Cinnamon Rolls made using Frozen Bread Dough is easy! If using yeast dough is scary, try this recipe! Your family is going to love them!
Frozen Bread Dough Cinnamon Rolls
Does your family love homemade cinnamon rolls? If the answer to the above question is yes, then you’re going to love this recipe I’m sharing with you today for Easy Cinnamon Rolls using Frozen Bread Dough. Yes, frozen bread dough!
This recipe is perfect for those of us who don’t always have the time to make homemade dough. Or maybe you haven’t quite mastered working with yeast dough. This recipe is perfect.
There’s nothing wrong with yeast dough! I love creating yummy breads with yeast dough but sometimes we just don’t have all the time required to make traditional cinnamon rolls recipe. Which is why I like using frozen bread dough.
Your family will love the taste of these cinnamon rolls and you’ll love that you can have them on the breakfast table without all the fuss of a traditional cinnamon roll recipe that uses yeast dough.
How to Thaw Frozen Bread Dough
To use a frozen dough loaf, remove a loaf from the freezer the night before you plan on making the cinnamon rolls. Wrap the loaf of dough in plastic wrap and let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Continue with the recipe as directed when the dough is defrosted.
How to Make Semi-Homemade Cinnamon Rolls
Here’s all you need to make delicious “almost” or semi-homemade cinnamon rolls. They’re really easy to make and before you know it, you’ll gain the confidence you need to tackle yeast dough.
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough; thawed
- 4 ounces cream cheese; softened
- 1/4 cup butter; softened
- 1 1/2 cups powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Few drops of milk if necessary to get the consistency of the icing right.
Roll out the dough into a rectangle shape.
Spread with butter. The more the better.
Spread with the brown sugar and cinnamon mixture. You can add chopped pecans too!
Starting from end start rolling the dough up.
Looks good!
How to Slice the Cinnamon Rolls
I like to use a serrated knife to cut the cinnamon rolls. I know some people like to use dental floss. I’ve never tried that method. If you do, make sure you use the unflavored dental floss, okay?
Allow the cinnamon rolls to rise until they are doubled in size.
See how much they’ve grown! They’re perfect and ready for the oven.
How to Ice the Cinnamon Rolls
Allow them to cool slightly before adding the cream cheese icing. Or you’ll have a gooey mess on your hands.
Delicious!
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough; thawed
- 4 tbsp melted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cinnamon
- 4 ounces cream cheese; softened
- 1/4 cup butter; softened
- 1 1/2 cup powdered sugar
- 1/2 tsp vanilla
- Few drops of milk if necessary
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On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle.
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Spread the melted butter on top of the bread dough.
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Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together and spread it over the top of the butter on the bread dough.
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Beginning at one end, roll the dough up into a log.
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Slice the log into 2 inch thick rolls and place in a greased pan.
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Cover with a cloth and allow the rolls to rise in a warm area until they have doubled in size.
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Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are browned.
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Allow to cool slightly before adding the cream cheese icing.
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In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the softened butter.
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Add the vanilla.
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Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
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Frost the cinnamon rolls while they're still warm and enjoy!
- To use a frozen dough loaf, remove a loaf from the freezer the night before you plan on making the cinnamon rolls. Wrap the loaf of dough in plastic wrap and let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator.Â
- Continue with the recipe as directed when the dough is defrosted.Â
- You may need to add a few drops of milk to the icing while mixing if it's not creamy enough.
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Wow, these cinnamon rolls look so yummy. Like the fact that they use frozen dough. Easy to make.
Hugs,
Bev
Yeast and I don't get along very well and this is an awesome shortcut. Thank you!
This is a great quick breakfast. They look yummy!!!
Mouth is watering here! I love this because I am a failure with any yeast dough so I COULD do this!
You should include instructions for thawing the dough
To use a frozen dough loaf, remove a loaf from the freezer the night before you plan on making the cinnamon rolls. Wrap the loaf of dough in plastic wrap and let it thaw overnight in the refrigerator. Continue with the recipe as directed when the dough is defrosted.
Thank you for visiting Karen!
Once these have baked can you freeze any leftovers (without the icing)? My little one loves cinnamon rolls finally and i would like to make a big batch and just warm them up in the microwave in the a.m. for quick breakfast. Thanks!!
Yes! You could definitely freeze these BEFORE baking! Once you have the cinnamon rolls put together and sliced, place them in the freezer on a baking tray that’s been lined with parchment paper. Freeze for about 30 minutes and then remove from the tray and place in a freezer-safe bag or container. When you’re ready to serve them to your little one, just remove the number of rolls you need and allow them to defrost and come to room temperature before baking. Thank you for visiting!
how long usually does it take dough to double in size ?
Hi Jami! Depending on how warm your kitchen is, they should double in size in about an hour. Thank you for visiting!
We love breakfast at our house! These look amazing and so doable for me! I’m inspired! Thank you for linking up at Share Your Style. I will be sharing your post tomorrow as one of my features!
Thank you for featuring my recipe! Love joining your parties!
Approximately how many will 1 load make?
I’m am needing to make about 48 cinnamon rolls.
Depending on how thick you slice them, you could get anywhere from 8 to 12 rolls per frozen loaf of bread. Hope that helps you! Thank you for visiting.