Easy Mini Chocolate Sweet Rolls Recipe (2024)

FAQs

How do you cut rolls with dental floss? ›

Ebuehi says the technique is a little difficult to describe with words: “You shimmy the floss underneath your log of dough and then twist it around the roll and pull it. You want to pull the two ends of floss across each other, and you'll get this super neat, sharp cut.

Don't Overbake Cinnamon Rolls

Overbaked cinnamon rolls are tough and chewy instead of light and pillowy. Since it can be a bit tricky to know when rolls are fully baked, use a digital thermometer. Bake cinnamon rolls until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches between 190°and 200°F.

Dental floss is the best and neatest way to slice your rolls. It's better than a sharp knife, a serrated knife, or any other tool we've tried. Dental floss slides cleanly through the dough, cutting it into slices without smooshing and tearing.

If you are making a pull apart, kitchen scissors are the best tool. You may need to rub a small amount of oil or butter on the blades, but they will make cutting up the bits of dough take a lot less time.

Yes if the knife is very sharp. I've also used a serrated knife. The problem is that if the knife is dull, it will pull and stretch the dough rather than cutting it. The serrated knife was actually better than my sharpest knife, but YMMV as they say.

Use a template.

If you're worried about freehanding, you can print out shapes and use them as a guide. Roll out your dough, place the paper guide onto the dough and cut around it with a knife.

Slide unflavored, unwaxed dental floss under the roll at the scores. That's right, our Test Kitchen declared the best way to cut cinnamon rolls is with floss. Cross the floss ends on top and pull until it cuts through. If you don't have unwaxed dental floss, you can gently cut using a serrated knife instead.

Use the floss in a C-shape to floss around your crown. You should carefully move the floss out of your mouth, so you don't end up pulling on the edges of the crown. Make sure that you floss in an up-and-down motion, rather than in a side-to-side sawing type of motion.

Can I use regular thread to cut cinnamon rolls? Yes, regular thread can be a great substitute for floss. Make sure to use a sturdy thread and slide it underneath the roll, then cross the ends and pull tight to slice through the dough. Are there any tips for easier cinnamon roll cutting?

Holding one end of the floss in each hand, cross the two over each other to slice through the dough. Repeat this process under each mark on the log of dough, until you have individual rolls. This trick also works well with savory garlic swirl rolls, and for slicing goat cheese logs, watermelon, and more.