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.

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

Set the bowl of dough in the microwave and shut the door.

Leave the glass of water in the microwave with the dough. The glass of water and the heat from the microwave will create a warm, moist environment that will help the dough rise faster.

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.

Prepare rolls as directed in step 1, then thaw in refrigerator for at least 8 hours. Rolls may need to continue to rise at room temperature for 1 to 2 hours if not double in size.

Place frozen rolls in pan, and cover with plastic wrap sprayed with cooking spray to keep the wrap from sticking to rolls while rising. rise 3 to 5 hours in a warm, draft-free place, until rolls double in size.

Spray your pan with cooking spray. 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.

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

Can I cover Rhodes rolls with foil? ›

If the rolls or bread are browning too quickly, cover them with foil (shiny side up).

Wheat flours are usually the first choice of most bakers. This is due to the lightness and high rise created by higher levels of gluten content. However, if you're intolerant of wheat or looking for gluten-free bread options, there are a wide range of low gluten and gluten-free flour options available.

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.

If baked too soon or too late, loaves can collapse and have a dense, gummy center. “There are so many factors that affect rise time, so exact time will vary for every baker.

Wet a few paper towels and then wring out so that they're damp, but not soaked. Cover the rolls with the paper towel, making sure that the tops are completely covered. Microwave for a minute at a time, checking after each minute to ensure that the rolls are defrosting, not cooking.

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.

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!