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Cast iron skillet filled with giant cinnamon roll, with one slice missing showing all of the layers.

Giant Skillet Cinnamon Roll

A giant skillet sized cinnamon roll is a perfect way to serve breakfast or brunch.  Cut a small sliver or a big slice and you still get all of the layers in whatever serving size you choose.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time30 minutes
Additional Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Author: Carlee

Ingredients

Dough

  • 3 cups all purpose flour
  • 1 cup whole wheat flour (can use all purpose)
  • 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast
  • 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1¼ cups milk warmed
  • 3 Tablespoons butter
  • 1 large egg

Filling

  • 5 Tablespoons butter melted
  • ½ cup light brown sugar packed
  • 1½ Tablespoons cinnamon

Glaze

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 2 Tablespoons whole milk
  • 1 teaspoons vanilla extract

Instructions

  • Mix the 3 cups all purpose flour and 1 cup whole wheat flour (or use all all-purpose) in your mixer bowl. Stir in the 1 Tablespoon active dry yeast, 3 Tablespoons granulated sugar, and 1 teaspoon salt.
  • Add 1¼ cups milk (warmed), 3 Tablespoons butter and egg1 large egg.  Mix until completely combined.  
  • Scrape down sides, then attach your dough hook.  Allow it to work the dough on low for five minutes.
  • Transfer dough into a greased bowl and cover.  Let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about an hour.  The dough is ready lightly press it with a finger and the indent stays down.
  • Pat out into a 12 x 20-inch square on a floured surface.
  • Mix together melted 5 Tablespoons butter, ½ cup light brown sugar and 1½ Tablespoons cinnamon.  Spread over dough.  Cut into two inch strips.
  • Tightly roll the first strip and place in the center of a greased 12″ cast iron skillet.  Add the rest of the strips in circles around the center.
  • Let dough rise to double again.  You can let it rise on the counter for another hour, or in the fridge overnight. 
  • Bake at 350°F for thirty minutes
  • Mix together 1 cup powdered sugar, 2 Tablespoons whole milk and 1 teaspoons vanilla extract.  Drizzle glaze over hot cinnamon roll.
  • Allow to cool slightly, but it is best served while still warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1Serving | Calories: 326kcal | Carbohydrates: 55g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 37mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 139mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 302IU | Vitamin C: 0.04mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 2mg
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