Keto-Friendly Cinnamon Rolls

Step 1

To make the dough: Weigh your flour; or measure it by gently spooning it into a cup, then sweeping off any excess. In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients and mix and knead — by hand or using a stand mixer — until the dough comes together in a smooth, elastic ball. This should take 5 to 7 minutes on low speed of a mixer and slightly longer by hand.

Step 2

, Cover the dough and let it rise for 1 to 2 hours, or until it's puffy and close to double in size.

Step 3

, To make the filling: Combine the baking sugar alternative, cinnamon, and keto wheat flour in a small bowl. Set aside.

Step 4

, Transfer the dough to a lightly greased work surface, gently deflate it, and pat it into a 10” x 10” square.

Step 5

, Brush the dough with the milk then sprinkle with the filling, leaving 1/2" of dough exposed along one edge.

Step 6

, Starting with the edge opposite the exposed edge, roll the dough into a log. With the seam underneath, cut the log into six slices.

Step 7

, Place the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet or into a lightly greased 9” round pan. Cover the rolls and let them rise for about an hour, until noticeably puffy.

Step 8

, While the rolls are rising, preheat the oven to 350°F.

Step 9

, Uncover the rolls and bake them for 20 to 25 minutes, until they’re just beginning to turn golden and the center of one registers 190°F on a digital thermometer. The rolls should feel set.

Step 10

, Remove the rolls from the oven and allow them to cool while you make the icing.

Step 11

, To make the icing: In a medium mixing bowl, stir together the baking sugar alternative, milk, and vanilla until the sugar alternative has dissolved and the mixture is thoroughly combined.

Step 12

, Add the cream cheese and butter and beat until light and fluffy, about a minute or so.

Step 13

, Spread the icing over the warm rolls and serve.

Step 14

, Store leftover (un-iced) rolls, well wrapped, at room temperature for a few days; freeze for longer storage. Reheat rolls in a 325°F oven for about 10 minutes before icing and serving.