Delicious & Easy Rhodes Rolls Recipes (2024)

FAQs

What is the quick method for Rhodes rolls? ›

Speed Thaw Method – Use with Caution

Preheat oven to 200°F. Then turn the oven off. Boil 2 quarts water and put in a pan on the lowest rack. Put rolls in the oven and let thaw and rise until double in size.

BAKING DIRECTIONS

BAKE – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Carefully remove plastic wrap. Bake 15-20 minutes, until golden brown. COOL – Remove rolls from pan at once and place on a wire rack to cool.

Sometimes dough has been allowed to thaw and refreeze, which can deactivate the yeast. Also make sure the dough does not have ice crystals or is close to the expiration date.

The “Regular” Method

Spray pan of choice with cooking spray. Place frozen rolls in pan, cover with plastic wrap that's been sprayed with cooking spray, then allow to rise at room temperature for 3-5 hours, or until the rolls have doubled in size. Remove plastic wrap and proceed with the recipe.

Spray pan with cooking spray. Place frozen dough on. pan and cover with sprayed plastic wrap to keep it.

Using a sharp knife cut the roll in half to make 2 rolls. Place, cut side down, in a sprayed muffin tin.

Can I bake frozen dinner rolls directly from the freezer? Yes, you can bake frozen dinner rolls directly from the freezer. However, it is recommended to allow them to thaw and rise for best results. Thawing the rolls will help them rise evenly and ensure a soft and fluffy texture.

If the rolls or bread are browning too quickly, cover them with foil (shiny side up).

Yeast is an active ingredient that can be damaged and deactivated by being thawed and refrozen. So keep Rhodes frozen solid until you are ready to bake it. Yeast is the most active when it is fresh. For the best baking experience use Rhodes within 30 days of buying.

Increasing the temperature and moisture can help activate the yeast in the dough so it rises. You can also try adding more yeast. Open a new packet of yeast and mix 1 teaspoon (3 g) of it with 1 cup (240 mL) of warm water and 1 tablespoon (13 g) of sugar. Let the yeast mixture proof for 10 minutes.

Can you let Rhodes cinnamon rolls rise overnight? ›

Spray your pan with cooking spray. Place frozen dough on your pan. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap to keep from sticking to dough while rising. Place your pan in the refrigerator overnight or all day long.

Working with Frozen Bread Dough

That being said, you need to allow the bread dough to thaw and proof before placing it in the oven. The first step is to defrost the dough by placing it in a lightly greased pan and leave it in a cooler overnight to allow it to completely thaw. This is called retarding the dough.

Wet a few paper towels and then wring out so that they're damp, but not soaked. Cover the rolls with the paper towel, making sure that the tops are completely covered. Microwave for a minute at a time, checking after each minute to ensure that the rolls are defrosting, not cooking.

Frozen doughs can be immediately baked (without undergoing thawing) or they can be proofed prior to baking (a thawing cycle is required to temper dough).