Skip The Sheet Pan And Make Cinnamon Rolls In A Muffin Tin Instead - Tasting Table

"There are two common schools of thought here. Some prefer to bake cinnamon rolls on a sheet pan, which, in my experience, causes them to spread out a little too much and develop dry edges. Sure, you can also bake them nestled close together, but upon expanding in the oven, you could end up with awkwardly shaped rolls, forcing you to pull them apart with your fingers. Unless you're doing a tear-and-share-type deal, this can be pretty awkward."

"That's why the far better method is to bake them in a muffin tin. Doing so allows your rolls to grow upwards while maintaining their pillowy, fluffy texture. When serving, all you need to do is pop them out of the tin and onto a cooling rack, which will prevent them from getting soggy. It also makes it a bit easier to coat them in whatever frosting or icing you desire."

"Another nice thing about this hack is that you can use it for any number of cozy cinnamon roll recipes or even your favorite brand of canned, store-bought cinnamon rolls. The key, of course, is to add a swipe of melted butter before placing your rolls in the tin. This serves two purposes. For one thing, it prevents your rolls from sticking to the tin. This is essential. It also crisps up the outside and gives them that perfect color."

"If you prefer to play it safe, adding parchment paper or cupcake liners would make them easier to serve and prevent the common issue of stickage."

Warm, plush cinnamon rolls can be made at home by using fresh yeast, proper proofing, and flavorful fillings. Switching from a sheet pan to a muffin tin improves results by encouraging rolls to rise upward rather than spread out. Sheet-pan baking can create dry edges and awkward shapes when rolls expand and touch. Muffin-tin baking keeps rolls pillowy and fluffy, and they can be popped out onto a cooling rack to avoid sogginess. The method works with homemade dough or store-bought rolls, especially when melted butter is brushed on the tin to prevent sticking and enhance browning. Parchment paper or cupcake liners can further reduce stickiness.

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