If you love cinnamon rolls but don’t love waiting for dough to rise, this recipe is for you. These no-rise cinnamon rolls are quick, easy, and perfect for busy mornings or last-minute baking.
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Ingredients
Buttermilk
Adds moisture and a slight tang while helping create soft, tender rolls without yeast.
Butter
Adds richness and flavor to the dough.
Flour
Provides structure so the rolls hold their shape.
Baking Soda
Reacts with the buttermilk to help the dough rise without yeast.
Baking Powder
Gives an extra lift, keeping the rolls light and fluffy.
Sugar
Adds a touch of sweetness to balance the dough.
Butter
Creates a rich base that helps the sugar and spices stick to the dough.
Brown Sugar
Adds sweetness and a caramel-like depth of flavor.
Cinnamon
The classic cinnamon roll spice that gives warmth and sweetness.
Cardamom
Adds a subtle, slightly floral note that elevates the filling.
Nutmeg
Brings warmth and depth without overpowering the cinnamon.
Heavy Cream
Poured over the rolls before baking to create soft, gooey centers.
Cream Cheese Frosting
Adds a creamy, tangy finish that balances the sweetness perfectly.
Instructions
Mix all dough ingredients
Roll out on a lightly floured surface
In a separate bowl Mix the filling ingredients together
Spread the filling on the rolled out dough
Roll up the dough
Slice and place into a greased 9 inch pan
Drizzle with the heavy cream
Bake at 425 for 15 minutes
Reduce oven to 350
Bake an additional 15-25 minutes
Allow to cool and top with a cream cheese frosting
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No Rise Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
Dough:
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 3 3/4 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 3 tbsp sugar
Filling:
- 2 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp Cinnamon
- 1/4 tsp Cardamom
- 1/4 tsp Nutmeg
Topping
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
Frosting
- Cream cheese frosting
Instructions
- Mix all dough ingredients
- Roll out on a lightly floured surface
- In a separate bowl Mix the filling ingredients together
- Spread the filling on the rolled out dough
- Roll up the dough
- Slice and place into a greased 9 inch pan
- Drizzle with the heavy cream
- Bake at 425 for 15 minutes
- Reduce oven to 350
- Bake an additional 15-25 minutes
- Allow to cool and top with a cream cheese frosting
