Cinnamon Roll Skillet Bread
This Post May Contain Affiliate Links. Please Read Our Disclosure PolicyCinnamon and sugar get me every time. The combination of the two (with maybe just a little butter) has always been one of my favorites. This love affair started a long time ago.
When I was growing up, my paternal grandmother made these cinnamon rolls that would knock your socks off. They were without a doubt one of the best things I’ve ever eaten. That was over 20 years ago, and I can still taste them. Sadly though, the recipe died with her. And surprisingly enough, I’m kind of okay with it. I think those cinnamon rolls and that recipe were meant just for that special moment in time. I’m also grateful for the fact that her cinnamon rolls started a quest for me to taste and create as many cinnamon-and-sugar-based recipes as I could to mimic that unforgettable flavor. I have yet to succeed, but I’m sure having fun with all of my attempts.
Today’s recipe, Cinnamon Roll Skillet Bread, leads me back to A Year of the Skillet. I’ve been waiting to make a large skillet-style cinnamon roll for quite some time, so I was thrilled when I found this recipe from Seasons & Suppers. Thanks for the inspiration and recipe, Jennifer!
I changed the recipe slightly and because of the size of the dough, used a much larger skillet. I recommend a 12-inch skillet, although you can probably get away with a 10-inch.
I also enjoyed this recipe because it involved yeast and making dough. I was once intimidated with yeast, but after spending a year working with it, I’ve come to appreciate bread making and how delicious homemade bread can be. While time consuming, it’s always worth it and so rewarding.
Anyway, I was super pleased with this recipe. If you celebrate Easter or are hosting a breakfast / brunch soon, this beauty would be perfect. Give me a chunk of this and a big cup of coffee and I’m set. Talk about an awesome way to start your day. Plus, your house will have a delightful smell when this bad boy is baking. Yum!
As you can imagine, one bite of this and the memories just flooded back. While it’s not Grandma’s, I love this recipe. I hope you do, too.
Cinnamon Roll Skillet Bread
Ingredients
For the dough:
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons sugar
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 3 teaspoon instant yeast
- 1/4 cup water warmed to 105-110 degrees F
- 1 cup milk warmed to 105-110 degrees F
- 3 tablespoons butter melted
For coating the dough:
- 1/2 cup butter melted
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons cinnamon
For the streusel topping:
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoons cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon butter cold
For the glaze:
- 2 cups confectioner’s sugar
- 1/4 cup milk
- 1/4 cup butter melted
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Begin by making your dough. In a small bowl, mix together the yeast and warm water. (This mixture should bubble. That’s how you know the yeast is active.) In the meantime, in a bowl of a stand mixer equipped with a dough hook, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Then add the warmed milk, melted butter and proofed yeast. Knead with the dough hook until smooth. Add more flour if the dough is feeling too sticky. Remove the dough and place it in a lightly oiled bowl. Cover with plastic wrap, then a towel, and let it rise until it’s doubled in size (about an hour).
- Grease a 12-inch skillet and set aside.
- For the coating: in a small bowl, combine the melted butter and and vanilla. In another small bowl, mix together the brown sugar and cinnamon. Next, divide the dough into two pieces and roll each piece into a rope about 3 feet long. Place the dough on a piece of parchment paper. Liberally brush with the melted butter and vanilla mixture, making sure to cover all sides of the dough. Once buttered, coat all sides of the dough with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture.
- Then, pinch the ends of the ropes together and twist them together. Pinch the other ends once twisted.
- Starting in the center of your skillet, place the twisted dough inside and wind it around. If you have any extra butter from the brushing, drizzle it over the dough. Cover the skillet with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until doubled in size (about an hour).
- In the meantime, prepare the streusel topping. Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon in a small bowl. Then, using a fork or pastry cutter, cut in the cold butter. Set aside.
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. Once the dough is doubled, sprinkle with the streusel topping and bake for 40-45 minutes. If you notice that your bread is getting too dark, lightly cover it with a piece of aluminum foil. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly.
- Prepare the glaze by whisking together the confectioner’s sugar, milk, melted butter, vanilla, and salt. Stir until smooth, adding more milk if necessary to achieve the desired consistency. Pour evenly over slightly cooled bread.
I thought this was going to be good, but never expected it to be THAT good. Bravo!
Love doing skillet breads! Do you have any savory or cheesy (or both 😉) skillet breads?
We have cinnamon rolls every Christmas morn. This year it’ll be skillet cinnamon rolls for sure! (I’ll need to get a couple more skillets!) Thanks for the inspiration, Michael!
I don’t have a cast iron skillet…but can I use a regular round baking pan?
Yep! Sure will.
xo Michael
can I use my bread machine to make the dough,it has a dough options and dose the rise thing then I can take the dough out to finiash the rest will this work.thank you
I made this and we love it. Looking forward to trying other recipes. You have a fan now in Iceland 🙂
Made this for brunch this weekend. Holy cow it was amazing! I refrigerated it after the first rising and did the second rising in the morning, which meant I didn’t have to wake up at the crack of dawn. Worked like a charm 🙂
Just made this,
my bread came out a little dark after 30 to 35 minutes, but the bread was done.
i will adjust my heat 10 % down next time and see. I remember something like dark pans cook faster.
This said, I love the bread, so does hubby.
Jen, like you, next time I will prepare it ahead of time for the morning after 🙂
Thanks Michael for a great recipe!
Heike
Glad you enjoyed the bread. I often find in my own oven that I need to cover most things with a piece of aluminum foil to prevent them from getting too dark. You may want to give that a try too. Thanks for stopping back to share feedback. I really appreciate it! 🙂
xo Michael
I don’t have a cast iron skillet (i know!) and even with a normal stainless steel skillet + skipping the streusel and glaze, this was super yummy. Did the 2nd rise overnight and there was just enough time to get this out of the oven before the morning hangry set in. Thank you for another slam-dunk breakfast!
YASSSSSS!!! Isn’t it delicious!? Glad you made it work. 🙂
xo Michael
This looks amazing. I love cinnamon rolls. I need to get over my fear of yeast and just make this!
For sure!! It’s totally worth it. And after a few times, it’s not all that scary. 🙂
xo Michael
Haha – hopefully! I have your Nutella braided bread on my list to make too but that darn yeast. Ha. I’ll get on it! 🙂
Start simple and work your way up. The Nutella Bread is a little more complicated.
xo Michael
Michael,
This looks amazing! I think this could be a cool gift…something yummy and homemade and a skillet, tie a ribbon on it-DONE! Also, LOVE your sugar references on IG, because they are SO true-you had me laughing out loud at work…which is much needed sometimes! 🙂 Keep up the beautiful work!
FYI-the business cards are GORG! You actually inspired me to get gold lettering on my Christmas cards-oh how I love the business cards now!
Oh my goodness! What a beautiful, yummy skillet dish for Friday, Easter or sister get together. And I know I will be doing this for the sisters with lots of creamed coffee. Have a great weekend.
Yes! Totally agree. Your sisters will love it!
xo Michael