TONS of Frozen Dough Recipes - Using Rhodes Rolls! (2024)

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TONS of easy frozen bread dough recipes using Rhodes yeast dinner rolls or cinnamon rolls. Dinners and desserts with little prep on your part.

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I have been making all sorts of frozen bread dough recipes lately so I thought I’d share. From monkey bread, to pizza, air fryer recipes and more. There are just so many possibilities once they’re defrosted. (affiliate links present)

Rhodes Frozen Bread Dough Recipe

I use the Rhodes brand for all of these. I have worked with them quite a bit and it is what’s readily available where I live. There may be another brand where you are but typically they’re all similar sizes once they defrost.

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They are NOT just to bake rolls though y’all, think outside of the box. Defrost, roll together and make pizza from frozen bread dough, pull apart bread, monkey bread, homemade hot pockets and more.

Here’s what the bag of frozen yeast rolls looks like:

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Recipes Using Ready Made Bread Dough

I give myself about one and 1/2 hours for frozen rolls to soften up on the countertop. When prepping for a meal you’ll need to account for that and ensure you prep them in the proper way.

It says you can thaw bread dough overnight in the refrigerator. I don’t like the texture of the rolls when I do it this way. If I’m going to roll dough out to make a deep dish pizza or something it works well though.

How do you defrost Rhodes rolls?

What I mean is that a piece of plastic wrap sprayed with non stick spray is necessary on top. I like to use sprayed parchment paper on the bottom. I’ve done this other ways and this is best.

If you don’t spray it the wrap will stick. Don’t put it on top at all and the outside exposed to the air will get a bit dry and crusty. Just make sure you do it the “right way” so all your frozen roll recipes come out perfect.

Frozen Dough Recipes

Only baked these in a pan or cookie sheet in the oven? Oh honey there are so many other ideas way beyond that. Let me share a few of our favorite creations like pull apart pizza bread and more here.

How do you cook frozen bread dough?

For the loaves, put 1 in a loaf pan covered with plastic wrap that has been sprayed with non stick spray. Leave on the countertop for 5-8 hours until it’s risen to the top and then bake as directed on package.

The rolls are smaller so they take less time in the oven. You can cut them in fourths and make monkey bread muffins or rroll a few out and make a flat dough to fill with all sorts of things too. We did this to make hot pockets in air fryer you can see here.

Rhodes Bread Dough Recipes

If you have a Traeger you can make this cheddar / parmesan cheese smoked bread. I know right?? Yeah I added some cheddar and a can of diced chiles into this one. You can cook it alongside your meats or just by itself as a side dish.

You can roll these or Rhodes frozen bread dough out in a sheet too. This is a great idea to make sandwiches like this air fryer chicken cordon bleu or our smoked pizza roll.

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Frozen Bread Dough

Don’t want to go outside? Need to just use your oven for something unique and pretty for the holidays? Take a peek at our braided Easter egg bread with chocolate pieces in the middle! OH these were a real hit!!

Have a Ninja Foodi or Cosori? Make either a few air fryer biscuits or you can make a pretty creation using this special pan.

I called these air fryer garlic bread rolls and they didn’t last long in my house. Perfectly soft like the bakery inside with a golden brown top and edges, it’s best brushed with buttery garlic served with marinara sauce.

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How long does it take to thaw cinnamon rolls?

Frozen cinnamon rolls take the same amount of time for the most part. This brand makes both types. You don’t want the quick rise type that comes in a tray and you pop into the oven.

The bagged variety is much more versatile and will allow you to make things like an easy monkey bread recipe and beyond.

Cinnamon Rolls from Frozen Bread Dough

An hour is fine for these to soften up. You don’t want to wait a lot longer if you’re going to slice or roll them out. The longer they sit the more sticky they’ll get. Use your hands to flatten out to make cinnamon roll waffles.

Or just leave as is and pop into your basket to “bake” air fryer cinnamon rolls for breakfast in the morning. I know, I bet you didn’t think you could make them this way huh? Jazzed up you can transform them into sticky buns too.

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Dessert Recipes with Frozen Bread Dough

Of course these are pretty darn yummy if you just follow the “typical” directions on the back baked in a cake pan. It comes with about 1/2 cup of vanilla / cream cheese frosting too so you’re all set.

BUT if you want to let your imagination fly I have a couple more interesting ideas. Since it has the sweetness of cinnamon sugar already rolled into each one you need fewer ingredients.

In an oven you can bake our pumpkin monkey bread using brown sugar and pumpkin puree. Perfect Fall treat. Love all things chocolate? Make this Rhodes cinnamon rolls recipe that looks like this!

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Easy frozen bread dough recipes

Cinnamon pull apart bread can use either one of these really. It is sweeter if you use these though and then the spices are already set in each layer you add.

The beauty of these above and beyond refrigerated Pillsbury cinnamon rolls is that they last longer for sure. You get a lot more for your money too because each one of these has about 24 rolls vs. 8.

Wanna use your Foodi again? Our air fryer monkey bread turns out oh so yummy. Monkey bread in a smoker with a can of canned pie filling on the bottom is totally fabulous too.

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Whether you make one or more of our creative creations, or just bake them to a golden brown in the oven, frozen dough is so versatile. I haven’t tried their wheat bread dough but the white with melted butter on top tastes like it’s from a bakery.

Can you buy frozen bread dough?

Yes, you’ll find a bag in the frozen section of your local grocery store. It’s buy the boxed ready made garlic bread / Texas Toast. Our Safeway didn’t carry it but Super 1 has all of the varieties they make and sell so I get it there.

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Frozen Bread Dough Recipes

Frozen bread dough recipes with Rhodes rolls or cinnamon rolls for a side dish, breakfast or dessert.

Course Appetizer, Breakfast, Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword cinnamon rolls, dough, frozen, rhodes, rolls

Prep Time 15 minutes minutes

Cook Time 17 minutes minutes

Servings 12

Calories 125kcal

Author The Typical Mom

Equipment

1 baking sheet

Ingredients

24 pcs frozen rolls
1 egg white whisked
1 tsp water for egg wash
sprinkles optional for fun and sweetness

Instructions

Lay 24 frozen dinner rolls on a piece of parchment paper that has been very lightly sprayed with non stick spray. Put a piece of plastic wrap over the top that has been lightly sprayed with non stick spray so they don't dry out.
Allow them to defrost and rise a bit for 3 hours. Put a bit of olive oil on your hands and roll 2 pieces out into long snake shapes. Pinch together at one end.
Braid the two strips of dough and then make into a circle. Pinch two ends together to create a sort of circle or wreath. Place on a baking sheet with a new piece of parchment underneath.
Whisk together egg white and water, use a pastry brush to coat top to make shiny. Sprinkle sprinkles on top if desired.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, bake for 17 minutes until very lightly browned on top and cooked thru in middle. Remove and slide paper off so rolls don't continue to bake.

Nutrition Facts

Frozen Bread Dough Recipes

Amount Per Serving (1 oz)

Calories 125

% Daily Value*

Fat 0.004g0%

Sodium 4mg0%

Potassium 4mg0%

Carbohydrates 0.02g0%

Sugar 0.02g0%

Protein 0.3g1%

Calcium 0.2mg0%

Iron 0.002mg0%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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FAQs

Why won t my rhodes frozen bread dough rise? ›

Why did my dough not rise? Sometimes dough has been allowed to thaw and refreeze, which can deactivate the yeast. Also make sure the dough has does not have ice crystals or is close to the expiration date. Make sure you don't buy thawed dough at your store.

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What is the best frozen bread dough? ›

Rhodes is always the best choice with frozen breads. It tastes like you made it from scratch. We had to put ours on top of the stove that had the oven on to create enough heat to finish the rising process. It finished raising within 30 minutes.

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Should frozen bread dough be thawed before baking? ›

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.

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Does frozen bread dough need to rise? ›

Yes, risen dough can be frozen but some adjustments have to be made to get the best loaf possible. You will want to put your dough in the freezer either after the first rise, or if the bread has more than two rises then after the shaping. This is because frozen dough will need to rise/proof again before baking it.

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Can Rhodes rolls rise too much? ›

What if my dough rises too much? You can punch down the dough and reshape it. Then let it rise again. Remember, since it is already thawed, it will rise quickly.

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How do you make Rhodes frozen rolls rise? ›

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.

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How long does it take Rhodes frozen bread dough to rise? ›

Place frozen dough in pan, and cover with sprayed plastic wrap to keep it from sticking to dough while rising. RISE – Let rise 4 to 7 hours, until dough is 1 inch above the top of the pan.

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Do bakeries use frozen dough? ›

First of all, the bakeries that bake pre-made dough don't reheat baked bread. The dough comes frozen having been proofed once, punched down, and formed into loaves or rolls or whatever. The dough is let thaw and then rise, usually taking 12 hours or overnight before it's baked in the morning.

What kind of yeast do you use for frozen dough? ›

The cold water resistance performance of the semi-dry yeast is good. It Is more suitable for the requirement of frozen dough.

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Will frozen bread dough rise twice? ›

Will Dough Rise After Being Frozen? It is possible for frozen dough to rise, or proof, after you remove it from the freezer. If the dough went through its first rise before freezing, there is still enough life left in the yeast for the dough to rise again—as long as you didn't overproof the dough during the first rise.

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Can you thaw frozen bread dough on the counter? ›

Place your frozen dough in your baking pan or on the kitchen counter in a draft-free location. It is very important that the dough is always covered with plastic wrap. Allow plenty of time for thawing (2 to 3 hours for bread dough, 11/2 hours for roll dough). Warmth and moisture hasten the thawing process.

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How long should frozen dough sit out? ›

If you don't have that much time, setting the dough out on a counter and allowing it to defrost at room temperature for two hours should also be plenty of time. No matter how you're defrosting your pizza dough, it's extremely important to make sure that it's always covered, either with plastic wrap or with a tea towel.