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Cinnamon Roll Scone-Gluten Free. Sweet, simple and full of flavor.
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Gluten Free Cinnamon Roll Scones Recipe

Sweetly satisfying and simple recipe perfect for breakfast or dessert.
Prep Time30 minutes
Cook Time25 minutes
Cooling Time30 minutes
Total Time1 hour 25 minutes
Servings: 8 scones
Calories: 497kcal

Ingredients

For the Dough

  • 2 ¼ cups gluten free flour King Arthur Measure for Measure
  • cup granulated white sugar
  • 1 TABLESPOON baking powder
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cups unsalted butter cold, cubed
  • ¾ cups whole milk
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Filling

  • 3 tablespoons unsalted butter melted
  • ¼ cup light brown sugar or dark brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

Topping

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone baking mat. Set aside.

Make the Dough

  • In a large bowl, whisk together the GF flour, granulated sugar, baking powder and salt. Add the cold, cubed butter and pinch and press until the mixture resembles course sand. (Shortcut method: use a food processor to mix the butter in seconds.)
  • Make a well in the center of the sand mixture and add the milk and vanilla. Toss and fold until it comes together to form a loose dough.
  • Dust a large work surface with more GF flour and turn the dough out onto it. Press the dough into a 5 inch x 14 inch rectangle. Be sure it is not sticking to the work surface.

Make the Filling

  • Preheat oven to 350°F.
  • In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar and cinnamon. Drizzle/spread the sugar mixture on top of the dough to cover fully.

Build the Roll

  • Cut the dough lengthwise in 4-5 equal strips. Pick up a strip and place it sideways on the parchment paper lined baking sheet and wrap it around itself in a circle (like a snail shell). Pick up another strip and start where you left off continuing in a circle until all strips have been used and you have a circle about 9 inches in diameter.
  • Gently press the layers together, using your hands, to adhere the strips to each other.
  • Bake for 25-30 minutes, until light brown around the edges and the center is set.
  • Remove and allow to cool for 30 minutes (or more) and transfer to a cutting board.

Make the Glaze

  • In a small bowl whisk together the powdered sugar and vanilla with enough milk to make the glaze spreadable. Add more milk as needed. Drizzle over the scones.
  • Slice scones into 8 wedges and serve!

Nutrition

Calories: 497kcal | Carbohydrates: 72g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 14g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 60mg | Sodium: 319mg | Potassium: 57mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 47g | Vitamin A: 705IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 159mg | Iron: 2mg