Okay, so the other day I got this craving for cinnamon rolls, but I didn’t want to go through all the trouble of making the dough from scratch. Then it hit me – why not try using pancake mix? I mean, it’s already got the flour, the baking powder, and all that jazz. So, I decided to give it a shot, and let me tell you, it was way easier than I thought it would be!
Getting Started
First things first, I grabbed a box of my favorite pancake mix. You know, the kind that you just add water to? Yeah, that one. I figured it would make a decent base for the cinnamon roll dough.
Next up, I melted some butter – about half a stick – because what’s a cinnamon roll without that buttery goodness, right? While the butter was melting, I mixed the pancake mix with water, just like I was making regular pancakes. But here’s the twist: I added a generous amount of cinnamon to the batter. I’m talking like, a good couple of shakes. I tasted a bit of the batter, and it needed more, so I kept adding until it was just right. Gotta keep track of how much cinnamon you’re using so you know the drill for next time.
Rolling it Out
Once the batter was all mixed and spiced up, I poured it onto a lightly floured surface. Now, this is where things got a little messy, but hey, that’s half the fun, isn’t it? I started rolling out the dough, just like you would with regular cinnamon rolls. It was a bit sticky, but I just kept adding a little flour at a time until it was manageable.
Then I mixed some brown sugar and some cinnamon together and spread it out, and rolled it up. I’m not sure how it compare to the buns, I don’t really eat them much, but I heard that buns often have some nuts in them, I didn’t add that.
Baking Time
After the rolls were all sliced up, I popped them into a preheated oven at around 350 degrees. I wasn’t really sure how long to bake them, so I just kept an eye on them until they were golden brown. Took about 15-20 minutes, I think. And let me tell you, the smell of those cinnamon rolls baking in the oven was heavenly. My whole kitchen smelled like a bakery!
The Final Touch
Once the rolls were out of the oven, I let them cool for a bit. I mean, I had to, right? Couldn’t just dig in while they were still piping hot. While they were cooling, I whipped up a quick glaze with some powdered sugar and milk. Nothing fancy, just wanted a little something extra to drizzle on top.
Taste Test
Finally, the moment of truth. I took a bite, and… oh boy, were they good! They were soft, fluffy, and full of that warm cinnamon flavor. The pancake mix actually worked really well as a base for the dough. I gotta say, I was pretty impressed with myself. Who knew making cinnamon rolls could be this easy? And guess what, I didn’t follow the full rise time, just made it the normal way I do pancakes.
So, there you have it – my little experiment with making cinnamon rolls from pancake mix. It was a fun, easy, and delicious adventure. If you’re ever in the mood for some cinnamon rolls but don’t want to go through the hassle of making the dough from scratch, give this method a try. You might just be surprised at how well it works! I will definitely try this again, maybe next time I will make the dough rise.
- Ingredient List:
- Pancake mix
- Water
- Butter
- Cinnamon
- Brown sugar(optional)
- Powdered sugar(optional)
- Milk(optional)
That’s all for today’s sharing. See ya!
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