Treat yourself without the temptation for days afterwards with these Valentine’s Day cinnamon rolls for two!
If you'd like to make four cinnamon rolls to treat your family, just double the recipe. =)
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This recipe may not be "healthy' in the usual way of desserts that I post, but I think it still counts since it only makes two. =)
While I’m calling these Valentines cinnamon rolls for two, in truth they can be made any time you want a small batch cinnamon roll recipe that satisfies your sweet tooth without allowing you to go overboard afterward.
If you’re a parent, you may need to keep your kiddos busy while you bake. Make sure to check out these popular free printables for Valentine’s Day while you’re here:
- Cozy Valentine's coloring pages
- Valentine's Day Do a Dot marker coloring pages
- Easy Valentines color by number worksheets
Valentine’s Day cinnamon rolls ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ cup buttermilk, warmed slightly
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
If you don’t have buttermilk, make clabbered milk. Place one teaspoon of white vinegar into a measuring cup, then fill the cup with milk. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes until the milk curdles slightly.
For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Optional frosting and sprinkles
You can use ready made frosting or make your own. This recipe doesn’t include a frosting recipe, but you can make the frosting included in this gluten free cupcake recipe. Just use a few drops of red or pink food coloring!
How to make cinnamon rolls for two
If you need to make clabbered milk, this is the time. Put a tablespoon of white vinegar in a 1 cup or larger measuring cup, then fill with milk to the 1 cup line. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the warm buttermilk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly and foamy.
In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter and the foamy yeast mixture to the flour. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean dish towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
Next, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar generously on top of the butter.
Cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise to create two strips. Take one strip and gently extend the dough to make it longer (around 12-14 inches) by pulling gently.
Starting from one end, roll the dough tightly to form a thick log. This will create a denser roll. Repeat with the second strip to create the second thick log.
Cut each log in half, giving you a total of 2 thick rolls.
Place the two rolls in a greased medium-sized rounded baking dish, ensuring there is enough space between them for rising.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the rolls rest for another 10-15 minutes while the oven warms up. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Generously frost, if desired, and sprinkle with heart-shaped sprinkles for a festive touch.
Whether you have them for a sweet breakfast, brunch, or dessert, I hope you enjoy these thick, fluffy Valentine’s Day cinnamon rolls for two!
Make sure to print out the recipe to put it in your recipe binder:
Small Batch Cinnamon Rolls for Two
These small batch cinnamon rolls for two are the perfect way to make a sweet treat without being tempted for days afterwards!
Ingredients
For the Dough:
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour (plus extra for dusting)
- ½ cup buttermilk, warmed slightly
- 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon active dry yeast (1 packet)
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- If you don’t have buttermilk, make clabbered milk. Place one teaspoon of white vinegar into a measuring cup, then fill the cup with milk. Allow it to sit for 10-15 minutes until the milk curdles slightly.
For the Filling:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
Instructions
If you need to make clabbered milk, this is the time. Put a tablespoon of white vinegar in a 1 cup or larger measuring cup, then fill with milk to the 1 cup line. Allow to sit for 10-15 minutes.
In a small bowl, combine the warm buttermilk, sugar, and yeast. Let it sit for about 5-10 minutes until bubbly and foamy.
In a larger bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
Add the melted butter and the foamy yeast mixture to the flour. Stir until a dough forms, then knead on a lightly floured surface for about 2-3 minutes until smooth.
Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover it with a clean dish towel, and let it rise in a warm place for about 30 minutes or until it doubles in size.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape. Spread softened butter evenly over the surface.
Next, sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and brown sugar generously on top of the butter.
Cut the rolled dough in half lengthwise to create two strips. Take one strip and gently extend the dough to make it longer (around 12-14 inches) by pulling gently. Spread half of the cinnamon filling evenly over this strip.
Starting from one end, roll the dough tightly to form a thick log. This will create a denser roll. Repeat with the second strip to create the second thick log.
Cut each log in half, giving you a total of 2 thick rolls.
Place the two rolls in a greased medium-sized rounded baking dish, ensuring there is enough space between them for rising.
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let the rolls rest for another 10-15 minutes while the oven warms up. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown.
Once the cinnamon rolls are out of the oven, let them cool for a few minutes. Generously frost, if desired, and sprinkle with heart-shaped decorations for a festive touch.
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