Sinless Cinnamon Rolls

Submitted by Sierra Silver

"I wanted a recipe for cinnamon rolls that would be better for me without any sacrifices. This recipe is the result."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 16
• Yields: 8 rolls
• Serves: 8

ingredients

• Dough

• 1 cup warm water
• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• 1 tablespoon powdered milk
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 3 tablespoons sugar (NOT sweetener)
• 2 1⁄2 cups whole wheat white flour (or half bread and regular whole wheat flour)
• 4 teaspoons gluten flour (Note -- Halve this if using bread flour)
• 1⁄2 teaspoon nutmeg
• 2 1⁄4 teaspoons active dry yeast

• Filling

• 1 tablespoon butter, melted
• 1⁄3 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

• Icing

• 1 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons low-fat cream cheese
• 1⁄2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon water (or enough to desired thickness)

directions

1. Place dough ingredients in bread machine; set to dough setting. Check after five minutes that dough is slightly sticky but firm to the touch; add flour and water as needed.
2. For filling: Mix brown sugar and cinnamon together.
3. After cycle ends, turn out dough onto lightly floured surface. Roll into rectangle to 1/8 inch thickness (It should be about 13 x 9) Brush lightly with butter. Sprinkle on filling, leaving about ½ inch free on far edge. Press filling into dough. Roll tightly into log, pinching at ends. Using a piece of dental floss, cut log in half; cut halves in quarters. Place into greased 9 x 9 (circle or square).
4. Cover and place in warm area until doubled in volume, about 20 minutes.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 minutes, or just until browned lightly.
6. Combine all icing ingredients with whisk. Spread over warm rolls. Cut apart and enjoy!