Gluten Free Cinnamon Buns

Soft and decedent, these are the best gluten free cinnamon buns I have ever had. These are best eaten the same day, on the next day warm in the microwave before eating. If you need to make them in advance the best thing to do is freeze them before baking. Let them thaw in the fridge overnight or on the counter for a couple hours before baking.

12/30/20232 min read

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees fahrenheit

Makes approx. 16 buns

Ingredients

Topping
4 Tbsp metled butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 Tbsp corn sysrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
2 Tbsp heavy cream

Filling
2 Tbsp soft butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
4 tsp ground cinnamon

Dough
1 2/3 cup white rice flour
1/3 cup tapioca starch
1 cup potatoe starch
1 tbsp xanthan gum
1 Tbsp traditional yeast
3 Tbsp white sugar
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 cup skim milk powder
1 tsp baking powder
1/4 cup softened butter
1/2 cup warm water
1 egg
3/4 cup warm milk
2 Tbsp oil
1 tsp apple cider vinegar
1 tsp vanilla extract

Icing
6 Tbsp softened butter
4 Tbsp softened cream cheese
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
1 tsp milk
1-1/2 cup powdered sugar

Instructions

  1. Combine 4 Tbsp melted butter,1/2 cup brown sugar,2 Tbsp corn sysrup,1 tsp vanilla extract and 2 Tbsp heavy cream. Spread in the bottom of your pan or divide evenly if you are using more then one pan.
    Combine 2 Tbsp soft butter, 3/4 cup brown sugar and 4 tsp ground cinnamon. Set aside.
    Add 1 Tbsp yeast and 3 Tbsp of sugar to 1/2 cup of warm water. Let sit for 10 mins.
    Combine 1 2/3 cup white rice flour, 1/3 cup tapioca starch, 1 cup potato starch, 1 Tbsp xanthan gum, 1/2 tsp salt, 1/4 cup skim milk powder and 1 tsp baking powder.
    Combine 3/4 cup warm milk, 2 Tbsp oil and 1 egg.
    Add the yeast and milk mixtures to the combined flours. Add the 1 tsp vanilla, 1 tsp apple cider vinegar and 1/4 cup softened butter. Mix well.

  2. Put a layer of plastic wrap on your counter or table, dollop the dough on the plastic wrap and then roughly spread it out with a spatula or moistened hands. Place another layer of plastic wrap on top of the dough and roll the dough out until it is approx. a 16″x 8″ rectangle.

  3. Pull the top layer of plastic wrap off and evenly sprinkle the filling mixture on the dough.

  4. Grab the plastic wrap from the bottom and gently roll the dough onto itself. Pulling the plastic away as you roll. You will end up with a 16″ log.

  5. Cut the log in 1″ wide sections (16 rolls) and place into your pans.

  6. Cover the cinnamon rolls with a clean kitchen towel or plastic wrap and let sit in a warm spot for 30 mins.
    12 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit

  7. Remove the towel or plastic wrap and bake the rolls for approx. 40 minutes.

  8. Whip up 6 Tbsp. softened butter, 4 Tbsp. softened cream cheese, 1/2 tsp vanilla extract and 1 tsp of milk. Slowly add 1-1/2 cup powdered sugar. This can be done by hand but is much faster with an electric mixer

  9. Once the cinnamon buns are cool ice with the icing and enjoy!