Believe me when I say that I may never bake individual cinnamon rolls ever again! My favorite part of a cinnamon roll is the soft, flaky interior, and - guess what. You get more of that when you make one giant cinnamon roll! And you can slice it like cake! I really love how all those beautiful layers separate ever-so-slightly on the plate. It's irresistible when smothered with orange-nested cream cheese glaze (I swoon!).
The entire process is a little messy, but well worth the end result. The muscovado sugar really punches up the brown sugar flavor, so it's worth seeking out next time you're at the grocery store.
Just look at that landscape of swirly goodness up there. I can't wait to try out different versions of this skillet pastry. Maybe I'll hide some Guittard Fair Trade chocolate between the layers next time.
Giant Skillet Cinnamon Roll
with Orange-Cream Cheese Glaze
[click for printable version]
Yield: One 12-inch skillet cinnamon roll
Source: My Mom's cinnamon roll recipe plus my original glaze recipe
Prep 2 hours; Total 2 hours 30 minutes
Dough
1 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
4 1/2 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 teaspoon sugar
1 cup warm water (90-110°F)
2 eggs, room temperature
6 cups all purpose flour, sifted
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
Filling
1/2 cup butter melted
1 cup sugar, 1/2 cup moscovado sugar (or dark brown sugar) and
3 teaspoons ground cinnamon mixed together
Glaze
4 oz. cream cheese, slightly melted 4 tablespoons butter, melted
2 cups confectioners' sugar
2-4 tablespoons hot milk
2 teaspoons orange extract
Zest of one-half organic orange
- For the dough, heat milk, 1/2 cup sugar and salt in a saucepan over medium-high heat. Stir until sugar melts and a few small bubbles appear at the edges of the pan. Remove from heat and let cool while you prepare the other elements.
- Dissolve yeast and 1 teaspoon sugar in very warm water (90°F to 110°F) in the bowl of a standing mixer (or a large bowl if you don't have a stand mixer). Stir with the paddle attachment (or wooden spoon) until well blended. Let stand 10 minutes.
- Beat eggs into yeast mixture. Stir in cooled milk mixture (it should be lukewarm), switch to the dough hook then add in flour a little at a time until dough is elastic. Add melted butter and mix, then add in more flour until dough is elastic and pulls away from the sides of the mixer. Note: you may not have to use all the flour. Do not add so much flour that the dough does not stick to your hands. Set a timer and knead with the dough hook (or knead with hands on a floured surface) for 5 minutes.
- Place dough in a buttered bowl and turn it over to coat the entire surface. Cover with plastic wrap and let rise in a warm place 1 hour or until doubled (mine took a little longer than an hour to double).
- Punch down dough and turnout onto a lightly floured surface. Knead a few times and cut into two pieces. Roll out each piece to 12x9-inch rectangles.
- For the filling, brush the rolled dough pieces with the melted butter. Sprinkle each with half the cinnamon sugar mixture.
- Cut the each dough piece into 5 even strip lengthwise. Roll one strip up as if you were making a regular cinnamon roll. When you get to the end, use another strip and continue rolling. When the dough spiral reaches about 6-inches in diameter, (3-4 strips-worth of spiraling) place it in the center of a lightly greased 12-inch cast-iron skillet. Continue spiraling dough strips around the middle. This is a messy job, but just embrace the mess. It'll be well worth the end result.
- When all the dough has been used, cover and let rise about 45 minutes or until doubled.
- Preheat oven to 400°. Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until golden. Keep a close eye on it so it doesn't over-bake! (Note: Some of you are reporting longer bake times. It's important that this roll gets baked long enough so it isn't doughy in the middle. Allow the top of the roll to become deep golden brown, and then place a sheet of aluminum foil over the roll so it can bake longer without over-browning.)
- Whisk together glaze ingredients, adding additional milk as needed. Glaze pastry in the pan while it is still hot. Add additional orange zest if desired. Slice into pieces and serve while still warm.
Oh my gosh that cinnamon roll is amazing! I must try that for a luxurious breakfast this weekend. Combination of my two favorite sweet things--cinnamon rolls + cake = pure awesomness. :)
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I'd make baked apples with Fair Trade cinnamon!
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ReplyDeleteWith this recipe, I can successfully make my mother something with cinammon in it! I made mojito cake pops based on the recipe on this website and it cams out so perfect!
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ReplyDeleteThank you for the pictures to guide with the process.
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Don't even know how to call this thing.. but it looks super delicious!
ReplyDeleteThat looks amazing! I love cinnamon in everything!
ReplyDelete"Needs more cinnamon" can be said for just about every baked good, no matter how much I put in.
ReplyDeleteI would probably make oatmeal and a cup of tea.
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ReplyDeleteCinnamon rolls!!!!! They are my weakness!
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I use cinnamon a ton and I would use it with my banana bread recipe.
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ReplyDeleteI would make snickerdoodles!
ReplyDeleteOh this is great in some chocolate chip cookies I make --they have a twist with a tsp of cinnamon.
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ReplyDeleteYour giant cinnamon roll on this post!! Amazing.
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ReplyDeletewhat a great idea! my individual cinnamon rolls never quite turn out right, this might be a perfect solution!
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ReplyDeletethis looks amazing, I can't wait to try it!
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ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing. I would definitely try this and maybe cookies.
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely some snickerdoodles first of all, then maybe some cinnamon rolls, as the one you posted has me drooling!
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ReplyDeleteThe first thing I would make is the skillet cinnamon roll recipe above.
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ReplyDeleteDefinitely making these cinnamon rolls with cinnamon, it looks awesome!!
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ReplyDeleteI forgot to add I would make this with the cinnamon!!
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ReplyDeleteYummmm! I would definitely make this giant skillet cinnamon roll!!!
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ReplyDeleteWe use cinnamon a lot! The kids love it on their toast. That giant cinnamon roll would be perfect for Sunday breakfast!
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Oh My God! My husband is going to flip when I make this for him! Thanks!
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ReplyDeleteAs for the cinnamon... I use cinnamon for so many things. I would probably have to make a cinnamon scone, if not a full cinnamon roll.
This cinnamon roll is the best thing ever. I need to make it yesterday.
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ReplyDeleteCinnamon rolls, of course! Maybe some snickerdoodles too!
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I would make apple pie with cinnamon
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I would make some bunuelos and cinnamon cake that my grandmother usually makes!
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ReplyDeleteDuh! This recipe. What else?
ReplyDeleteI am a huge cinnamon roll lover and am dying to try this recipe! As for other uses of cinnamon, we make cinnamon sugar sprinkled toast almost every day.
ReplyDeleteI'd make a cinnamon apple gluten free bread thing!
ReplyDeleteTHE CINNAMON ROLL!!! IT'S AMAZING!!!
ReplyDeleteHorchata ;)
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ReplyDeleteCroissant french toast and fried donuts rolled in cinnamon sugar !
ReplyDeleteOrange glazed cinnimon rolls are my favorite breakfast item!!
ReplyDeleteI've been wanting to try a GF cinnamon roll, so definitely would give that a go.
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ReplyDeletecinnamon toast :)
ReplyDeleteOK, I think I've just found the reason as to what to use my cast iron skillet for.
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I love your pictures! Cinnamon and orange cream cheese is something that I definitely want to try together.
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ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I'm a sucker for cinnamon rolls!
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ReplyDeleteMexican hot chocolate, especially on these chilly spring days that seem more like winter.
ReplyDeleteYum! I want to try this skillet cinnamon roll, I've never seen anything like it!
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ReplyDeleteI would most definitely make this cinnamon roll cake!
ReplyDeleteOooh, I can't wait to try this!! I think I'd use the cinnamon in making some home-made strawberry jam!
ReplyDeleteI would make my favorite cinnamon streusel mug cake!
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ReplyDeleteI would make this cinnamon roll first, but I'd have to make some buttery cinnamon and sugar toast as well.
ReplyDeleteThis looks amazing! I would make a cream filled cinnamon coffee cake. Thank you so much for offering such a wonderful giveaway.
ReplyDeleteOh my god, a giant cinnamon roll sounds amazing!!! With lots of warm glaze to seep into all the nooks and crannies. This is the perfect weekend breakfast.
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ReplyDeleteI use large amounts of cinnamon on my oatmeal every morning. I would use the cinnamon for that. I would probably also use it in some cookies. Oatmeal raisin.
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ReplyDeleteI would make...cinnamon rolls! :)
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