The Cinnamon Roll Guide
Everything else you wanted to know.
Short, honest answers to the questions people actually ask us — reheating, storing, freezing, serving, pairing and the roll-versus-bun argument that will never end.
BASICS
How to Reheat a Cinnamon Roll
The short answer: 12 to 15 seconds in the microwave with a damp paper towel, or 8 minutes at 300F wrapped in foil. Here is when to use which.
Read itCinnamon Roll vs. Cinnamon Bun: Is There Actually a Difference?
Sometimes. Traditionally a bun has nuts and a caramel-style topping and gets flipped; a roll gets icing on top. In practice, in Connecticut, people use both words for th…
Read itHow to Make a Cinnamon Roll Taste Fresh Again
Add moisture and heat, in that order. A damp towel and 15 seconds fixes most day-old rolls; a little cream fixes the rest.
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STORAGE
How to Keep Cinnamon Rolls Fresh
Airtight container, room temperature, up to two days. Refrigeration is the most common mistake people make with a soft cinnamon roll.
Read itCan You Freeze Cinnamon Rolls?
Yes, and they freeze better than most baked goods. Wrap them individually, freeze up to three months, thaw at room temperature, then warm.
Read itHow Long Do Cinnamon Rolls Last?
About two days at room temperature, up to a week refrigerated, and three months frozen. Quality drops faster than safety does.
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SERVING
What Goes With Cinnamon Rolls?
Something salty, something acidic, or something bitter. A cinnamon roll needs contrast more than it needs company.
Read itHow to Serve Cinnamon Rolls for Brunch
Warm them all at once in a covered dish, ice them at the table, and put something salty and something acidic next to them.
Read itBest Drinks to Pair With Cinnamon Rolls
Bitter or tart beats sweet. Black coffee, espresso, strong black tea, or cold milk — in that order.
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Enough talking about cinnamon rolls.
It's time to eat one.
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