This simple No Yeast Cinnamon Rolls recipe starts with two ingredient dough plus a few extra ingredients and finishes with frosting on top.
This recipe is a great option for when you want to quickly make cinnamon rolls! Plus, the Greek yogurt adds some protein to them. Enjoy them with a warm cup of coffee or tea.
Tonia’s Notes
My mom has always made the most amazing cinnamon rolls! As a kid, they were such a great after-school snack, and as an adult, I love cinnamon rolls with a cup of coffee.
These shortcut, no-yeast cinnamon rolls don’t have the same texture as my mom’s homemade ones do, but they are delicious, and my family makes them disappear in a hurry!
How To Make
Mix Ingredients
Mix the self-rising flour, plain, nonfat Greek yogurt, egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract until a ball forms.
Form Rolls
Turn the dough onto a floured surface, sprinkle with flour, and knead several times. Roll into a large rectangle about 12×18 inches. Top with a mixture of brown sugar, flour, and ground cinnamon. Starting at the short end, tightly roll the dough, pinch the seam to seal, and evenly cut into twelve slices.
Bake
Place the no yeast cinnamon rolls in a greased 11×7-inch pan. Bake them at 350˚F for 28-32 minutes or until golden brown.
Tips and FAQs
- Storage: Store the cinnamon rolls in an airtight container at room temperature for 1-2 days, in the fridge for 3-4 days, or in the freezer for 1-2 months.
- Reheat: If you like warm cinnamon rolls, pop them in the microwave for a few seconds before eating them.
- Two Ingredient Dough: These cinnamon rolls without yeast start with two ingredient dough (self-rising flour and Greek yogurt). I added an egg for a little fat and leavening. The powdered sugar and vanilla add flavor to the dough.
- Self-Rising Flour: You can make one cup of self-rising flour by whisking together one cup of all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 teaspoons of baking powder, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt, but keep in mind that if you make substitutions, your results may vary!
- Flavor and Texture: The texture of these rolls is more dense than yeast rolls, and the flavor is slightly sour, somewhat like sourdough from the Greek yogurt.
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Ingredients
- 2 ½ cups self-rising flour
- 1 ½ cups plain, nonfat Greek Yogurt
- 1 large egg
- 3 tablespoons powdered sugar
- 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
- 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350˚F. Stir the self-rising flour, plain, nonfat Greek yogurt, egg, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract, using a stand mixer or hand mixer, until a ball forms.
- Turn onto a floured surface, sprinkle with flour, and knead several times. Roll into a large rectangle (about 12×18 inches).
- In a small bowl, mix together the brown sugar, all-purpose flour, and ground cinnamon. Sprinkle the mixture evenly over the dough.
- Starting at the short end, tightly roll the dough. Pinch the seam to seal. Evenly cut the roll into 12 slices. Transfer the rolls to a greased 11×7-inch pan.
- Bake at 350˚F for 28-32 minutes, until golden brown.
- Top with powdered sugar glaze or cream cheese frosting, if desired.
Laury says
These came out awful. No not add flour with the filling it was tasteless. They came out hard and dry
Tonia Larson says
Hi Laury,
I’m so sorry to hear that! Thank you for sharing your experience. The tablespoon of flour in the filling prevents the interior of the cinnamon rolls from having too much moisture helping it cook all of the way through.
~Tonia
WC says
It’s like sweet biscuits. And I think I like it better without the yeast.