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Cinnamon Rolls Frozen Bread Dough

Making cinnamon rolls from frozen bread dough is and easy way to enjoy the taste of homemade without working with yeast.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Rising Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 40 minutes
Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cinnamon rolls from frozen bread dough, Rhodes frozen bread dough
Servings: 8 - 10 cinnamon rolls depending on how thick you slice them.
Calories: 293kcal
Author: Lois

Ingredients

For the cinnamon rolls:

  • 1 loaf frozen bread dough; thawed
  • 4 tablespoons butter melted
  • 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. Depending on how warm your kitchen is, this could take 60 minutes.
  • Bake in a 350 degree oven for 20 to 25 minutes or until they are browned.
  • Allow to cool slightly before adding the cream cheese icing; about 20 minutes.

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.
  • Allow the cinnamon rolls to cool slightly before frosting.

Notes

How to Defrost the Bread Dough

  1. 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. 
  2. Continue with the recipe as directed when the dough is defrosted. 
  3. You may need to add a few drops of milk to the icing while mixing if it's not creamy enough.

Prep Ahead Instructions

  1. To make the cinnamon rolls ahead of time, simply prepare them as usual but instead of allowing them to rise, cover and refrigerate them overnight.
  2. The next morning, remove them from the refrigerator and allow them to come to room temperature then bake as directed above.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 293kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 47mg | Sodium: 154mg | Sugar: 33g