We all love a good cinnamon scroll here and there. Whether during a morning walk, a quick lunch break or even a cheeky dessert, cinnamon scrolls are a staple choice no matter the time of day.
However, despite how much we may love the baked bread snack, it can be quite difficult to bake them correctly. Given how difficult baking can be, here are a few tips to help guarantee that your cinnamon scrolls will turn out as delicious as can be every time!
Bake your Scrolls 20 Minutes at a Time
To make sure your cinnamon scrolls are uniformly fluffy and light, you will need to bake them 20 minutes at a time. Scrolls may take up to 30 minutes to finish baking, so make sure you are checking on the scrolls periodically while in the oven. This way, you can check for any large air pockets and prevent them from rising and ruining your scrolls before it is too late.
Be Careful with the Flour
Too much flour in your scrolls can cause them to become too dry and unpleasant to eat. Thus, it is important that you are careful with how much flour you use, and monitor the state of your dough as you add flour to it. To make sure your scrolls have the perfect amount of moisture, simply add tablespoons of flour at a time towards the end of your mixing process, while checking to feel the texture of your dough. This way, you won’t add excess amounts of flour and end up baking dry cinnamon scrolls.
Store your Scrolls Airtight
Another way to make sure your scrolls don’t end up drying out (especially if you are planning to store them for longer), is to wrap them up airtight. Wrap your cinnamon scrolls individually with foil paper or plastic wrap tightly, to ensure that the moisture is kept inside the scrolls. If your scrolls are already in a pan, you can wrap them in the pan airtight as well. Two layers of foil paper or plastic wrap should do the trick.
Top with Frosting
A cinnamon scroll can get quite plain without frosting. Oftentimes, the cinnamon flavour won’t be too strong when in baked bread, hence it is essential to accentuate the cinnamon with adequate amounts of frosting. To make a scrumptious yet light frosting, simply beat confectioner’s sugar, cream cheese, a quarter cup of softened butter and a few drops of vanilla extract together. Beat the frosting in a bowl until visibly smooth and then top your deliciously baked cinnamon scrolls with perfectly textured cream cheese frosting!
Use Frozen Dough
If you are looking to make cinnamon scrolls on the regular and want a guaranteed delicious taste, frozen dough is the way to go. Using frozen dough will keep the taste of your cinnamon scrolls consistent (as the bakeries are experienced using the same ingredients and recipe every time), as well as make things convenient for you.
Want to enjoy a well-baked cinnamon scroll? Follow the above tips and you’re sure to be munching on delicious cinnamon scrolls whenever you please!