Ultimate Cinnamon Rolls with Frozen Bread Dough

Experience the joy of creating the ultimate cinnamon rolls with this easy-to-follow recipe. Begin your culinary journey by transforming a loaf of defrosted frozen bread dough into delectable, warm cinnamon rolls, generously filled with a delightful mixture of butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, walnuts, and optional raisins. Drizzled with luscious caramel ice cream topping, these rolls are baked to golden perfection and are sure to bring delight to all who savor them.

Ingredients

1	loaf frozen bread dough, defrosted (Rhodes)
1⁄2	cup melted real butter
3⁄4	cup brown sugar
2	tablespoons cinnamon
1⁄2	cup walnuts, chopped
1⁄4	cup raisins (optional)
1⁄2	cup caramel ice cream topping, divided

Instructions

• 1. The night before:
  2. Ensure the frozen bread dough is fully defrosted and at room temperature.
  3. Grease a 9x13 pan and sprinkle a layer of brown sugar on the bottom.
  4. On a floured surface, roll out the dough to approximately 1/4" thickness, forming a long oval shape.
  5. Evenly spread melted butter across the entire surface of the dough.
  6. Sprinkle the buttered dough with a mixture of brown sugar, cinnamon, chopped walnuts, and optional raisins.
  7. Drizzle about half of the caramel ice cream topping over the prepared dough.
  8. Carefully roll up the dough into a long tube shape.
  9. Slice the rolled dough into 3/4" thick rolls and arrange them in the greased pan.
  10. Gently press down on each roll with the palm of your hand, ensuring they are nicely shaped but not flat.
  11. Drizzle the remaining caramel ice cream topping over the rolls.
  12. Spray a piece of saran wrap with cooking spray, tightly cover the rolls, and refrigerate overnight (allowing them to slowly rise in the cold).
  13. The next morning:
  14. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
  15. Bake the rolls in the preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes or until they turn a beautiful golden brown. Enjoy!

Aug 17, 2024