Easy Gluten-Free Cinnamon Rolls

Ingredients

• 1 cup milk between 95-110 degrees Fahrenheit
• 2 1/4 teaspoons quick-rising yeast (1 packet)
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 1 cup white rice flour (145g.)
• 1/2 cup tapioca starch (65g.)
• 1/2 cup potato starch (70g.)
• 1/2 cup millet flour (60g.)
• 2 teaspoons xanthan gum
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 1 egg, large
• 1 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 1/4 cup butter, melted
• 1/3 cup sugar
• 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
• 2 tablespoons butter
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 1 tablespoon milk (or water)
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 oz. cream cheese softened
• 1 cup powdered sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon gluten-free vanilla extract
• 2 tablespoon milk (or water)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast...: Add 1 tablespoon of sugar and the yeast to your heated milk (or water) and give it a quick stir. Set it aside to proof for 8-10 minutes, but no longer.

2. 2

   In a stand mixer (or using a hand...: In a stand mixer (or using a hand mixer), add the white rice flour, tapioca flour, potato starch (not flour), millet flour, xanthan gum, baking powder, and salt. See below for other flour options. Turn the mixer on low and mix until all the dry ingredients are combined.

3. 3

   Add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, yeast-proof...: Add the remaining 1/3 cup of sugar, yeast-proof mixture, melted butter, egg, and vanilla, and mix for 3 minutes on medium speed.

4. 4

   Turn the mixer off, scrape down the sides...: Turn the mixer off, scrape down the sides of the bowl, and cover the dough with a light towel. Let the dough rise for 1 hour in a warm place. If you are in a colder environment, use your oven on a low setting or the "proof" setting.

5. 5

   Once your dough has risen, spray a spoon...: Once your dough has risen, spray a spoon or spatula with oil and transfer the dough from the bowl to a piece of well-oiled parchment paper or wax paper.

6. 6

   Using oiled hands, gently spread the dough into...: Using oiled hands, gently spread the dough into a 10-by-13 rectangle. The dough will be about 1/2 inch thick once spread. Do not press on the dough too hard, or you'll release the air pockets.

7. 7

   Brush the top of the dough with 1/4...: Brush the top of the dough with 1/4 cup of melted butter, leaving about 1/2 inch around the edges butter-free. Mix cinnamon and sugar, and sprinkle the cinnamon-sugar mixture over the butter, still leaving 1/2 inch around the edges.

8. 8

   Using the edge of the parchment or wax...: Using the edge of the parchment or wax paper, slowly roll the dough toward you. Continue tucking and rolling the dough toward you until you reach the bottom and have a dough log.

9. 9

   Using a knife sprayed with oil, slice the...: Using a knife sprayed with oil, slice the dough log in half, then quarters, and finally, thirds until you have 12 even slices.

10. 10

    Transfer the cinnamon roll slices to a well-oiled...: Transfer the cinnamon roll slices to a well-oiled 9X13 pan using your knife or oiled spatula. Cover the pan with a light towel and let rise for 30 minutes. Once the cinnamon rolls have risen, preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

11. 11

    Bake for 20-22 minutes until the cinnamon rolls...: Bake for 20-22 minutes until the cinnamon rolls start to brown and the center is cooked through.

12. 12

    Remove from the oven and let cool for...: Remove from the oven and let cool for 10-15 minutes.

13. 13

    For the icing, you can choose whether you...: For the icing, you can choose whether you want buttercream icing or cream cheese frosting. Mix the ingredients for the icing in a small mixing bowl until all the ingredients are combined and the icing is smooth. Spoon the icing on the gluten-free cinnamon rolls and serve. Double the icing recipe if you like more icing.

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    Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container...: Store leftover cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days. Reheat before serving.