Description
Wondering if you can bake cinnamon rolls in cast iron? The answer is a resounding yes! Using a cast iron skillet for baking cinnamon rolls gives you an even, consistent heat and a perfectly crisp exterior while maintaining a soft and gooey center. This method elevates your baking game, ensuring every roll is baked to perfection.
Ingredients
For the dough:
2 ¼ teaspoons active dry yeast
1 cup warm milk
⅓ cup granulated sugar
2 large eggs
½ cup butter, melted
4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
For the filling:
½ cup butter, softened
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons ground cinnamon
½ teaspoon nutmeg (optional)
For the glaze:
1 cup powdered sugar
2 tablespoons milk
½ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
Prepare the Dough:
In a small bowl, combine warm milk, sugar, and yeast. Let sit for about 5 minutes until the yeast becomes frothy. In a separate large bowl, combine flour, salt, and cinnamon. Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, and eggs to the dry ingredients and mix to form a dough. Knead for about 8 minutes until the dough becomes smooth and elastic. Place it in a lightly oiled bowl, cover with a clean towel, and let rise for 1 hour or until doubled in size.Make the Filling:
Mix softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, and optional nutmeg for the filling. Set aside.Shape the Rolls:
Once the dough has risen, punch it down and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle. Spread the cinnamon filling over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges. Roll the dough tightly and cut it into 12 even pieces.Prepare the Cast Iron Skillet:
Grease a 10-inch cast iron skillet with butter or non-stick spray. Arrange the cinnamon rolls in the skillet, ensuring they are snug but not crowded. Cover with a towel and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.Bake:
Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake the cinnamon rolls for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.Prepare the Glaze:
Whisk together powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla to make the glaze. Drizzle over the warm cinnamon rolls once they’re out of the oven.
Notes
Preheat the skillet: For a crispier bottom, preheat your cast iron skillet for a few minutes before placing the dough inside.
Storage: Leftover rolls can be stored in an airtight container for up to 2-3 days. Reheat in the oven for the best texture.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cinnamon roll
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg