Easy Cinnamon Rolls Using Frozen Bread Dough Recipe
This Easy Cinnamon Rolls recipe uses thawed frozen bread dough for a simple and delicious homemade treat. Rolled with cinnamon sugar and baked to golden perfection, these rolls are topped with a creamy, fluffy vanilla frosting. Ideal for a cozy breakfast or dessert, they come together quickly with minimal prep and promise soft, flavorful results.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus overnight thaw and 30-60 minutes rising time)
- Cook Time: 22-28 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 15 minutes to 1 hour 45 minutes (including rising time; excluding overnight thaw)
- Yield: 12 cinnamon rolls 1x
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert, Snack
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cinnamon Rolls
- 3 loaves frozen bread dough (3 – 1 pound loaves)
- ½ cup butter, softened
- ½ cup white sugar
- 1 tablespoon cinnamon
- ½ cup heavy cream
Frosting
- ¼ cup butter
- 3 cups powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
- ⅛ teaspoon salt
- ⅓ cup heavy cream
Instructions
- Thaw the Bread Dough: Allow the frozen bread dough to thaw by leaving it in the refrigerator overnight to ensure it softens evenly for easy handling.
- Roll Out the Dough: Combine the three thawed loaves and roll the dough out into a large rectangle about 1/4 inch thick to prepare for spreading the filling.
- Apply Butter and Cinnamon Sugar: Spread the softened butter evenly over the entire surface of the dough, reaching all edges. Then sprinkle a mixture of cinnamon and white sugar evenly on top of the butter.
- Roll and Slice: Roll the dough tightly along the long edge into a log shape. Use dental floss or a serrated knife to cut this roll into 12 equal pieces for uniform cinnamon rolls.
- Prepare for Rising: Spray a 9 x 13 inch casserole dish with non-stick spray. Place the cinnamon rolls cut side down into the dish in a single layer, cover lightly with plastic wrap, and let them rise in a warm place until doubled in size, approximately 30 to 60 minutes.
- Preheat the Oven and Add Cream: While the rolls are rising, preheat your oven to 350˚F. Just before baking, pour ½ cup heavy cream evenly over the tops of the risen rolls to keep them moist during baking.
- Bake the Cinnamon Rolls: Bake the rolls for 22 to 28 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. The cream on top will help achieve a tender crumb and golden crust.
- Make the Frosting: While the rolls cool until warm to the touch, combine ¼ cup butter, vanilla extract, and salt in a large bowl. Using an electric mixer, alternately add powdered sugar and ⅓ cup heavy cream, mixing until the frosting is light, fluffy, and smooth.
- Frost the Rolls: Spread the creamy frosting over the warm cinnamon rolls, allowing it to melt slightly into the rolls for extra flavor and sweetness.
Notes
- For overnight rising, after slicing the rolls and placing them in the dish, cover tightly and refrigerate overnight. Remove from fridge and let rise at room temperature until doubled in size before baking.
- Using dental floss to cut the rolls helps keep the shape intact without squishing the dough.
- If using non-dairy substitutes, heavy cream can be swapped for coconut cream for a dairy-free version, though texture may vary.
- Make sure rolls have doubled in size before baking to achieve a light, fluffy texture.
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