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.

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.

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.

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.

Choose a Warmer Location: Place the dough in a warm environment for rising. A room temperature of around 75°F to 80°F (24°C to 27°C) is ideal for most bread recipes. You can use your oven with the light on (but no heat) as a warm, draft-free place for dough to rise.

Cover with sprayed plastic wrap to keep them. from sticking while rising. Let rise 3 to 5 hours, until rolls double in size.

Preheat oven to 200°F. THEN TURN THE OVEN OFF. Put rolls in the oven and let thaw and rise until double. in size.

You can also put hot water in a heat-safe dish and place it on the floor of a cold oven (or on a lower shelf). The steam and heat from the water will help the temperature rise just enough that the yeast is active. The steam will also assist in keeping the surface of the dough moist so it will stretch as it rises.

Did you know that yeast can deactivate, which will stop your bread and rolls from rising? Make sure to check the expiration dates on our packages to help ensure you're buying the products with the freshest yeast. Yeast can also be damaged when it is allowed to thaw and refreeze.

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. When you're ready to begin baking, take the pan out of the refrigerator.

How to cool rhodes rolls? ›

Let the rolls cool completely on a cooling rack. Always remove rolls from the pan immediately after baking to prevent moisture buildup that can cause sogginess. Once cooled, place in an air tight container or ziplock bag. After your product is cooled, read this to find out how to store baked products.

Texas Size rolls are 50% larger than our Dinner Rolls. The only difference is the roll size.

Place the bread in the oven on a middle rack. Place another baking sheet, half-filled with water, on a lower rack and turn the oven off. After 15-20 minutes, check the rolls. If they have doubled in size, they are ready to bake.

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.

But almost as good as a proofing box is taking a Mason jar filled halfway up with water, microwaving it for two minutes, then putting your bowl of dough into the microwave with the jar to rise. The other thing you can do is place your lidded container or bowl of dough into a second, larger bowl of warm water.

The bread dough thaws best in the microwave. Microwave 5 minutes on the defrost setting for one loaf of frozen bread dough. - Tips prepared by Rhodes Bake-N-Serve.

Begin by making your oven really hot. Keep the door closed and turn the heat up to about 400 degrees Fahrenheit. You want to make sure that it's hot inside the oven, but not so hot that it will dry out the bread. Remove any packaging from the bread or dough, and place it in an ovenproof pan fitted with a lid.

Use a bread-proofing box, warm oven, microwave with a cup of boiling water, or a heating pad. You could get creative and even use the top of your water heater or a hot water bed to make your bread rise!