Make A No Yeast Giant Cinnamon Roll

Hi Bold Bakers! Did anyone think that this is what 2020 had in store?! As we enter week 7 of quarantine, you’ve probably had your fill of cereal, oatmeals, and healthful yogurts for breakfast. Here is official permission from me to indulge while you deal with working from home, homeschooling, and, in general, just self-isolating! Already have an account? What better way to treat yourself than with a warm, sticky cinnamon roll? Well — how about a GIANT one? Of course, since we are in quarantine, you may not have enough people to bake for, or even yeast to bake with. That doesn’t have to stop you! Here is a super easy recipe to make a giant, no yeast cinnamon roll — perfect for two.

What Is A Giant Cinnamon Roll?

My Giant Cinnamon Roll recipe is perfect for one or two people, as opposed to my full-batch 1-Hour No-Yeast Cinnamon Rolls Recipe! Instead of making an entire batch of cinnamon rolls, you only make one BIG one — but it still doesn’t use any yeast.

Why You Don’t Need Yeast

A lot of bakers right now are finding that yeast is not always the secret ingredient to a delicious dish! While I absolutely love a yeasted dough, not using yeast in this recipe is actually faster than a traditional yeasted cinnamon bun dough. If you ask me, that’s a huge bonus while trying to make breakfast. Yeast might be tough to find, anyway. This recipe calls for plain yogurt (or sour cream, which you can always make at home with my sour cream recipe!) and baking powder instead of yeast. Baking powder will be your raising agent in this recipe, and the yogurt or sour cream will help hold the dough together.

What You Need To Make a Giant Cinnamon Roll

Here is all you need to make your sticky, cinnamon dreams come true:

6-inch round cake pan or an oven-safe dish Measuring cups and spoons Mixing bowls Rolling pin

How To Make A Giant Cinnamon Roll

There are three key components to a great cinnamon roll: the filling, the dough, and the icing. Here are the steps (and don’t forget to get the full recipe with measurements, on the page down below): For the Cinamon Roll Filling: For the No-Yeast Cinnamon Dough: For the Cream Cheese Glaze:

Gemma’s Pro Tips To Making A Single Serving Giant Cinnamon Roll

If you are using Greek yogurt, use a little extra. Since it is thick, you will need more for the dough to come together. If you don’t have, or don’t eat, eggs, check out my 7 Best Egg Substitutes in Baking Chart. Make sure your cream cheese is softened before attempting to make the cream cheese glaze. When making the dough, your butter should be cold. The cold butter will cut into the flour, like when you make a rough puff pastry, giving you flaky layers and incredible richness.

How To Store Cinnamon Rolls

This giant cinnamon roll can be stored at room temperature for 2 days in an airtight container but can keep in a refrigerator for up to 3 days . Hopefully, this recipe will help you stay sane while you stay safe! And, well, maybe a little sticky from the incredible cream cheese glaze.