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Questions tagged [rolls]

A dough or pastry that is rolled into shape, then baked or fried. For asking questions related to cinnamon rolls, spring rolls, bread rolls and other kinds of rolled dough.

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What is the coating of this spring roll called, and how is it made?

I had these spring rolls at a restraunt, but as you can see the outside was quite different to the 'normal' spring rolls I usually see. The texture is light and crispy and looks 'stringy (but doesn't taste or feel that way). I think it was quite…
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Can dough mixture be refrigerated?

I was trying to make cinnamon rolls but noticed that I’m missing two cups of flour and it’s too late in the night for me to get more. I’ve already made the mix (yeast, milk, and sugar) and added two cups of flour (I need 4 cups for the recipe). Is…
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How to prevent brillant pink raw bread dough from cooking up to yellow?

I added some cooked beets to a bread recipe. The result was a lovely pink dough: After cooking, the rolls were yellow on the inside with some of the pink still visible in the crust: Why? Any way to over come the color change?
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What skillet pan to use for making spring rolls wrappers?

I'm trying to make spring rolls wrappers. My dough looks fine, but it doesn't stick to the skillet. What skillet is the best? I'm trying with non-stick ones (teflon and seasoned cast iron) but I guess that the opposite is what I need. Must I use an…
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Adding mashed potatoes for moister/softer cinnamon rolls

Is it true that adding mashed potatoes as an ingredient makes cinnamon sweet rolls moister and/or softer? If so, can we simply add a healthy dollop to any yeasted cinnamon roll recipe? Is there any other trick to this? Could yams or sweet potatoes…
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How can I keep the shape of my free-form bread dough when it is rising?

I have been trying to bake my own Italian bread, French bread and Rolls. I have found many tasty recipes but I keep having the same problem so I'm guessing it's my technique somewhere. Please advise your thoughts. The dough always has…
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I accidentally dropped the lid from a can of diced tomatos in my crockpot of cabbage roll soup!

I went to stir the cabbage roll soup and found the metal lid to the diced tomatoes in the soup. It's been in there for at least an hour with all the food in the crockpot cooking on high. I got it out and still have the food cooking. I'm not sure if…
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Are the rolls at 'Ryans' or 'Golden Corral' a style of bread?

I've been looking for a recipe online to replicate the rolls you'd find at a 'Ryans' or 'Golden Corral'. I've tried several that sound promising, only to have them turn out tasting like another type of bread. Everyone seems to have the general…
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My egg roll wraps smell sour. They expire in 2 days. Are they still okay to use?

I'm cooking egg rolls and my egg roll wraps smell sour. They say they expire in 2 days. Are they still okay to use?
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Soft dinner rolls always taste bland or flat

I proof Granular Rapid Rise yeast in mix of milk/water/honey/touch of flour and 100 - 110 degrees, adding the yeast. Always proofs really well, doubling etc. I have made these so many times, you would think I would give up,, I cook alot, bake a…
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What does melted butter do in a swiss roll recipe?

I'm planning on making a Swiss roll. This is a sponge cake, baked in your baking sheet (so it's thin) and you roll it up, mostly with a filling. While looking for a recipe, some recipes say to use the same recipe as for a regular sponge cake, but…
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Can cinnamon rolls be frozen after they are shaped?

Can you freeze cinnamon rolls after they are shaped? Also, about how long does it take for the dough to come to room temp?
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What defines a "roll"?

I have some cut up chicken placed in a hotdog bun with sauce and veggies. Can it be called a "roll"? Since I saw a photo of a lobster roll, and it's lobster meat also placed in a hotdog bun.
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Does proofing time affect the density of bread?

I made some dinner rolls yesterday and it was underproofed, the result was a dense dinner rolls and it is heavy, does proofing time affect the density of the finished product?
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Yeast rolls spread when rising

I make yeast roll dough in my bread machine, then form them into rolls and let them rise. They are delicious but when rising they seem to spread out and not rise very high. What can I do to make them taller?
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