Cinnamon Rolls Using Frozen Bread Dough
An easy recipe for almost homemade cinnamon rolls using frozen bread dough!
Ingredients
For the cinnamon rolls:
- 1 loaf frozen bread dough; thawed
- 4 tablespoon melted butter
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 teaspoon cinnamon
For the icing:
- 4 ounces cream cheese; softened
- ¼ cup butter; softened
- 1 ½ cup powdered sugar
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
- Few drops of milk if necessary
Instructions
For the cinnamon rolls:
- On a floured surface, roll the dough out into a rectangle.
- Spread the melted butter on top of the bread dough.
- Combine the brown sugar and cinnamon together and spread it over the top of the butter on the bread dough.
- Beginning at one end, roll the dough up into a log.
- Slice the log into 2 inch thick rolls and place in a greased pan.
- Cover with a cloth and allow the rolls to rise in a warm area until they have doubled in size.
- Bake in a 350 degree oven for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are browned.
- Allow to cool slightly before adding the cream cheese icing.
For the cream cheese icing:
- In a mixing bowl, beat the softened cream cheese with the softened butter.
- Add the vanilla.
- Add the powdered sugar and mix until smooth.
- Frost the cinnamon rolls while they're still warm and enjoy!
Notes
- 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.
- You may need to add a few drops of milk to the icing while mixing if it's not creamy enough.