Delicious Cinnamon Buns from Pizza Dough in Minutes

Easy Cinnamon Roll Transformation

From Pizza Dough to Sweet Bites

When someone told me you could make cinnamon rolls out of pizza dough, I thought, “You gotta be kidding, right?” But it turns out it’s a genius, lazy person’s hack for turning dough left over from your pizza night into a sweet breakfast surprise that’s both fast and creative.

Here’s the game plan:

• Brush that dough down with melted butter.
• Toss some cinnamon and sugar over it.
• Top it off with a drizzle of vanilla glaze (Just a Taste).

You don’t have to wait for the dough to rise or break a sweat mixing—it’s perfect for us folks who crave quick sugar fixes. You might like my funky, healthy breakfast curry recipe if you’re looking for more out-of-the-box breakfast picks.

Quick 35-Minute Recipe Magic

Get ready to call it magic because, in just 35 minutes, you’re gonna have piping hot cinnamon rolls that’ll give any bakery a run for its money. Here’s your cheat sheet:

Ingredients:

• Ready pizza dough – store-bought or homemade
• 4 sticks of melted butter
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 2 spoons of cinnamon
• 1/2 cup icing sugar
• A splash or two of milk
• 1 tiny sip of vanilla extract

Instructions:

1. Flick on the oven and set it to 375°F.
2. Dust your counter with flour and spread out the dough into a large rectangle—about as thick as your smartphone.
3. Paint a layer of melted butter all over the dough.
4. Mix sugar and cinnamon and shower it over the buttery dough.
5. With one long side facing towards you, roll up the dough into a tight log.
6. Slice the log like a loaf of bread into 1-inch pieces, placing them in a greased-up dish.
7. Throw them in the oven for 15-20 minutes till they’re golden beauties.
8. Mix powdered sugar, milk, and a dash of vanilla for your glaze.
9. As soon as those bad boys come out, drizzle that sweet glaze while they’re still nice and warm.

Step	What to Do
1	Heat oven to 375°F
2	Roll dough into a rectangle
3	Brush with butter
4	Sprinkle sugar-cinnamon mix
5	Roll it into a log
6	Cut into pieces and place in dish
7	Bake for 15-20 mins
8	Mix sugar, milk, vanilla for glaze
9	Glaze warm rolls

Pro tip: Stock up on store-bought pizza dough or make your batch and freeze it to have on deck whenever you’re hit with a sweet tooth (Just a Taste). This little trick saves you from staring bleary-eyed at the fridge in the morning. For another quick snack quest, try my smoked queso recipe.

These cinnamon rolls are a sugar-packed treat perfect for breakfast or just when you wanna wow folks with minimal fuss. Relish the sugar and spice in every bite, and feel smug at how easy it all was!

DIY or Store-bought Options

Turning pizza dough into scrumptious cinnamon buns is a breeze. Whether using leftover dough or grabbing a quick, yeast-free option from the store, you’ll munch on sugary, sticky rolls in no time.

Utilizing Leftover Pizza Dough

Do you have extra pizza dough? Lucky day! You can morph it into cinnamon rolls, which are not just clever but also deliciously resourceful. Here’s how:

1. Round Up the Goodies: For the delicious insides, you’ll need butter, sugar, and cinnamon, plus powdered sugar, butter, and milk for the gooey glaze.
2. Shape Your Dough: Flatten that leftover dough into a rectangle.
3. Fill It Up: Slather with melted butter, then sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon.
4. Roll & Slice: Roll it up tight and slice it into inch-wide pieces.
5. Bake Time: Place the slices in a greased dish and bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes until they’re nice and golden.

With your pizza dough, you’re just about 35 minutes away from a breakfast win or a tasty snack attack. Check out our creations with other leftovers, like the chicken of the woods and cottage cheese flatbread recipes​.

Yeast-Free Cinnamon Roll Quick Fix

Out of old dough? No prob! A yeast-free, store-bought option could be your new best buddy. Here’s a speedy solution using canned pizza dough:

1. Get What You Need: As before, grab butter, sugar, and cinnamon for the filling and powdered sugar, butter, and milk for the glaze.
2. Roll Out the Store Dough: Uncanned and rectangle-shaped.
3. Butter & Sprinkle: Paint with melted butter and coat with sugar and cinnamon.
4. Roll & Slice: Roll it up and cut it into those classic 1-inch rolls.
5. Into the Oven: Layer them in a greased pan. Bake at 350°F for 20-25 minutes.

Store-bought dough cuts out all the mixing and waiting for yeast, making this a super quick option. With canned dough chilling in your freezer, you’re set for some cinnamon bliss anytime.

Ingredient	Leftover Pizza Dough	Yeast-Free Pizza Dough
Dough	Leftover	Store-bought
Butter (filling)	2 tbsp	2 tbsp
Sugar (filling)	½ cup	½ cup
Cinnamon (filling)	1 tbsp	1 tbsp
Butter (glaze)	2 tbsp	2 tbsp
Powdered Sugar	1 cup	1 cup
Milk	2-3 tbsp	2-3 tbsp

For more mouthwatering ideas and cooking secrets, check out our healthy breakfast curry recipe and recipe for thin chicken breast.

Customizing Your Cinnamon Rolls

Please pull up a chair because we’ll turn plain old pizza dough into a cinnamon roll extravaganza tailored to your taste.

Tasty Variations to Try

The beauty of crafting cinnamon rolls from pizza dough is the endless flavours you can whip up. Here’s a flavour parade to kickstart your imagination:

• Maple Syrup and Butter: Ditch that regular brown sugar and cinnamon mix. Instead, drench those rolls in a buttery, maple syrup delight that’s sticky, sweet, and downright addicting. (Just a Taste)
• Raisins: Toss in a handful of plump raisins for that pop of nature’s candy. They soak up all that goodness during baking and add a pleasing chew to every bite.
• Chinese Five Spice: Feeling adventurous? Swap out cinnamon for Chinese Five Spice. This aromatic blend gives a spicy fragrance that’s intriguingly delicious.

Variation	Key Ingredients
Maple Syrup and Butter	Maple syrup, butter
Raisins	Raisins
Chinese Five Spice	Chinese Five Spice

Personalizing Your Roll Experience

Making these rolls your own is the joy, so why not add your funky flair?

• Cream Cheese Frosting: Turn up the yum with a lush cream cheese frosting. Mix cream cheese, powdered sugar, and vanilla extract for a rich glaze that’ll have people swooning. (The Hungry Waitress)
• Creative Shapes: Ditch the standard roll. Play around with forms like a sheaf of wheat by slicing and spreading the dough. Or, twist up a babka, Swedish tea ring, or a butterflake loaf — they’ll look fab while still tasting divine. (King Arthur Baking)
• Filling Combinations: Go wild with mix-ins! Add nuts, chocolate chips, or swirls of fruit preserves to your cinnamon sugar for a mouthful of magic in every bite.

Still hungry for ideas? Check out our other goodies, like the chicken of the woods recipe and the smoked queso recipe.

Get creative and let your imagination run wild with your homemade cinnamon rolls!

Tips and Tricks for Success

Storage and Make-Ahead Options

If you’re anything like me, prepping for those sweet cinnamon buns made from pizza dough takes a little know-how and a dash of foresight:

• Freezing Dough: If you’re like me, constantly juggling a busy schedule, you’ll love knowing you can freeze pizza dough till you’re ready to bake. Just pop it in the fridge overnight to thaw (Check this out!).
• Prepping Ahead: Transform into a morning hero by prepping your cinnamon rolls the night before. Slice them up, tuck them into an 8×8″ pan, and then keep them cold with plastic wrap. Let them cosy up to room temperature when the sun rises before baking.
• Storing Baked Rolls: Once those buns are baked, store them in a snug container. They’ll stay fresh on your counter for a few days, or toss them in the fridge if you want them to last a week. Just a quick zap in the microwave brings back that fresh-out-of-the-oven magic.

Baking the Perfect Pizza Dough Cinnamon Rolls

Turning pizza dough into cinnamon rolls is easier than you might think with these helpful tidbits:

• Roll and Spread: Stretch the dough into a big rectangle. Slather on a mix of butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon. This step ensures that every bite bursts with yumminess. For more inspiration, check out these tasty ideas.
• Cut and Arrange: Roll the dough into a long snake, chop it into 1-inch segments, and line them up in the 8×8″ pan. Pop them in a 375°F preheated oven for around 15 minutes till they’re a lovely golden hue (Peep this source!).

Step	Description
Step 1	Roll out dough into a rectangle
Step 2	Smear on butter, brown sugar, and cinnamon
Step 3	Form into a log, slice into 1-inch pieces
Step 4	Arrange in an 8×8″ pan and bake at 375°F for 15 min

• Experiment with Shapes: Feeling fancy? Try a babka twist. Roll up the seasoned dough, cut it lengthwise, and wrap the halves around each other. Slide it into a loaf pan for a snazzy, spiral treat you can finish with icing (King Arthur has the scoop!).

Using these tricks, your cinnamon buns will be the talk of the table every time. For more kitchen magic, check out our cottage cheese flatbread recipe​.