Single Serve Cinnamon Roll Recipe
This Single Serve Cinnamon Roll is a quick and delightful treat perfect for one. Made with simple ingredients including self-rising flour and Greek yogurt, this easy-to-make cinnamon roll is baked in a ramekin for convenience. Soft, buttery, and perfectly spiced, it’s an ideal personal dessert or breakfast pastry that can be ready in under 30 minutes.
- Author: Lily
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 23 minutes
- Yield: 1 serving 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Dough
- 1/2 cup self-rising (gluten-free) flour, or 1/2 cup all-purpose flour plus 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/4 cup Greek yogurt (non-dairy yogurt can be used)
- 1 tablespoon sugar, divided
Filling and Topping
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened (or vegan butter)
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- Preheat and Prepare: Preheat your oven to 350° Fahrenheit. Lightly grease a small ramekin to prevent sticking and set aside.
- Make the Dough: In a small mixing bowl, combine 1/2 cup of self-rising flour, 1/4 cup Greek yogurt, and 1 tablespoon of sugar. Mix until a dough forms. If the dough feels too dry, slowly add up to 1 additional tablespoon of yogurt to achieve a sticky but manageable dough.
- Shape the Dough: Lightly flour a clean kitchen surface and flatten the dough into a rectangle approximately 3 by 6 inches in size.
- Add Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Spread the softened butter evenly over the flattened dough. Then sprinkle the remaining 2 tablespoons of sugar and the cinnamon evenly on top.
- Roll and Place in Ramekin: Starting from the short end of the rectangle, roll the dough tightly into a spiral to form your cinnamon roll shape. Transfer the roll into the prepared ramekin and gently press down to fit.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the cinnamon roll is lightly golden brown on top.
- Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool for a few minutes. Optionally, top with a powdered sugar glaze or drizzle with maple syrup before enjoying, or serve as-is.
Notes
- You can substitute Greek yogurt with non-dairy yogurt to make this vegan-friendly.
- For a gluten-free version, use gluten-free self-rising flour or all-purpose gluten-free flour plus baking powder.
- Ensure the dough is sticky but not overly wet by adjusting yogurt quantity as needed.
- Optional toppings include powdered sugar glaze or maple syrup for extra sweetness.
- Using a ramekin allows easy portioning and baking for a single serving.
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