Today I am sharing a recipe for One Hour Cinnamon Rolls! This quick cinnamon roll recipe is delicious and will become your favorite way to make cinnamon buns!
These super quick cinnamon rolls are ready to go in the oven in just one hour! And the results are amazingly good cinnamon rolls!!!
I love homemade cinnamon rolls. What I don’t like is how long they take to make. I especially love them for breakfast but who wants to get up 2-3 hours before breakfast in order to have hot, fresh out of the oven cinnamon rolls?? Not me.
I decided to see if I could use my basic cinnamon roll recipe and do it with a few tweaks in an hour. I did and they were just as delicious as when I spend 2-3 hours making cinnamon rolls!!
It is tradition for our family that we have homemade cinnamon rolls when we watch our church’s semi-annual General Conference and that was this weekend. I started an hour before the session was to begin. By the time the opening prayer and opening song were done my cinnamon rolls were ready!!
Gather your ingredients together before hand so everything is ready when you need it. I used bread flour in my cinnamon rolls but regular all purpose flour works well too.
How to Make Quick Cinnamon Rolls
To make one hour cinnamon rolls, mix together your warm water, buttermilk, sugar, melted butter and yeast. To get your buttermilk to room temperature quickly just pop it in the microwave for 15 seconds or so.
You use a lot of yeast in this recipe but that is what makes them rise so fast. I didn’t find that it affected the flavor at all using so much yeast. Put this in your Kitchen Aid and mix. Allow to sit for 15 minutes. After 15 minutes it will look like this.
Add your salt, eggs and flour into this mixture and mix for 10 minutes using the bread hook and then allow to rest for 10 minutes. We are at 35 minutes and counting.
While the dough is resting mix up your filling – sugar, brown sugar, butter and cinnamon.
Stir together until it resembles wet sand.
After the dough has set for 10 minutes spray your counter top with cooking spray. This works much better than flouring your counter top. Put dough on counter and using your fingers or a rolling pen spread dough into into a 12 x 16 inch triangle. Sprinkle with filling.
Roll up into a log. I used a spackling tool that I keep in my kitchen for candy making to cut the rolls but you could use the string trick or a sharp knife. I do not us it to spackle with!!
This recipe makes 12 large rolls but you can also double it easily for more. Place the rolls on a cookie sheet. I line mine with a Silpat but you could also use parchment paper.
Your time should be at about 45 minutes. Let them rise for 15 minutes which will put you at one hour. They don’t rise much but don’t worry they will in the oven. While they were rising and baking I mixed together my frosting which is a combination of butter, vanilla, powdered sugar and half and half or milk. Add in just enough milk to make it the right consistency for you.
At the hour mark, put them into the oven to bake. They bake in about about 12 minutes.
Then slather those warm babies with the frosting and eat!!
These are seriously good cinnamon rolls! They are so good in fact we had to go deliver most of them to our neighbors so we didn’t eat them all.
Delicious cinnamon rolls in an hour – o.k., 72 minutes! How amazing is that. The only bad part is, they are so easy and so fast you may want to make them everyday!!!
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Quick Cinnamon Roll Recipe
1 Hour Cinnamon Rolls
Ingredients
- 1 C water warm
- 3/4 C buttermilk room temperature
- 1/2 C sugar
- 1/4 C butter melted
- 3 Tbsp yeast regular
- 1/2 Tbsp salt
- 2 eggs
- 5-6 C bread flour
Filling
- 2 Tbsp butter melted
- 1/2 C brown sugar
- 1/2 C sugar
- 2 Tbsp cinnamon
Frosting
- 1/4 C butter softened
- 3 C powdered sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla
- enough milk or half and half to make it spreading consistency.
Instructions
- Mix together water, buttermilk, sugar, melted butter and yeast in a bowl. Allow to sit for 15 minutes..
- Add in salt, eggs and flour and mix for 10 minutes.
- Allow to sit for 10 minutes.
- While resting prepare your filling
- Mix together 2 Tbsp melted butter, brown sugar, sugar and cinnamo0n.
- Roll dough out on to greased countertop into a 12 x 16 inch square.
- Sprinkle with filling and roll up. Cut into 12 large rolls.
- Place rolls on a cookie sheet covered with a silpat or parchment paper.
- Let rise for 15 minutes
- Bake at 400 for 12-15 minutes.
- Mix together frosting and spread on warm rolls.
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Could I use All Purpose Flour instead of Bread Flour?
Thank you very much Leigh Anne for the prompt response. I will try these again in the next few days, as I would like to try to successfully bake these rolls. Do you think this would work – I start with five cups and then when the mixer is half way through the mixing, starting to add the extra flour until the consistency is no longer sticky? Am just trying to understand how best to approach this. Thank you.
That should work fine. There are so many things that can effect the stickiness of the dough. Just work it until you can handle it without it sticking all over your hands.
Help! I consider myself an experienced baker however do not have much experience working with yeast. I watched the video several times prior to undertaking the rolls today and studied the recipe instructions closely. When I transferred the dough onto the counter I realized there was a problem right away. The dough was extremely sticky compared to the photos I saw on the blog. With some difficulty I was able to roll it, though it was mushy, and the mushy rolls are in the oven. I was curious to see how they would taste before I threw them out! So, could I get some advice on where I went wrong; I suspect there was not enough flour, but am not sure? Any comments/advice much appreciated. Thank you.
Lucille, Any time your dough is too sticky, add additional flour to make it workable. Your altitude and weather can effect your dough.
What if you only have a hand mixer? Do you have to mix for 10 minutes? Suggestions?
A handmixer should work as long as it is heavy duty enough.
Just tried these and brought them over to our daughter and son-in-laws house last night. Everyone went mad for these. I can’t believe I waited so long to try this recipe. Now it will be the only one I make. So easy and such a beautiful dough to work with. Thank you, thank you, thank you!!! These were amazing.
So glad you love them too! It is the only cinnamon roll I make anymore too!
How do you know if you should use 5 or 6 cups of flour?
Casey, Depending on your weather and your altitude the amount may vary. You just add in enough so that the dough is not sticky and can be worked with easily.
If I make these the night before and just have hem ready to bake in the morning, would they still turn out?
Bri, If you are looking for a cinnamon roll to make the night before and then bake in the morning I would recommend this recipe: https://www.yourhomebasedmom.com/overnight-cinnamon-rolls/
Just made these for general conference as well! they turned out perfect and incredibly yummy! They turned out huge too! I did use 2 TBSP active dry yeast and it was perfect. Thank you so much!
The print out recipe is missing the step after putting the rolls on the pan to let the rolls rise for 15 minutes. Thank you for the great recipe. I’ve made these twice. The second time I cut the cinnamon a little bit.
Thanks, got that updated.
Going to use these for Conference weekend:) Thanks for sharing!!! Happy Conference!
Enjoy Conference Emily and the rolls!
The regular yeast, donyou mean Instant yeast
Yes, Instant versus rapid rise
I make cinnamon rolls often. I’ve used the same recipe my whole married life (26 years ????). After seeing your recipe come up in my feed the other day, I decided to try them this morning. Amazing! We all loved them. They are a bit quicker than my regular recipe, which is nice. Thanks! Love your blog!
Ginger, Thanks so much for the kind comment. I’m so glad you love them too and the blog!! Thanks
I made these cinnamon rolls this morning for Conference!! Delish!!! My hubby requested 2 dozen of them for the fire station on Tuesday morning. He works an hour from home, do you think I could refrigerate them before they rise and bake and he can bake them at the station so they are piping hot? Will the hour drive with no refrigeration be ok for them?
I am so glad you enjoyed them. I think it would work fine to refrigerate and then let them rise and bake!
Perhaps preparing them and freezing them before they rise the night before. They would thaw on his way to work and be ready to bake when he gets there. I haven’t made Canon rolls yet, but I’ve done this with other breads.
Sounds like a good plan!
Has anyone tried these with gluten free flour? Looking for an easy Christmas morning recipe that won’t make everyone sad we can’t eat gluten any more! 🙂
Marlo, I haven’t tried them with gluten free flour but if you have a good gluten free flour you like I’d give it a try!
I made these this morning for my nieces. They were amazing, but absolutely massive! I got 16 giant cinnamon rolls out of this. I think next time I’ll try half the yeast.
These are in the oven as we speak. The wait is killing me. Cinna Rolls before church. Life is good. Then to have these after 3 hours of church will be AWWWSOME!
is regular yeast the same or difficult than fast acting yeast? Is it in the packet or jar?
It is not the same as rapid rise or fast acting yeast. the regular dry active yeast comes in a jar or a packet.
thank you!
I took the time to read the comments and found my answer. I’ll be making these after church on Sunday. 🙂
I’ve made these twice now, and they are quite easy and delicious. We have food allergies in our family, so I substituted dairy free margarine (Nucoa) and I used Vanilla Soy milk that was “soured” with 1/2 T lemon juice. They turned out fantastic, and took about 90 minutes, start to finish! Thanks for the recipe. My son is always asking for cinnamon rolls, and I’m always saying, “They take too long.” Not anymore.
Leigh Anne, I have baked your 60 minute cinnamon rolls many times since discovering the recipe back in 2014, and I’ve got to say, these are the BEST cinnamon rolls I’ve ever had. My husband absolutely loves them and always asks me to make them when I’m looking for a dessert recipe. : ) They freeze exceptionally well also and are great warm or cold. I just wanted to say “thanks” for sharing this delightful recipe!
Eva, Thank you so much for taking the time to say thank you! I love hearing from people when they love my recipes as much as I do!
I AM NOT THAT FAMILIAR WITH THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF YEAST. IS DRY ACTIVE YEAST THE SAME AS INSTANT YEAST? THANKS!
No dry active yeast has to be activated in water, instant yeast or rapid rise yeast does not.
Hello! These look delicious! Can’t wait to make them! I’m a college student and don’t have a stand mixer, could you knead these by hand? If so, how? Thank you!!! Also, love reading your family’s General conference traditions 🙂
Courtney, You can definitely knead them by hand, it’s just more work! Enjoy!
I don’t own a mix master — can I do this by hand?
You definitely can – it’s just a bit more work.
My works in the oilfield and had to be in at 2am today. At 11:30 last night I had the *brilliant* idea to make cinnamon rolls for his entire crew. But how was I going to get them done in time? I stumbled on your recipe and I’ll never wait hours for rising rolls again! I pulled two dozen out of the oven and sent him on his way with piping hot Cinnamon Rolls at 1:30 this morning! Thanks so much!!
You are so right – I will never go back either. So glad you loved the recipe as much as I do!
looks nice can we use all purpose flour or plain flour.
I am sure you could. I haven’t done it so not sure how it would effect the texture.
Not sure what happened..my duo was uber sticky and very puffy… Had to try to turn it into bread
Sounds like you just needed to add a bit more flour. Just add enough so that it is not sticky and can be rolled out and handled.
You said put the dough into a triangle but I think you mean rectangle?
I’m making these this Sunday mmmm can’t wait.
You’re right – a rectangle!!
Hi Leigh Anne! Love your site (and facebook posts!) I am wondering if you use (for this recipe) salted or unsalted butter? I tend to always use salted but then read on another site that for baking you should use unsalted. What is your opinion and what did you use for these? Thanks! Can’t wait to try these!! 🙂
I typically always use salted butter. If I use unsalted I will always specify that in the recipe. If I am using a recipe that calls for unsalted butter I will use salted butter and just cut the amount of salt in the recipe down by half.
Made these rolls for the first time Mondy. They are amazing!!!! I love that my Mixer does all the work. Will be making these again and again. Love your website! :0) Happy Thanksgiving!
I have always been intimated by making
anything w/ yeast. Thank you for this simple &
delicious cinnamon roll recipe. I”m not afraid
of yeast anymore. Enjoyed these this morning for
breakfast w/ some hot coffee, wonderful!
So glad liked them that you have overcome your fear of yeast!! They are yummy aren’t they!?
I found this post probably about 1.5 weeks ago, and I’m currently in the process of making these for the 3rd time! I’ve shared the recipe with about a zillion friends, too! They are SO so soooo delicious and WAY easier (and tastier if I’m being honest, but don’t tell my mom that!) than the recipe my mom uses that takes over 4 hours. Thanks so much for posting this. Sending half the batch with my hubby to work tonight, and I’m looking forward to hearing how all his coworkers raved about what a wonderful wife I am. 🙂
So glad you like them!! It is amazing how delicious they are how little time they take!!
Hello can you tell me how much yeast to use it just says 3T regular yeast? what is regular yeast? and what is 3T?
Thanks
Sorry about that A capital T is an abbreviation for a Tablespoon. Regular yeast vs. the Rapid Rise yeast. You want dry active yeast.
I just made these cinnamon rolls. They were delicious and so easy to make! I posted the results on my blog so be sure to stop by and check out my review. Thanks for sharing. I enjoyed them a lot.
So glad you enjoyed them – yours look great!!! I tried to leave a comment on your blog but it wouldn’t let me ?
Thanks so much for sharing your recipe! I combined it with Smitten Kitchen’s pumpkin cinnamon roll recipe and cream cheese icing and they were AMAZING! This is the perfect recipe for the mornings when my little one is in Kindergarten – those two and a half hours go by FAST 🙂
I love that you made them into pumpkin cinnamon rolls and I bet the cream cheese icing was amazing!!! Thanks.
These look fantastic!
Thanks for the tip about cooking spray on the counter instead of flour. I bet it’s easier to clean up than flour too. 🙂
Leigh Anne….I just made these and they turned out FABULOUS. Thanks for sharing. However, my mixer…..the one I bought when we first moved to Portland in 1980….died while mixing the dough. I think I should thank you for that also…. I have been wanting a new one and just needed the right excuse. I definetly have it now 🙂
Karla, Glad I could be of help and glad you liked the rolls too. I’m patiently or not so patiently waiting for my refrigerator to die so I get a new one. It’s 19 years old – it’s about time!!
1. I am so hungry….I want theses….now!!!
2. I wish I could do this on my countertop. But I have tile. Darn
3. Can’t wait to make these!!
WHAT A WONDERFUL IDEA ABOUT SPRAYING YOUR COUNTER! Never thought of doing that! Duh! I’ve been a little timid about making homemade cinnamon rolls but this recipe and your SIMPLE instructions and little time it takes gives me the confidence I need! Can’t wait to try them-thinking of making them for Bible Fellowship class next month (it’s my turn for breakfast!)
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Heidi – wish I’d seen the idea to spray your counters 20 years ago! So much easier than cleaning the flour off the countertop!!! Enjoy!
Does it hurt your granite to spray it with the cooking spray? I am always worried about that. It seems like it would work better than the flour.
Not at all – I use a butter spray and it’s no different than any food/grease etc. that gets on my counters on a daily basis. It is so much easier to clean up than flour too!
Make sure your granite countertops have been sealed. If not, the naturally porus granite will absorb excess oil and make it difficult to clean. Oil spray is definitely better than additional flour in shaping breads.
This recipe looks wonderful! I wonder if I could I use quick yeast in this recipe? I get it in the bulk at SAMs and it’s all I use. =)
Thanks for sharing!
I think you totally could – I would use 2/3 the amount of yeast (I looked at Red Star yeast website and that is what they recommend) i.e. if the recipe calls for 3/4 tsp use 1/2 tsp
How much quick rise yeast would you use in place of the 3 tbsp of regular yeast. Also do you need to proof it first or just combine it with the other ingredients?
You can actually use it 1:1, you just don’t have to activate it in water. You can try it with less but from what I’ve read you just use the same amount but it only has to rise once.
OH MY GOODNESS. These look TO DIE FOR!!! Pinning now and for SURE making! Thank you so much for sharing on Chef In Training’s Tuesday Talent Show, I just had to click! YUM!!!
~Jen @ Yummy-Healthy-Easy
Jen, Thanks! These cinnamon rolls are to die for! You will want to make them over and over so beware..
I will be making these for sure!!
You won’t be sorry!!
About how long does it take to get buttermilk to room temperature as that will add to the total recipe time. I really want to make these tomorrow morning. Could I just put buttermilk in microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm to room temperature?
That is exactly what I did – just put it in the microwave for about 15 seconds or so.
Enjoy!
I don’t have buttermilk. Can I just use regular milk?
Sure or you could add 1/2 tbsp vinegar to the milk to make it buttermilk.
If you don’t keep buttermilk in your fridge, you could just use dry buttermilk and warm water.
I will be making these very soon. I wonder, can the unbaked rolls be frozen for another time?
I think they could totally be frozen. I would freeze them before the final 15 minutes where they rise.
I made these last week – only had 4.5 tsp (1Tbsp & 1.5tsp) yeast and they still came out great. I ended up getting 18 fist-sized rolls out of them!
I froze 6 right after they were done rising and let them defrost over night in the fridge. Pulled them out just 20min before baking and they were still very yummy!
Beautiful photos! I am excited to try it out! Pinned it for later. 🙂
Lindsey, Hope you have a chance to make them. Be careful though because once you do you will want to make them again and again!
The dough is similar to my 30 min rolls recipe, but sounds excellent for a sweet bread. Most definitely gonna have to give this one a try!
Love those 30 minute rolls!!!