Pantry Staples

Ingredients that make a noticeable difference in your rolls.

Community favorite
Amazon Ground Cinnamon
A fresh, fragrant cassia cinnamon that keeps your filling from tasting flat.
Why we love it: Stale cinnamon is a top reason filling tastes weak even when you didn't skimp. This stays fragrant and consistent batch to batch, and the bulk size means you won't run low mid-bake.
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King Arthur Organic High-Protein Bread Flour
Extra gluten strength for tall, fluffy rolls that hold their shape.
Why we love it: All-purpose works, but bread flour gives you more structure, especially helpful if your rolls tend to spread flat in the pan.
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Best value
Red Star Active Dry Yeast
Reliable rise every time when stored properly in the fridge.
Why we love it: Buy in bulk and keep it cold. If your dough is slow to rise, fresh yeast is often the fix, not more kneading.
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