2 Ingredient Dough Cinnamon Rolls

One of the things that I love the most about 2 ingredient dough is that it breaks down that barrier with people (like myself) that aren't confident working with yeast. There's a whole new generation of bakers out there thanks to the kitchen magic that this dough brings.

So in it's simplest form, 2 ingredient dough is equal parts self rising flour and plain nonfat greek yogurt. However, as I continue to experiment with different kinds of breads, some of them require a higher flour to yogurt ratio to achieve the texture that I want.

In today's recipe, we're actually going to add 2 extra ingredients to our 2 ingredient dough. Though it's technically a 4 ingredient dough, it doesn't sound as exciting when you say it that way. Regardless, we're going to add a little sugar and a pinch of salt to our dough to help us achieve that sweet bread flavor that we know and love about cinnamon rolls.

Before we go any further, it's worth noting that this is not necessarily a “healthy” recipe. Yes, 2 ingredient dough uses less flour and adds an extra boost of protein. But, we're going all in with the butter and sugar in this recipe. Just like we would with traditional cinnamon rolls.

So, once we have our dough together, we're going to roll it out into a large rectangle. 2 ingredient dough can be a little sticky, and it seems to get tackier the more you work with it. So, it is more than ok to add in extra flour until you get a dough that's not sticking to everything it touches. I added at least an extra ¼ cup of flour during the kneading/rolling process. So, don't be alarmed if your dough keeps sucking up the flour.

When we have our dough rolled into a nice large rectangle, we're going to schmear it with a healthy layer of softened butter, brown sugar, and ground cinnamon. Then, we'll roll it as tightly as we can, slice it into 10 rounds, place the rolls in a buttered pan, and pop them in the oven to get nice and golden.

After our cinnamon rolls come out of the oven, we'll let them sit for just a few minutes. Then, while they're still warm, we'll drizzle over the most delicious glaze made from powdered sugar, milk, a little vanilla, and maple syrup. Talk about YUM!

Here's the thing about these cinnamon rolls...they are freaking delicious! They're sweet and cinnamony. They're a teeny smidge tangy thanks to the yogurt in the dough. The dough is a little more dense than your traditional cinnamon roll, but it's really a minor difference. You'll be in such sweet cinnamon heaven, you'll forget that you didn't spend hours slaving over these incredible rolls.

And, I'm telling you...if I didn't tell you that these weren't “traditional” cinnamon rolls, I'm not really sure that you'd know. And, that's how we know that this recipe is a real winner!

Ok, everyone. You've been LOVING our 2 ingredient dough recipes so far. So, I can't wait to hear what you think about this one! Don't forget to tag me on Instagram if you make them!

I hope you enjoy!! And, let's eat!