected them to be Featured today on this week's edition. I hope you can stop by, check it out, grab the button if you like, and share 2 or 3 more recipes! Thanks again!

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  32. you have some amazing recipes! I can't wait to try these they look great! Thanks so much for linking up to Tuesday Talent Show! I would love to have you stop by and link up again tomorrow with more great projects!
    -Nikki
    http://chef-n-training.blogspot.com/

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  33. this cinny rolls definitely worth trying!! I can't wait to lay my fingers on it this weekend! Thank you so much for sharing...

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