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    2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls

    This post may contain affiliate links. Please see disclosure for more information. Published: Feb 14, 2020 · Modified: Mar 25, 2021 by Dee

    2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls are made without yeast and need no rising time. These homemade cinnamon rolls are quick, easy, light and delicious!

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    cinnamon rolls made from 2 ingredient dough with cream cheese frosting in a pie pan

    If you like homemade cinnamon rolls but don't like all the work, you're going to love this super quick and easy cinnamon roll recipe! No waiting for the dough to rise -- just mix, roll, fill and bake!

    We love making 2 ingredient bagels, but when my daughter decided to use the basic Weight Watcher's dough for cinnamon rolls, I was super skeptical.

    Seriously, you guys, these quick and easy cinnamon rolls are amazing! They're light, airy and so good!

    How Does 2 Ingredient Dough Work

    You combine self rising flour with Greek yogurt. Baking soda in the flour helps it rise, and the yogurt makes the dough soft and pliable.

    While the base dough is two ingredients, we added a little sugar, vanilla extract and a pinch of cinnamon to flavor the dough.

    You can stick to the basic recipe if you want. We just felt that the dough needed a little something extra to taste more like cinnamon rolls.

    mix greek yogurt and flour in bowl

    How to Make Homemade Cinnamon Rolls without Yeast

    Start by adding the Greek yogurt and the self rising flour to a large mixing bowl. Add some vanilla, sugar and cinnamon, and mix well.

    This dough is different from yeast dough. So, if you've ever made traditional homemade cinnamon rolls before, don't worry that it doesn't look the same.

    It will also be on the sticky side. You can add a little extra flour if needed.

    roll 2 ingredient dough with rolling pin

    Form the dough into a ball, then place it on a well-floured surface. You'll have to knead the dough for a couple of minutes until it's no longer sticky.

    Roll the dough into a small rectangle. Then, spread the cinnamon filling over the dough.

    cinnamon filling over dough

    Roll the dough over the filling. We found that using a knife or a dough scraper made this part easier and kept the dough from sticking.

    Pinch the dough, and cut the roll into evenly into smaller rolls. You'll get about 8 to 10 rolls from this recipe.

    Place the rolls into a buttered baking dish. Then, brush the tops with a little melted butter, and bake.

    cinnamon rolls baked in air fryer toaster oven

    Bake Cinnamon Rolls in an Air Fryer Oven

    The cinnamon rolls take about 25 minutes to 30 minutes in a regular oven. But, I wanted to try them in the air fryer.

    I used my Instant Pot Omni Plus air fryer on the bake setting, and they took just 15 minutes! We're talking super quick and easy cinnamon rolls!

    frosted cinnamon rolls in pie pan

    Top with you Favorite Frosting

    We made a basic cream cheese frosting for the cinnamon rolls. And honestly, I thought they tasted as good as my regular cinnamon roll recipe. I

    If you're following Weight Watchers, you can top with your favorite frosting recipe or use a light glaze. You can even eat these plain!

    cut open cinnamon roll in hand

    2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls Recipe

    cinnamon rolls made from 2 ingredient dough with cream cheese frosting in a pie pan

    2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls

    Published by Dee
    2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls are made without yeast and need no rising time. These homemade cinnamon rolls are quick, easy, light and delicious!
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    Prep Time 20 mins
    Cook Time 25 mins
    Total Time 45 mins
    Course Breakfast
    Cuisine American
    Servings 10
    Calories 125 kcal

    Ingredients
      

    The Dough

    • 1 ¼ cup self rising flour
    • 1 cup Greek yogurt
    • 4 tablespoons sugar
    • ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
    • pinch ground cinnamon

    The Filling

    • 1 tablespoon butter melted
    • ⅓ cup sugar
    • 1 tablespoon ground cinnamon

    Instructions
     

    The Filling

    • Melt the butter in a small bowl
    • Add the sugar and cinnamon, and mix well. Set aside

    The Cinnamon Roll Dough

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees
    • In a large mixing bowl, add the self rising flour and yogurt, then add the sugar, vanilla extract and cinnamon, and mix well
    • Form dough into a ball. Dough will be sticky, so add more flour if necessary as you work the dough
    • On a well-floured surface, knead the dough for about 2 minutes or until no longer sticky
    • Use a rolling pin to roll the dough into roughly a 12-inch long rectangle
    • Spread the cinnamon filling evenly over the dough, leaving a 1 inch space around the edges
    • Carefully roll the dough up tightly, starting at one of the longer sides, and pinch ends together when done
    • Slice the roll evenly into smaller rolls. You should have 8 to 10 rolls when sliced
    • Place into well greased pie pan or baking dish, and brush with 1 tablespoon melted butter
    • Bake for 25 minutes or until tops and sides are firm and light brown
    • Remove from oven, and top with your favorite frosting, glaze or leave plain

    Air Fryer Oven Instructions

    • Preheat the air fryer oven to 340 degrees. Bake the rolls for 15 minutes or until tops and sides are firm and rolls are light brown.

    Notes

    If dough seems very sticky, add more flour, a little at a time until it's manageable. 
    Use a knife or dough scraper to make it easier to roll the dough into shape.
    If you're using air fryer instructions, time may vary with different makes, models.

    Nutrition information is estimated. Please do your own calculation to fit special diets.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 4gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 4mgSodium: 18mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 35IUCalcium: 32mgIron: 1mg
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    plate of frosted cinnamon rolls

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    1. Ann says

      February 21, 2020 at 4:44 pm

      I can’t believe how quick these are to make! They taste just like the ones that take forever to make!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 22, 2020 at 1:11 pm

        So glad you liked them, Ann!

    2. Cathy says

      February 20, 2020 at 10:32 am

      Love how easy these are!

      Reply
    3. Chrissie Baker says

      February 18, 2020 at 2:38 pm

      Dee, these rolls look like heaven! They’d be great for a Saturday morning!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2020 at 7:14 am

        Thanks so much, Chrissie! They are perfect for weekends!

    4. Toni says

      February 18, 2020 at 12:47 pm

      This is amazingly delicious!! Such a huge hit at my house!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2020 at 7:15 am

        So glad you enjoyed them, Toni. Thanks!

    5. katerina @ diethood.com says

      February 18, 2020 at 8:38 am

      I can't wait to try this recipe!! These cinnamon rolls look amazing!!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 19, 2020 at 7:15 am

        Thank you so much! Hope you like them!

    6. Carrie Robinson says

      February 17, 2020 at 4:54 pm

      You had me at just 2 ingredients! Wow. 🙂5 stars

      Reply
    7. Amanda says

      February 17, 2020 at 4:43 pm

      Love the idea of this thank you so much!5 stars

      Reply
    8. James says

      February 17, 2020 at 6:44 am

      Tried these on Sunday and they were awesome and what a time saver over regular dough! The kids want to have them every weekend now!5 stars

      Reply
      • Dee says

        February 17, 2020 at 8:27 pm

        So glad to hear this, James. Thanks!

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