Description
This Pizza, Cinnamon Rolls, and Bread trio uses one master dough to create three comforting favorites. Whether you’re in the mood for savory, sweet, or simple, this all-in-one recipe delivers homemade flavor and fun, all from scratch.
Ingredients
- 4 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 1/4 tsp active dry yeast
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 1/4 cups warm water
- 2 tbsp olive oil or melted butter
- 1/2 cup tomato or pizza sauce
- 1 1/2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese
- Pizza toppings (pepperoni, veggies, sausage, etc.)
- 1 tsp Italian seasoning
- 1/4 cup melted butter (for cinnamon rolls)
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2–3 tbsp milk or cream
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- Extra flour (for shaping bread)
- Olive oil or melted butter (for brushing bread)
- Optional: herbs, seeds, or coarse salt for bread topping
Instructions
- Mix warm water, sugar, and yeast. Let sit 5–10 minutes until foamy.
- Stir in flour, salt, and olive oil. Knead until smooth, about 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in mixer.
- Cover and rise 1 hour, until doubled. Punch down and divide for pizza, rolls, and bread.
- Pizza: Roll out dough, add sauce, cheese, and toppings. Bake at 475°F (245°C) for 12–15 minutes.
- Cinnamon Rolls: Roll dough into rectangle, brush with butter, sprinkle with sugar and cinnamon. Roll up, slice, and place in greased dish. Rise 30–45 minutes. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 20–25 minutes. Glaze with powdered sugar, milk, and vanilla mixture.
- Bread: Shape dough, rise 30–40 minutes. Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 25–30 minutes until golden and hollow-sounding. Brush with oil or butter after baking.
Notes
- Use whole wheat flour for a heartier dough.
- Add garlic powder or herbs to pizza/bread dough for extra flavor.
- Mix in nuts or raisins to cinnamon roll filling.
- Swap classic glaze with cream cheese frosting if desired.
- Freeze dough after first rise; thaw in fridge and rest before using.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (from any recipe)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
