Servings: 8
Preparation Time: 20 minutes
Start to Finish Time: 1 hours 10 minutes
A Shortcut to Cinnamon Bliss
If you love the idea of warm, gooey cinnamon rolls but hesitate at the thought of working with yeast, these Buttermilk Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls are a dream come true. With a tender, biscuit-style dough enriched by tangy buttermilk and buttery layers of cinnamon-sugar filling, they deliver bakery-level results without the stress. Each swirl bakes up golden and fragrant, ready to be drenched in a sweet buttermilk glaze.
No Yeast, All Comfort
The magic begins with a self-rising flour base—perfect for anyone who wants homemade cinnamon rolls without waiting for dough to rise. Buttermilk adds rich flavor and tender crumb while cold butter creates delicate, flaky layers. The process is straightforward and approachable, whether you’re a weekend baker or making a quick morning treat. This yeast-free method ensures light, fluffy rolls that come together in less than half the time of traditional recipes.
Cinnamon-Sugar Swirls of Heaven
Buttermilk biscuit dough makes the perfect canvas for a generous coating of softened butter, brown sugar, and warm cinnamon. Rolled into a tight log and sliced into thick spirals, each piece bakes into a fragrant masterpiece. The aroma of cinnamon and butter fills the kitchen as they turn golden in the oven, promising a cozy breakfast or an indulgent dessert that feels like a special occasion any day of the week.
Glossy Buttermilk Glaze to Finish
No cinnamon roll is complete without a luscious glaze. A simple blend of confectioners’ sugar, buttermilk, and a pinch of salt creates a silky drizzle that soaks into the warm layers, adding sweetness and a slight tang that perfectly balances the spiced filling. Whether you pour it on thick for a creamy topping or thin it for a delicate sheen, the glaze gives these biscuit rolls their irresistible bakery-style finish.
Perfect Anytime Treat
From lazy weekend mornings to festive brunch tables, Buttermilk Biscuit Cinnamon Rolls bring homemade comfort to any occasion. Serve them straight from a cast-iron skillet for rustic charm or arrange them on a platter for a holiday breakfast spread. Easy to prepare, yet rich and indulgent, they’ll quickly become a family favorite and a go-to recipe for cinnamon roll cravings—no yeast required.
Ingredients:
DOUGH:
3 cups self-rising flour (see TO MAKE SELF-RISING
FLOUR)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar
1/2 cup unsalted butter, cold, cut into pats
1 cup buttermilk, plus 2 tablespoons cold
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted (optional)
GLAZE:
2 cups sugar, confectioner’s
3 tablespoons buttermilk
1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
Instructions:
Preheat oven to 450°.
Lightly spray a 10-inch cast-iron skillet with cooking spray.
For dough (35 minutes + 10 minutes to cool):
In a large bowl, whisk together flour and granulated sugar.
Using a pastry blender or 2 forks, cut cold butter into flour mixture
until crumbly.
Gradually stir in 1 cup buttermilk with a fork just until dry
ingredients are moistened (add remaining 2 tablespoons
buttermilk, if needed).
Turn cut dough onto a lightly floured surface, and gently knead
dough 5 times.
Pat or gently roll dough to a 14 x 8-inch rectangle
Brush softened butter onto dough
In a small bowl, stir together brown sugar and cinnamon; sprinkle
onto buttered dough.
Starting at one long side, roll up dough into a log.
Cut roll into 8 (l-3/4-inch-thick) slices. Place slices cut side up in
prepared pan.
Bake until golden brown, about 19 minutes.
Brush melted butter onto rolls, if desired. Let cool on a wire rack
for 10 minutes.
FOR THE GLAZE (5 minutes):
In a medium bowl, whisk together confectioners’ sugar,
buttermilk, and salt.
For a thin glaze, drizzle onto warm rolls. For a thicker glaze,
drizzle onto rolls after cooling for 30 to 45 minutes.
Per Serving (excluding unknown items): 512 Calories; 22g Fat
(37.9% calories from fat); 6g Protein; 74g Carbohydrate; 1g
Dietary Fiber; 57mg Cholesterol; 638mg Sodium; 39g Total
Sugars; trace Vitamin D; 211mg Calcium; 2mg Iron; 120mg
Potassium; 316mg Phosphorus.
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