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30 Minute Easy Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls

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Ready for cinnamon rolls in about 30 minutes? YES PLEASE! This recipe is super simple, especially for a casual baker like myself….also great for the kids to help with!

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As you all may know, I can cook all day…but baking isn’t really my forte. Any baked good you find on here is fool proof, I promise! These cinnamon rolls follow that rule. 

I frequently buy buttermilk for pancakes or marinades, but I always have some leftover. When I’m not in the mood for ranch dressing (or I should say, more than we already have), I like to try to bake with it. These cinnamon rolls came about one random weekend afternoon. Go figure!

While I adore the Pioneer Woman cinnamon roll recipe, it’s SUPER time consuming and makes like 100. Not what I’m looking for on a weekend. I adapted the fab icing from that recipe, though! The touch of coffee makes it the BEST EVER.

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These are yeast-free and will hit the table in about 30 minutes. Pair with a fruit salad, bacon or even a mimosa!

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Step ONE: After mixing the ingredients, this is what your dough should look like. Preheat the oven to 400Âş. Knead on a large cutting board or flour coated countertop. It should take about 2 minutes.

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Step THREE: See what I mean? It doesn’t need to be perfect! Just as long as has a shorter and longer side, like a rectangle.

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Step FOUR: Drizzle with melted butter and brush to coat all of the dough.

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Step FIVE: Sprinkle with cinnamon and sugar. To switch it up, try Pie spice instead of just cinnamon! Brush the cinnamon sugar mixture to cover the entire surface of the dough.

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Step SIX: Roll into a long log shape. Try to keep it as tight as possible.

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Step SEVEN: Using a sharp knife, cut into about 1-1.5 inch pieces. You should end up with about 12-14 rolls.

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Step TEN: Take out of the oven when they’re golden brown. Pat yourself in the back–you did it!

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Can we say Oooooh and AHHHHHH!?

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Yield: 12-14 rolls

Easy Buttermilk Cinnamon Rolls

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 18 minutes
Total Time: 28 minutes

This is the easiest cinnamon roll recipe ever. No waiting for dough to rise, just mix up in one bowl and bake! YAY! Check out this Buttermilk Cinnamon Roll recipe on @DashOfEvans --don't skip out on the icing!

Ingredients

Cinnamon Roll Dough

  • 2 cups sifted all purpose flour
  • 1 Tablespoon baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 cup canola or coconut oil
  • 3/4 cup buttermilk
  • 4 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 3/4 cup white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon or pie spice

Icing

  • 1.5 cups powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons milk
  • 2 Tablespoons butter, melted
  • 2 Tablespoons brewed coffee
  • 1/2 teaspoon Vanilla extract
  • Dash of salt

Instructions

  1. In a large mixing bowl, add sifted flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda. Stir in canola oil and buttermilk. Stir until just blended.
  2. Remove dough from bowl and place on a floured surface. I love a large cutting board or the clean countertop. Knead the dough for about 2-3 minutes, until smooth.
  3. Preheat oven to 400º. Coat a cast iron with cooking spray (or a round cake pan!).
  4. Roll dough into a rectangular shape. It doesn't have to be perfect, just make sure there's a longer side.
  5. In a small bowl, mix cinnamon and sugar. Set aside.
  6. Brush melted butter over the entire surface. Sprinkle with cinnamon sugar. Use brush again to cover the entire surface, it will become a gritty paste.
  7. Roll tightly into a long log. The ends don't have to be perfect. Pinch seams to close roll.
  8. Use a sharp knife and cut into 1-1.5 inch round cinnamon rolls. You should get about 12-14.
  9. Place rolls into the cast iron pan, keeping space around each roll.
  10. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
  11. Meanwhile, make icing by adding all ingredients into a bowl. Beat over medium speed until smooth. It will be VERY runny.
  12. Remove rolls from oven and drizzle (okay, drown) with icing. It will thicken from the heat. Serve immediately.
© Dash Of Evans
Cuisine: breakfast / Category: Food
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Do you enjoy baking? Leave a comment if you try this recipe! I bet you could add some grated apples or even bacon inside of these to switch it up. YUM!

This is the easiest cinnamon roll recipe ever. No waiting for dough to rise, just mix up in one bowl and bake! YAY! Check out this Buttermilk Cinnamon Roll recipe on @DashOfEvans --don't skip out on the icing! #bakedgoods #cinnamonrolls #buttermilk

 

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Comments

    • Dash Of Evans says

      Hi! I haven’t tried it, but it might not have the same texture. If you don’t have buttermilk, you can quickly make some by adding 1 Tablespoon lemon juice or vinegar per cup of milk.

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  3. Sam says

    Made these today because I had buttermilk I wanted to use up.I found the recipe a bit confusing because of the way I read it.I put the sugar and melted butter in the dough bowl because they were listed under dough ingredients🤦‍♀️I realized my mistake when it was time to brush the melted butter and cinnamon on duh! Anyway they still taste good.Maybe list those two under a topping ingredient for others like me haha overall I will make again properly!

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  4. TCP says

    Made these AGAIN today. Simply delicious! Love the ease of these no-yeast cinnamon rolls. Thank you for a wonderful recipe!

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  5. Alex Ciullo says

    What if you do not have the ability to serve immediately? I am making this for a friend’s Christmas get together this weekend & need to make a day ahead of time. Can i do each step a day ahead of time (including the icing)? Or do i do the bun part ahead of time (1 day prior to the gathering) & then do the icing right before serving (the day of the gathering)? Lastly, when i go to serve these the day of, should i warm them up or serve as is (at least the bun part being cooked a day before the gathering)?

    Thanks so much, such an excellent recipe :)!
    Alex

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  7. Allison says

    Made these when we received buttermilk instead of milk in our online grocery order. So easy and yummy. Question – have you tried using brown sugar instead of white sugar?

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  8. Michelle says

    These were unreal! I’m an avid baker and I have to say, I think I like these better than regular yeast cinnamon rolls. The dough is so soft and tender! I made them for a quick valentines dessert and these will be made over and over again. Easy, impressive, to die for.
    I swapped the white sugar for brown and did 3 teaspoons of cinnamon. Thank you for this life changing recipe!

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  9. Shelly says

    I have made these 3 times since first trying on Valentine’s Day. So amazing!! They are dangerously easy and delicious. I don’t think I’ll ever make a traditional yeasted recipe ever again. Thanks for this gem! I swap the white sugar for brown and use 3tsp of cinnamon, perfection.

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  11. Tlhoki says

    Thank you so much for this recipe…Mine turned out beautifully!!! I didn’t have oil so I used melted butter instead and added a spoon of mixed spice with the cinnamon…so yum, even the day after!!!!

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  12. Nancy says

    I also have leftover buttermilk but I’m always happy now: I pour half cup of the buttermilk into cupcake tins and freeze the tin. When solid, a quick dunk in hot water and a knife loosens each measure and then I pop it into a ziplock bag. Back in freezer for whenever I need buttermilk. Each round is half cup. Thaw or microwave. Quick stir. Works great.

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  13. Nancy says

    Sigh. I did the same thing as another poster. the ingredients are just listed, and I put the sugar into my buttermilk. Gonna bake them anyway. But geez.

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  14. Kendra says

    We found this recipe to be a big flop….. it was so sticky…. how is one supposed to roll these out?

    We ended up just scraping it all into a pan and baking it like a giant biscuit

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  17. Sarah says

    These are really good but they’re more like cinnamon biscuits than cinnamon rolls. The consistency is more of a biscuit. Or at least mine were and I followed the recipe exact. Very good though!

    Reply

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