This New Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Trick Is My New Go-To Way to Bake Them (So Brilliant!)
Cinnamon rolls always remind me of childhood sleepover parties. What’s an easier way to feed a bunch of hungry kids come breakfast time than popping a tray of canned cinnamon rolls in the oven? It fills the house with the most delectable doughy, cinnamon scent — the best thing to wake up to.
But what if I told you that there’s a new trick going viral to make Pillsbury cinnamon rolls even more appetizing? Creators are popping the entire log of cinnamon rolls straight into a loaf pan and baking it whole. And they aren’t stopping there, either; some are baking whole packs of crescent rolls. I stuck to my sleepover classic to see if I found an even easier way to feed a brunch crowd.
How to Do the Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Loaf Trick
Start by greasing your loaf pan with butter and preheating your oven to 350 degrees. Next, open your cinnamon roll package (I used the Pillsbury Grands! Cinnamon Rolls) and add them directly from the package to the middle of your greased pan. You can slightly separate the slices if you want, but there’s no need. You could also use normal-size cinnamon rolls and arrange them in two rows in your loaf pan, as this creator did.
Next, bake the loaf in the oven for about 30 minutes, then spread the top with the included icing package once it comes out of the oven. Finally, slice the loaf along the lines of the rolls and serve.
My Honest Review of The Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Loaf Trick
This trick was so clever! Cinnamon rolls themselves are already fun, but turning the dough into a loaf is even more exciting. My favorite part was how crispy the top of the loaf got, which normally doesn’t happen with the rolls.
I will say that cooking the rolls like a loaf limits the amount of surface area for icing. For many (including me), the icing is the best part, so not getting as much icing per bite when you do this trick is definitely something to take into consideration. However, nothing is stopping you from spreading another layer of icing on the face of your slice.
A Tip for the Pillsbury Cinnamon Roll Loaf Trick
- Bake for longer than the directions say. Something I was worried about was the middle of the cinnamon roll loaf cooking through entirely. The inside of my loaf was unfortunately a little undercooked, so I would suggest covering the loaf with foil if you’re worried about the top burning while ensuring it’s cooked through.
This post originally appeared on The Kitchn. See it there: Whenever I Have a Can of Pillsbury Cinnamon Rolls, I'm Doing This Simply Brilliant Trick
