Giant Skillet Cinnamon Roll: 1 Epic Comfort Bake
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Create a giant, gooey cinnamon roll right in your skillet! This recipe makes a perfect treat for sharing.
- Author: Iris Vaughn
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 2 hours 45 minutes
- Yield: 8-10 servings
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
- 1 cup warm milk (105-115F)
- 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
- 1/2 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
- For the Glaze:
- 8 ounces cream cheese, softened
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 2 cups powdered sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2-4 tablespoons milk
- In a large bowl, combine warm milk and yeast. Let it sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
- Add granulated sugar, softened butter, eggs, and vanilla extract to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
- Gradually add flour and salt. Mix until a dough forms.
- Knead the dough on a floured surface for 5-7 minutes until smooth.
- Place dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let rise in a warm place for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.
- While the dough rises, prepare the filling. In a small bowl, mix brown sugar and cinnamon.
- Punch down the risen dough. Roll it out into a large rectangle on a floured surface.
- Spread the melted butter over the dough, leaving a small border. Sprinkle the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture evenly over the butter.
- Roll the dough up tightly from the long side. Cut the roll into 8-10 equal pieces.
- Grease a 10-inch cast-iron skillet. Arrange the cinnamon roll pieces snugly in the skillet.
- Cover the skillet and let the rolls rise for another 30-45 minutes.
- Preheat your oven to 350F.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden brown.
- While the rolls bake, prepare the glaze. Beat cream cheese and butter until smooth.
- Add powdered sugar and vanilla extract. Beat until combined.
- Add milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the glaze reaches your desired consistency.
- Let the cinnamon rolls cool slightly before spreading the glaze over them.
Notes
- Ensure your milk is warm, not hot, to activate the yeast.
- A cast-iron skillet provides even heating for a perfectly baked cinnamon roll.
- Adjust the amount of milk in the glaze for your preferred thickness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 roll
- Calories: 550
- Sugar: 45g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 17g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 70g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 90mg