Take a vacation from complicated baking with these sunsational summer recipes. Made with pre-packaged frozen dinner rolls, these fun and easy recipe ideas are great for kids of all ages. Take advantage of the shortcuts that frozen dough provides and simply savor the lazy days of summer.
Treat family and friends to some Bite Size Burgers. Trendy little morsels that can be made in your own kitchen for a fraction of the cost. Not only delicious, these Bite Size Burgers are simple to make and fun to eat. And who could pass up some fabulous Hot Diggity Dogs? A clever variation of pigs-in-a-blanket, they are sure to be a big hit. Top things off with tasty Churros (just like the ones sold at amusement parks) and you’re ready to go with a few funtastic food ideas.
Whatever your plans this summer, remember to bring home a few bags of frozen dough and throw them in your freezer. With the oodles of extra time you will have, make a splash and throw a few more people into the pool.
Bite Size Burgers
Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
lean ground beef
favorite burger toppings
Cut each dinner roll in half and shape into a small bun. Place on sprayed baking sheets about 2-inches apart. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise until double in size. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 15-20 minutes or until golden brown. Make patties out of lean ground beef to fit the buns. Slice cooled buns in half and fill with a cooked patty and your favorite burger toppings.
Hot Diggity Dogs
16 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
8 bun length beef franks
1 cup grated cheddar cheese
ketchup, if desired
Combine two rolls together and flatten into a 7-inch oval. Repeat with remaining rolls to make 8 ovals. Place one frank in middle of each dough oval. Pull dough up around each frank to completely enclose. Pinch edges together to seal. Turn seam side down and place on large sprayed baking sheets. With a sharp knife, cut each one into 8 equal pieces, through top layer of dough and frank, leaving bottom layer of dough intact. Twist first cut piece to the left and second to the right. Repeat this for the rest of the pieces. Bake at 350°F 10 minutes. Remove from oven and sprinkle each one with 2 tablespoons grated cheese. Return to oven and bake an additional 5-10 minutes. Serve drizzled with ketchup, if desired.
Churros
Rhodes™ Dinner
Rolls, thawed but
still cold
4 cups canola oil
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
Roll each roll into a thin 26-inch-long rope. Roll each end in opposite directions three or four times. Pick up each end and pinch together. The churro will twist together. Heat oil in a deep skillet to 350°. Place
churros in oil and fry about 2 minutes or until light golden brown. Remove from oil and drain on paper towels. Combine sugar and cinnamon in a one gallon resealable bag and shake until well combined. Place warm churros, one at a time, in bag and shake
until well coated.
Springy Breadsticks
12 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed
6 skewer rods
1/4 cup butter, melted
garlic salt to taste
parsley flakes
Press 2 rolls together and roll into a 16-inch rope. Wind rope around a skewer rod, overlapping both ends so they won’t unwind. Place lengthwise on a large sprayed baking sheet. Repeat to make 5 more sticks. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap and let rise 20-30 minutes. Remove wrap and bake at 350°F 20 minutes or until golden brown. Mix butter, garlic salt and parsley flakes together and immediately brush
on hot sticks.
Doughnuts
1 Rhodes Texas™ Roll, or 2 Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed but still cold
vegetable oil
glaze
Poke holes in roll centers and stretch to form large openings. If using dinner rolls, press two together and then stretch with fingers. Place doughnuts on a large sprayed baking sheet. Cover with sprayed plastic wrap. Let double in size. Pour oil two inches deep into small sauce pan or electric fry pan and heat to medium. Remove wrap and fry doughnuts on each side (about 15 seconds) until golden. Remove with a fork and place on paper towel. Drop into glaze and coat both sides. Place on waxed paper.
Glaze: 1/2 cup water and 4 cups powdered sugar, mixed until smooth.
Personal Pizza
Rhodes™ Dinner Rolls, thawed to room temperature
Spray counter lightly with non-stick cooking spray. Combine two dinner rolls together and roll into a
6-7 inch circle. Place on sprayed baking sheets.
Poke several times with a fork to prevent bubbles from forming. Bake at 350°F 8-10 minutes. Remove from oven to cool.
Thai Peanut Pizza:
Top pre-baked crusts with purchased peanut sauce, chicken chunks cooked in soy sauce, red bell pepper, green onions and grated mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350ºF until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and top with cucumber slices and chopped cilantro.
Buffalo Chicken Pizza:
Top pre-baked crusts with bleu cheese dressing, cooked chicken chunks smothered with Franks hot sauce and grated mozzarella cheese. Bake at 350°F until cheese is melted. Garnish with celery, if desired.
Smiley Face Pizza:
Top pre-baked crusts with pizza sauce and grated cheddar cheese. Bake at 350ºF until cheese is melted. Remove from oven and decorate face as desired using green pepper, mozzarella cheese circles, sliced olives etc.