My mouth waters just thinking about these Easy 1 Hour Homemade Cinnamon Rolls.
This is a Giant Cinnamon Roll recipe which is perfect when serving extra family or house guests or surprising your neighbors with a hot batch.
This 1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls Recipe has been viewed more than 1,000,000 times and counting. It's a tried and true recipe. A true family favorite.
The great news is you can also freeze these homemade cinnamon rolls before baking so you can bake when you need it most!
You can also cut this recipe in half too for a small batch perfect for enjoying right now.
This recipe has been updated May 2020
And, with the added tip of proofing the dough in the Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker using the Yogurt Setting, you can speed up the process of proofing the dough saving you even more time.
Making Homemade Cinnamon Rolls or Dinner Rolls doesn’t have to be difficult or even scary. Yes, Scary!
Working with yeast is easier than you think. I'm here to help you step by step.
In this recipe, we make Cinnamon Rolls and Dinner Rolls in an hour and they are perfect, light and fluffy.
It really is just that easy for perfect Cinnamon Rolls.
What makes a GREAT Cinnamon Roll Recipe?
A GREAT Cinnamon Roll Recipe starts with the dough. It needs to be light, soft and fluffy.
There is nothing worse than a hard dense roll. This recipe has a perfect balance to make sure your dough is perfect every time.
Quick Tips
Proofing your dough is quick and easy in the Instant Pot. This works for ANY Yeast recipe.
Set your Pressure Cooker to the Yogurt (Low Setting) button. Spray the inside with cooking spray and place dough inside.
Use a glass lid or even a dinner plate on top and allow dough to proof and rise. It cuts the time in half! This works for ANY Yeast recipe!
If your pressure cooker does NOT have a yogurt button, then you can proof your dough on your counter. Cover the bowl with a towel so the dough doesn't get crusty!
I prefer to mix my warm water, yeast, sugar, oil and salt in a large bowl and allow to activate the yeast for a few minutes before I add the liquid to a larger mixer.
I LOVE my Bosch Mixer, but any larger stand mixer will work for this recipe. It is a large recipe.
As I mentioned, you CAN cut it in half and it works just fine.
But I do love to make a lot of Cinnamon Rolls when I make them, they are so delicious and a fun neighbor treat with any extra.
(This video was done before I updated this post with the amazing Pressure Cooker Yogurt Setting Tip!)
How to make Cinnamon Rolls
- In a large bowl, add warm water, sugar, oil and yeast. Allow to proof for 15 minutes (Proofing your yeast is allowing it to activate in warm water with sugar.) I place my bowl in the Microwave which creates a warm environment. I do NOT turn the Microwave on.
- In a large stand mixer, like a Bosch or Kitchen Aid, place 3 cups flour and salt, and add in your liquid. Keep mixer mixing through all steps.
- Add eggs one at a time. Then add 3 more cups of flour and allow to mix.
- Add 3 more cups of flour one at a time and allow to incorporate and knead together.
- You now have 9 cups of flour into your recipe. Add an addition 1 – 1 ½ cups flour. Check for stickiness. Dough should be pulling away from bowl edges. It should be sticky but not stick to your fingers.
Continued from above
- Remove dough and place in Instant Pot to proof. Set Instant Pot for Yogurt (low setting) and place glass lid on top. Rise for 15-25 minutes.
- If you do NOT have a Yogurt Setting on your Pressure Cooker, Place your dough in a bowl, cover with a towel and allow to raise on the counter until double in size.
- Divide dough into 3 portions. Remove one portion and roll out into a square. Add brown Sugar, and Cinnamon and roll up. Using a knife slice into rolls about 3 fingers thick. Place rolls on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown
- Frost while hot. Enjoy
- SEE COMPLETE RECIPE at bottom
Rave Reviews from Viewers
Cindy says, "My first attempt at making homemade cinnamon rolls in at least 20 years and they turned out perfect with your recipe!"
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Can I cut this Homemade Cinnamon Roll Recipe in half?
This is a question I am asked often and the answer is YES!
This recipe is easy to cut in half and make a smaller batch.
I also use this recipe for making this fun Sweet Roll which has the recipe halved all ready. So head over there if you don't want to adjust the measurements yourself.
The presentation is spectacular with the Sweet Bread, with an easy bread braid.
Why are my Cinnamon Rolls Dry?
Dry cinnamon rolls happen for a number of reasons. You may have added too much flour to the dough, you may have over baked the cinnamon rolls OR you may have done both!
The Dough is Sticky, why?
The dough will pull away and clean the bowl while it's mixing in my Bosch Mixer. That's the first indication that I'm super close to the right consistency.
You should be able to touch the dough with your fingers without them sticking. However if you pick up the dough in one hand, it will definitely stick!
Do you do a second rise for Homemade Cinnamon Rolls?
For this recipe I do not do a second rise. However, I only put one pan in the oven at a time, so one pan is always waiting to be baked and gets a little bit of rise. It's okay.
Your Recipe is delicious, what else do you use it for?
We LOVE this recipe. I use this recipe to make dinner rolls, pizza crust, and even breadsticks.
What Mixer do you recommend?
I use a Bosch Mixer and I've written a post you can read why I Love my Bosh. You can use any large stand mixer for this recipe.
I don't have a glass lid for my Instant Pot or Pressure Cooker. Now what?
Don't worry! Use a large dinner plate. Anything will work that will cover the top.
It's not recommended to use your pressure lid as the dough can rise to the point of plugging up the sealing vent and making it impossible to open the lid.
How to Freeze Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Freezing Cinnamon Rolls is easy. Make rolls as your typically would and instead of baking place in the freezer to freeze individually. Then remove from pan and place in storage bags or containers.
When ready to bake, remove from freezer and place on counter to thaw. This will take 90+ minutes or more.
When thawed, bake as normal.
How long can I freeze Cinnamon Rolls?
I have frozen Cinnamon Rolls for up to 6 months.
How to Store Cinnamon Rolls?
Cinnamon Rolls are best fresh, but if you need to store them, wrap them up in plastic wrap to keep air out. they can be placed in the fridge or on the counter until ready to enjoy.
How do you keep Homemade Cinnamon Rolls from Drying Out?
Wrapping each roll individually is the key. A double layer of plastic wrap also helps too. If wrapping a pan of cinnamon rolls, try also wrapping with foil too.
Should Cinnamon Rolls touch when baking?
When placing cinnamon rolls on the pan I do not have them touching. However, as they bake they naturally rise and will often tough by the time they are baked.
If you pack your pan too full, it's impossible for the cinnamon rolls to bake evenly and you will get hard dense rolls.
Can I make Homemade Orange Rolls?
Of course you can, a simple trick to making orange rolls is in the glaze or frosting. Add a teaspoon of orange zest and use orange juice in place of the milk in the recipe. Super simple!
Can I add in Raisens?
Yes, you can add in raisins. Simple add them before you roll up your cinnamon rolls. You can also add chocolate chips, nuts, peanut butter chips, or even fruit pie filling. YUM!
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1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Bread
- 3 ½ Cups Warm Water
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- ½ Cup Oil
- 6 Tbs Instant Yeast
- ½ Tbs Salt
- 3 Eggs
- 10 - 10 ½ Cups Bread Flour
Frosting
- ½ Cup Softened Butter
- 3 Cups Powdered Sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla
- 3-6 Tbs Milk - *for desired consistency
Cinnamon Rolls
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 3-4 teaspoon Cinnamon
- ½ Cup Raisens - *optional
Instructions
Dough
- In a large bowl, add warm water. Mix in Sugar and Oil and stir. Add Yeast. Gently stir. Cover and set aside for 15 minutes. I like to place this mixture in my microwave to activate, do not not turn the microwave on.
- In a Stand Mixer, add 3 cups flour and salt. Add Yeast liquid and mix. Add eggs one at a time and mix.
- Add 3 more cups of flour and mix
- Slowly add 3 more cups of flour and mix
- Add the remaining 1 - 1 ½ cups flour testing for stickiness. Dough should be sticky but not stick to your fingers.
- Remove from mixer and place Instant Pot on Yogurt Setting. Cover with a glass lid and allow to raise for 15-20 minutes. The yogurt setting is a perfect warm environment for the dough to raise quick and easily without killing the yeast.
- If you do not have a Pressure Cooker with a Yogurt Setting, place your dough into a bowl, cover with a towel and place on the counter to double in size.
Dinner Rolls
- Roll out one section of dough into smaller rectangle about ½ in thick. Cut into squares and place on greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes. Brush butter on top of warm rolls. Serve and enjoy!
Cinnamon Rolls
- Separate dough into 3 sections. Using one section at a time roll out into a rectangle. Add Brown Sugar and Cinnamon evenly over dough.
- Roll Dough and pinch seam together. Cut with a knife 3 finger width and place on greased cookie sheet
- Bake at 400 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. Frost and Enjoy.
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Susie Mabe
Delicious soft cinnamon rolls. Love these rolls.
Kim
Can Unbleached All- Purpose Flour be used?
Devour Dinner
Yes you can! It's my favorite Cinnamon Roll recipe!
Janicee
I love to bake with buttermilk. Can I substitute that for the liquid.
Devour Dinner
Hi Janicee, Buttermilk is wonderful to bake with. You could substitute 1 cup of water for Buttermilk possibly. I haven't tested it but I would imagine it would still work. Then add the buttermilk to the recipe when you add eggs. Hope that helps!
Naomi Boyer
Hi! I'm hoping to make these for Christmas this year, but it will be a very small gathering (8 people), so I'm planning to half the recipe.
When you halve the recipe, do you still divide the dough into 3 parts before spreading the cinnamon and sugar? Or would dividing it into halves produce a better sized cinnamon bun?
Devour Dinner
Hi Naomi, This recipe can easily be cut in half. Cut all ingredients in half, except I will use 2 eggs. Then I divide the dough in half when making rolls. Hope this helps in your holiday baking this year!
Deanna
Just finished making these. I cut the recipe in half as my kitchen aid mixer won't do 10 c of flour. I cut 18 rolls and they fit on a very large cookie sheet. The only thing I added was to spread soft butter on the dough before putting on the sugar/cinnamon and spread it around into the butter to stick better. The instant pot raising was amazing. Thanks so much!
Devour Dinner
Hi Deanna, These are a favorite of ours too. And making a half batch is sometimes the perfect size. So glad you enjoyed them
Brenda
I cut this recipe by 1/3 because there are just two of us! It was so fast and easy and delicious! I will certainly be making these again! 5 stars!
Devour Dinner
Hi Brenda,
That's so good to hear that cutting the recipe in 1/3 works for a super small batch. We love this recipe and think it's a 5 Star too!
yamini
If you make 1/3 what are quantities
Devour Dinner
Hi Yami, this recipe can be cut in half but I wouldn't recommend cutting it down to 1/3.
Robin
You don't spread melted butter on the dough before adding the brown sugar/ cinnamon?
Devour Dinner
Hi Robin, you can spread butter on the dough if you wish. It's a personal preference.
Bart
With this recipe it is easy to make awesome cinnamon rolls. I was successful on my FIRST try! Other recipes have been a complete failure.
Devour Dinner
I'm so glad you have fallen for my recipe. It's been a game changer of a recipe and makes such beautiful rolls!
Camille
I saw your ask to hear how a gluten free recipe turned out and wanted to provide that feedback. I used Pillsbury Best Gluten Free flour blend (Xanthan Gum included) as a 1:1 replacement for the flour in this recipe. The dough was still quite sticky when I pulled it out of my Cuisinart but I purposely didn’t add more because gluten free flours can be quite drying once the liquid is absorbed. I proofed in my InstantPot and when I turned it on my greased surface it was still soft and sticky so I knew it wasn’t quite the same. It was missing the elasticity of normal breads. I baked it for about 15 minutes in the oven (my mistake, I got the wrong number) and it came out super dry and crumbly... maybe like a dried biscuit or less dense scone if I were to find a comparison.
So anyway! This was just for feedback since I knew you were curious. I think your recipe is wonderful and it was super easy to follow. I think gluten free bakers like me would need to do some experimentation and tweaking to get it right.
Devour Dinner
Hi Camille, this is really great info. Baking with Gluten Free Flour is very tricky. It's always good to hear what people try, even if it doesn't work out perfectly. Others can learn from it. Thanks for sharing, I really appreciate it!
Megan
Because you use milk in the icing do you need to store leftovers in the fridge?
Devour Dinner
Hi Megan, We do not store them in the fridge, but you could!
Nohemi ruelas
Hello,
Thank you for sharing this recipe! It was easy to follow! I followed exactly as directed above. With one small exception. I didn’t put the cinnamon rolls in the oven right away, I waited until after dinner. My dough was a little dry and it tasted very yeasty. Could waiting have that affect on them? Thank you!
Devour Dinner
Hi Nohemi, sounds like you did more than a small exception there. Letting dough raise longer than suggested will drastically change results. Next time try baking them as described and I'm sure you will have better results.
Barbara
Most of my rolls opened up while baking. How do you keep them closed tight?
Devour Dinner
Hi Barbara, always roll up cinnamon rolls as tight as you can and then pinch the seam shut. That always tends to help the cinnamon rolls from opening up! Hope that helps you next time.
Alecia
Hi what if I do not have a stand mixer? I only have a hand held one will that work?
Devour Dinner
Hi Alecia, for this recipe you would need a large stand mixer to properly mix the dough. It's a very large batch and unlike that a hand mixer could handle it.
HurricaneJayne
Hi there, I haven't tried making this recipe yet, but I plan on using it in just a few minutes. I have a stand mixer, but it's not very large, and I don't have an instant pot at the moment, but I do plan to try the instant pot proofing method as soon as I get a chance!
Since I've never had a stand mixer large enough for a batch this large, and since I generally make large quantities whenever I bake any kind of yeast dough, I plan to make this recipe the same way I've always done before- using the old-fashioned, low-tech method. I will be mixing this recipe by hand! While it does tend to be a little messy and a mini workout, yeast dough isn't especially difficult to mix by hand. It's also a skill that can be very helpful during power outages, or even while camping! I also plan to proof it on the counter with a cotton tea towel over it.
I'll send an update in a little while here, to let y'all know how it went!
Devour Dinner
Hi! If you have a smaller mixer I suggest cutting the recipe in half. Mixing yeast dough recipes by hand can be tricky and won't always work out well. Mixing smaller batches at a time would be a better idea in the long run!
Amber
These were so easy and delicious! I made my own frostings... basic cream cheese frosting, powdered sugar glaze and a maple cream cheese frosting. They were a huge it with my family too!
Devour Dinner
Hi Amber! A Cream Cheese Frosting is delicious with these cinnamon rolls. I bet it was good!
Shellie
How do you make your maple cream cheese frosting? Sounds delicious!
Devour Dinner
Hi Shellie! Unfortunately I've never made Maple Cream Cheese Frosting but WOW! It does sound delicious. I would add 2-3 Tbs Maple Syrup and omit the milk. Should be delicious! Thanks for the idea.
Stephanie
I made cinnamon rolls today. The recipe suggested using the yogurt setting on the IP for rising the dough. It worked amazingly. I had to put a bowl on top as a cover. I may have left the dough longer than the 20 minute suggested time though. Great results, whole family thoroughly enjoyed these!
Devour Dinner
So glad you loved this recipe Stephanie! It's a winner in our home.
Melda Duckworth
It sounds the same with pizza recipe. Can I use the dough for pizza?
Devour Dinner
We use the dough for Pizza, however it's a thick fluffy soft crust. Which we love!
Jan Bullock
These cinnamon rolls are fantastic! Easy to follow and very forgiving recipe!
Devour Dinner
Hi Jan! Thanks for the great review. This is a VERY forgiving recipe for sure which is why I like it. They always turn out great!
Icka
Hi, I made this but the dough became so huge! Did i overproof it? It was still soft however it is a huge roll
Devour Dinner
Hi Icka, this is a large batch and will make many cinnamon rolls. I typically separate the dough into thirds to roll out so it's more manageable. Sounds like you were trying to roll it out all at once. Maybe give that a try!
Amanda Clay
If I wanted to make the dough the night before baking, would it be okay to put the rolls in the refrigerator instead of the freezer?
Devour Dinner
I've not tested this, but I'm sure it would work if you want to make the dough a head of time, plan extra time to let the dough sit out and come to room temperature before it raises.
Rose
I have an instant pot but i I don’t have the glass lid. Can I still proof my dough it in
Devour Dinner
Hi Rose, you can use a large dinner plate or even a cookie sheet. Anything to cover the top will work!
Nicole
The dough did not rise for me. :’(
I put the warm water sugar and oil with the yeast and let sit in microwave for 15 minutes.
I’m so sad cause they looked so good.
Devour Dinner
Hi Nicole, I'm so sorry to hear that. Yeast can be temperamental for sure. Sounds like maybe the yeast was bad or the water was too hot and killed the yeast.
Lori
These were DELICIOUS!!! Thank You!!
Devour Dinner
So glad you like them!
Victoria Chapman
my old recipe calls for 2 risings. One proofing, and one after getting the roll cut up into pieces. Usually the second rising is about 30 min. I'm guessing you don't need to do the second rising?
Devour Dinner
That is correct, I only proof the dough once. However because it's such a large batch some will be waiting to get into the oven and end up with a 2nd rise. But it's not necessary
Lisa
I’m hoping to make these today; look delish! I’m not sure my kitchen aid mixer will be able to sustain that much flour (it’s a smaller one). If I half it how many eggs would I do considering it calls for 3?
Devour Dinner
Great Question Lisa! I half this recipe all the time and works perfectly. I use 2 eggs when I half the recipe.
Lisa
Awesome! Thank you for your quick reply 🙂
Dana
Please confirm that the yeast called for in this recipe is 6 Tablespoons (or 3 Tablespoons for the one loaf of sweet bread with the halved recipe. That is a much greater yeast to flour recipe than I have seen before and I am concerned I may be reading your abbreviation incorrectly. If I am not, could I use less yeast and give the rolls a second rise?
Devour Dinner
Hi Dana,
Yes, this recipe uses 6 Tablespoons (Tbs) of yeast. I also cut the batch in halve and use 3 Tbs of yeast as well. I've heard others have cut the original recipe in thirds as well, although I have never tried to cut in thirds. I have not tested this recipe using less yeast. Although, I'm sure you could use less yeast and a 2nd rise would be needed. Hope this helps!
Casi Head
I am going to make these today and am giving this a shot because I am not sure I would get a response in time... but wondered if you have tried subbing applesauce for the oil? I have been pretty successful in other baked goods doing this. I don't keep oil other than olive oil so here goes nothing! Christmas morning rolls and my IP... these are a few of my favorite things! Thanks for the recipe!!
Devour Dinner
Hi Cassie, Sorry I missed this comment. I've never tried applesauce as a substitute in this recipe but would be curious to know if you tried it and it worked. Let me know!
Brittni LaMothe
HI, forgive me for asking this if it has already been asked. And I rarely make dough.... can I make the dough ahead of time? Thanks
Devour Dinner
Hi Brittni, You can make the dough, roll it out and place in the fridge until ready to bake a couple hours later. Or I just prefer to freeze the rolls for when I'm wanting to use them.
Stacey
I don't have a stand up mixer. Will this recipe still work for me?
Devour Dinner
Hi Stacey
This recipe calls for 10 cups of flour and would be extremely difficult without a stand mixer using dough hooks. You can cut this recipe in half and if you have a good sturdy hand mixer with dough hooks you might be able to make a half batch but you would still need to knead the dough by hand too. Hope this helps!
Sara Paluck
When mixing in bowl with kitchenmaidbdo I use paddle or dough hook to mix
Devour Dinner
Hi Sara, I would always use a dough hook for bread dough recipes. A paddle would not knead the dough well at all.
Carolyn
“The rolls”? With the sugar and cinnamon already rolled inside of the dough before freezing?
Devour Dinner
When I freeze, I make them into cinnamon rolls (filled with cinnamon and sugar rolled up) I place on wax paper on a cookie sheet and freeze individually. Then I store in a sealed container or bag. When I'm ready to use I pull them out and place on a cookie sheet to thaw. When they are thaw I then bake them as normal.
Stephanie Payonk
Tips for freezing them? How do you package them and keep them from sticking together?
Devour Dinner
Hi Stephanie,
To freeze I freeze in cinnamon roll form and then package them in a sealed container or bag. I thaw on the counter on a cookie sheet until ready to bake.
Gina
With there being 9 cups of flour In this recipe, has anyone tried this w gluten free flour? I have a Celiac daughter, and would love to find a great cinnamon roll recipe. If so on the GF flour, which brand? We tend to love Bob’s Red Mill Baking 1-for-1.
Devour Dinner
Gina, I unfortunately have not tested this recipe with GF Flour. If you give it a try, maybe cut the recipe in half to test it out. This recipe can easily be cut in half (which I do often). When cut in half, I use 2 eggs. Please let me know if this works for you and which brand of GF Flour was used.
Doni B
I am curious if it worked with GF Flour...
Devour Dinner
I have not yet tested this recipe w/ GF Flour
Peg
Yippee❣️ exciting that it went viral. I pinned and printed but haven't had time to make. Love that you can proof with the instant pot.
Devour Dinner
Hi Peg! YES...So excited how much love this recipe has gotten. I've been making this recipe for decades and love love it. Hope you give it a try and love it too.
Lat62ca
Will work with my Lux 6 qt IP ? I dont have Yogurt button.
Devour Dinner
Hi, unfortunately the tip to proof dough only works with a pressure cooker that has the Yogurt Button feature. However, this is only a tip to proof dough quicker. The traditional way is to leave the dough in on the counter and cover with a towel and allow to rise. You can also warm up the oven and then turn the oven off, and place the dough in the oven to rise.
Ruth Linde
Do you have instructions for making one of the sections into breadsticks?
Devour Dinner
Hi Ruth,
I use this dough and will make a section into rolls. Breadsticks would also be easy to make. Form pieces of dough into bread sticks and place on your greased pan. Bake at 350 degrees until golden brown on top. Maybe 10-12 minutes, but keep an eye on them just to be safe.
Ilene Tilley
Hi! Recipe sounds great! I keep regular yeast on hand. Can it be substituted instead of rapid yeast?
Devour Dinner
Hi Ilene, Great Question... Yes you can. With the amount of yeast this recipe uses I don't feel like you will need to adjust your regular yeast for this specific recipe. Since the recipe is all ready proofing the yeast, it will work just fine.
Hollie
This recipe is great! I can't believe how much time this saved me using my IP. One question, can you get the trays of cinnamon rolls ready and refrigerate and cook the next morning? I'm planning on making these for a large family breakfast and would like to prepare them the night before, but bake them in the morning so we don't have to reheat them. Thank you!
Jen
Can you use regular all purpose flour?
Devour Dinner
Yes you can! It's a little different in the end but most people don't notice the difference
Lissa
Delicious! A trick my mom taught me when cutting cinnamon rolls is to use dental floss. Slide under the roll and then bring the ends around and pull until it cuts through. So much easier than using a knife.
Devour Dinner
Hi Lissa,
Love the tricks we learn from our moms or grandmas. Dental Floss works wonderfully well for sure!
Gloria
I’ve done the dental floss to cut them and it is easy and does a great job.
Briana
These are amazing!! Absolutely the best recipe I’ve tried, and there have been several! Thanks for sharing! I do have a question.. any tips on how to keep the brown sugar and cinnamon from spilling out during cutting/transferring to a pan? I’ve tried making a paste with softened butter, and it was very good, but changed the bake a little. I usually end up sprinkling what falls out on top before baking, but my preference is for it to stay in the actual roll.
Devour Dinner
Hi Briana! I'm so glad you loved this recipe! It's a keeper for sure. Unfortunately a little bit of the brown sugar mixture will spill out. However, I find if I roll up my dough as tight as I can, I tend to lose less. I find I'm never really short on the brown sugar anyways as I tend to add an extra 'dash' just got good measure! haha. Hope this helps!
Dolly
Hi, can I use All Purpose Flour instead of Bread Flour?
Devour Dinner
Hi Dolly,
Yes you could use an All Purpose flour for this recipe. It's a very forgiving recipe. 😉
Hilary
Can you skip the salt? My husband is on a salt-free diet. Thanks
Devour Dinner
Hi Hilary,
You can of course skip the salt. However, it will change the taste and flavor of the rolls. The recipe uses very little salt as is but I understand the need to alter the recipe for diet restrictions. Removing the salt won't change how the dough comes together, just the taste.
Loretta
Can you use gluten free/corn free flour for this recipe?
Devour Dinner
Loretta, I have not tried a GF Flour with this recipe. I would imagine that you can. This recipe can be cut in half which would take less flour and might be a better option to test with GF Flour. When I cut this recipe in half, I use 2 eggs. I'd love to hear how it works and which brand of GF Flour was used.
Sue Myers
I don't use a knife to cut the rolls. Instead I use dental floss or thick thread....lift end of the long roll, slide thread under crosswise, lay roll back down then cross threads at the top & pull until a slice is cut through. Then quickly place on baking pan. Repeat. So quick & easy, a keeps the rolls from getting smashed by knife cutting....
Devour Dinner
Hi Sue! Dental Floss is a great tip and works really well for cutting Cinnamon Rolls.
Cheryl
cut using a piece of plain dental floss. slide it under then cross cross it on top and pull through.
Devour Dinner
Great Tip Cheryl, floss works great to cut cinnamon rolls. Just don't use Mint Floss unless you want some minty taste to it. 😉
Jean
When I make cinnamon rolls, I spread softened butter on the dough, then sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top of the butter. The butter keeps the sugar mixture in place.
Devour Dinner
Hi Jean, spreading butter is a common practice for sure. Sometimes I change it up and don't use the butter. Either way works well I find.
Ashley
Do these freeze well? If so, would you make and slice the cinnamon rolls then freeze?
Devour Dinner
Hi Ashley, these do freeze well. You can slice them and freeze them until you are ready to use, then allow to thaw on the counter.
April
How long do you let them thaw/rise? I am just wondering about timing for a big family breakfast over the holidays.
Devour Dinner
Hi April,
When I freeze the cinnamon rolls, I will pull them out and place on the counter to thaw. The time varies depending on how hot my kitchen is or what kind of pan the rolls are in. It can take a couple hours to thaw.
Carol Wiitanen
ALSO...your video refers to placing the dough in the MICROWAVE not the instant pot????
Devour Dinner
Hi Carol! I do place my warm water, sugar, oil and yeast in the Microwave to rest as the yeast activates. However, after I have mixed the yeast mixture with the flour and remaining ingredients I place the dough into the Pressure Cooker using the Yogurt Button to allow the dough to proof and double in size. Sorry for your confusion but I hope this helps explain!
Gloria Carpenter
You use a metal bowl in the microwave?? In your video you don't say if you turn the microwave on, so I'm assuming you just set the bowl in there...right?
Also, the video doesn't mention using the instant pot at all! would be great if you had a video using the instant pot.
Devour Dinner
Hi Gloria!
That is correct, you do NOT turn the microwave on. I place my yeast mixture in the microwave to create a warm environment as the yeast is activating. When I made the video I was not using this amazing Tip/Trick of proofing dough in the Pressure Cooker, I do hope to update the video in time! The instructions are all written out in the post and it's a wonderful tip/trick that I LOVE!
Carol Wiitanen
do you let the rolls rise again when on the pan? I don't see that in the recipe It just says to place the rolls on the pan and bake!!!!
Devour Dinner
I do not do a 2nd rise. I place the dough on the pans and bake. Naturally they can't all bake at once, so some rolls tend to get a 2nd rise. But they do not need to.
Rick
Loved these rolls! Easy to make. Divded the recipe into thirds and ended up with a dozen rolls. Delicious!
Devour Dinner
So glad you loved this recipe like we do! Oh they are good!
Cynthia
I think there is something wrong with the slicing instructions, for making a cinnamon roll three finger thick would make a humongous cinnamon roll. Please tell me how thick you actually slice the “log” to make the individual rolls.
Devour Dinner
Hi Cynthia,
I have smaller fingers, and use about a 3 finger width. That would be about 1 1/2+ inches for each cinnamon roll. I prefer my cinnamon rolls to be thicker, but you can cut them smaller if you prefer.
Alice
How many Cinnamon rolls does this make? Your recipes says serves 10 people, but not how many actual rolls.
Devour Dinner
This recipe makes a large batch. I typically get about 36 rolls from this recipe.
Barbara
Great looking recipe, looking forward to making with my 11 year old grandson. I no longer have a big mixer. I am hoping I can mix and kneed by hand. Any suggestions?
Many thanks in advance!
Barbara
Devour Dinner
Hi Barbara... This is a large recipe, I'm not sure a hand mixer would be able to mix up this dough properly and kneading by hand would be a huge chore for sure. If you had a larger hand mixture with dough hooks it could work, but only make a half batch to test it out.
Joy
My kitchen-aid mixer is broken so I used my hand mixer with the dough hooks. I did half the recipe and it worked out good!! (My arm did get a little worn out though from holding on tightly to the mixer! Haha) Thanks for sharing the recipe!
Devour Dinner
Hi Joy! This recipe works perfect to cut in half although mixing with a hand mixture would give your arm a work out for sure! But it can be done as you've shown. It's a fun recipe and oh so good! We love it!
Patricia
Is there an egg free recipe
Devour Dinner
Hi Patricia, I do not have an egg free recipe for cinnamon rolls. I'm sorry.
Ana
Anyone have any luck converting this recipe to gluten-free by using a gluten-free mix that replaces cup per cup?
Devour Dinner
Hi Ana, I have not tried converting this recipe to GF. If you try it, I suggest making a 1/2 batch as I know how expensive GF flour can be.
Kim
Just wondering if you tried it with gluten free flour and how it turned out? Thanks!
Devour Dinner
Hi Kim! I have not tried this recipe with Gluten Free Flour. I would definitely cut it in half before testing as this is a large batch.
Kristin
Can this recipe be halfed?? I feel like that is a lot of dough. With a family of 4 it seems like a lot
Devour Dinner
Yes Kristin. This recipe can be cut in half and works perfectly! 😉
Christy
Hi,
This recipe looks delicious! If my instant pot doesn’t have a “yogurt” button could I use another setting to make this recipe?
Devour Dinner
That's a great question Christy! Unfortunately the Yogurt Low setting is a perfect low temperature that won't kill the yeast. You can however heat your oven to 200 degrees and then TURN IT OFF. Place your dough in an oven safe bowl and allow it to rise in the warm environment. It works wonderfully well as a substitute to using the Yogurt Button on a Pressure Cooker!
Cheryl O
Hi Christy my IP doesn't have a low setting either but the IP website suggested trying the slow cooker at the low setting. I mixed a 1/3 batch of this recipe and am trying that. I think it would have worked too, except my setting the timer for 15 minutes was actually 15 hours. I figured it out about 30 minutes in. LOL!
Beverly Ann
Wish recipes would state the size IP used. I only have the 3-quart pot and I am sure this recipe would not work in it...ten cups of flour? I'm thinking of getting a larger IP, but still don't know if the 6-quart would work here or not.
Devour Dinner
I use my 6qt Pressure Cooker without any problems for this recipe. A 3 qt would definitely be too small unfortunately.
Alissa
So, if I am reading correctly, I only need a glass lid, not the big pressure cooker lid? I kind of set the big black lid on fire, getting it too close to my stove. I only have the IP and the glass lid. I almost threw my IP away, too, but remembered other recipes I can still use. Is this really one of them?
Devour Dinner
Hi Alissa, I use a glass lid or a larger dinner plate on top while allow the dough to rise. You do Not want to use the normal lid with sealing ring because it's possible for the dough to seal the lit shut as it grows in size and that would cause a problem to get it out! So just use a glass lid or a larger dinner plate and it will be perfect!
Phyllis
Love my 8 at. Soups etc.
Lynneah Bennett
Yum! I love cinnamon rolls, espiecally ones that can be made on a whim weekend morning! Great post! Can't wait to try them out!
Bethany
These look so incredibly easy to make and delicious!
Nikki
Yumm!! I'll have to make these one day. I've been meaning to try it and this gives me some encouragement.
Laura | The Yellow Birdhouse
Wow I always followed recipes that take way longer than an hour! I might make these for Father's Day, my husband loves cinnamon buns!
Amy
I absolutely love cinnamon rolls. I had no idea they were this simple to make, definitely trying this recipe.. Although I will probably have to make 2 batches as I don't think they will last long in our house!
Mara Olson / Goal Setting Mama
Oh my gosh, I buy cinnamon rolls for my kids every week!! Saving to try!!
Ayanna @ 21FlavorsofSplendor
Yummy! I love how quick and versatile this recipe is.
Cristina @SaturdayGift
These look so good! And I love that you can make dinner rolls and/or garlic breadsticks with the same dough recipe. I can't wait to try this!
Devour Dinner
It's so great to make a little of everything!
Catherine
Oh my gosh these look so good!!
Shawn
Can you just place the dough in the microwave for 15 minutes instead of an Insta pot?
Devour Dinner
You can proof the dough in multiple ways. Using the Pressure Cooker will speed up the process because of the perfectly warm environment. But a microwave will work just fine too, it will take longer but works great!
Michele
These sound delicious, and your pictures look great. A few suggestions: explain what "allow to proof" means for those who aren't familiar; and I would clarify that the frosting and filling part of the recipe is only enough to complete 1 of the 3 portions of dough. Keep up the good work!
Devour Dinner
Hi Michele. Great Suggestions...I will add that in.
Sydney
I have a Cinnabon CopyKat recipe that I use, but the downfall is they normally take about 4 hours from start to finish... This sounds like it would be a great alternative when you need a quick recipe!
Devour Dinner
Hi Sydney... YES! This is a perfect option and these Cinnamon Rolls come up just like Cinnabon. So light and Fluffy! Delicious.
Ina @ Crafty For Home
So easy to make! My little one can help me make this bread, as she like making shapes for her own bread.
Devour Dinner
That's great. Getting kids in the kitchen and allowing them to learn and do is so great!
Lisa
These look delicious, seem simple and quick. I can't wait to try them!
Devour Dinner
Thanks Lisa! Yes, they are simple and the video will walk you through the steps so you can make them perfectly! Enjoy. 🙂
Thea
Can't wait to try these!! But 2 questions:
Most cinnamon recipes I've made spread butter on the dough before sprinkling with the cinnamon sugar. This one does not? Is that correct?
If you split the recipe in half, how do you handle the 3 eggs?
Devour Dinner
Hi Thea - Great questions. You can spread butter on the dough if you wish. However, I do not. I follow my grandmothers recipe and how I was taught. But you won't go wrong if you prefer to spread butter on first or even make a paste with the brown sugar and cinnamon. When I half the recipe, I will use 2 eggs.
Tona
What size instantpot for this recipe?
Devour Dinner
Hi Tona, I have used a 6qt Instant Pot / Pressure Cooker for this recipe. However you could use an 8qt if needed. You only need the Yogurt setting to proof the dough. It's game changing!