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BEST Single Serve Cinnamon Roll

a single serve cinnamon roll in a mini dutch oven with vanilla icing.
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Have you ever had a craving for cinnamon rolls, but don't want to make a whole batch? If that's you, then this easy single serve cinnamon roll is for you! This recipe is simple, indulgent, and sure to satisfy all your cinnamon roll cravings.

Ingredients

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For The Dough:

  • 1/2 cup bread flour (all purpose flour will also work!)
  • 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1 tablespoon softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons room temperature milk

For The Filling: 

  • 2 tablespoons softened butter
  • 2 tablespoons light brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Optional Glaze:

  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon milk (or more as needed)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F and spray a ramekin with non-stick cooking spray
  2. In a medium sized mixing bowl, stir together bread flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
  3. To the dry ingredients add in the softened butter and milk. Stir until a soft dough forms. (if too dry, add milk 1/2 teaspoon at a time. If too sticky, add in more bread flour 1 teaspoon at a time)
  4. Set the dough aside to rest and make the filling. In a small mixing bowl, stir together the softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Mix until fully combined.
  5. On a lightly floured countertop, roll the dough out into a 5x8 inch rectangle and use your fingers or an offset spatula to spread the filling evenly over the dough
  6. Cut the rectangle into 3 strips (lengthwise).
  7. Starting with the first strip, roll it up into a spiral. Once the first strip is rolled up completely, place it onto the end of the second strip and roll again. Do the same thing with the third strip so that you end up with one large cinnamon roll.
  8. Place your single roll into the prepared ramekin and bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the top is golden brown but the middle is still gooey
  9. Carefully take it out of the oven and allow to cool for 10-15 minutes
  10. Drizzle the glaze over top if desired, then dig in and enjoy your single serve cinnamon roll

Notes

  • Make sure your milk isn't too hot: If it's too hot, the yeast will die and the roll will not rise.
  • Measure properly: The recipe is listed in grams for the most accurate measurements.
  • Knead well: Yeasted doughs need to be kneaded well to activate the gluten proteins and help make the dough chewy.
  • Slightly underbake: If you want a super ooey gooey center, under bake this personal cinnamon roll just barely.
  • Let it cool for 15 minutes: Trust me, I know it's tempting to eat this right out of the oven. However, it really needs to cool for 10-15 minutes for the best flavor and so you won't burn yourself!

Find it online: https://www.coleinthekitchen.com/single-serve-cinnamon-roll/