Homemade Resurrection Rolls

Homemade Resurrection Rolls are also referred to as Easter Resurrection Rolls or Empty Tomb Rolls. These homemade rolls are perfect for Easter Sunday lunch or dinner side dish and a creative way to teach kids the Story of Easter.

Furthermore, these rolls are baked in a muffin tin and are a great recipe to involve your child or children in. Homemade Resurrection Rolls are the perfect side dish for Easter (or any day), a creative activity, or a way to make a sweet memory in the kitchen with your kids.

What are Resurrection Rolls?

The Story of Easter can sometimes be a lot for a child’s mind to process, especially when you bring in the crucifixion and resurrection of Jesus. As a former teacher, current mom, and home-taught baker, I am always striving for ways to teach lessons through the art of food. Thus, this recipe came to mind.

Resurrection Rolls are essentially Sourdough Cinnamon Rolls or breakfast buns where the marshmallow inside disappears, leaving the roll with an empty space. In addition, the empty space on the inside is similar to the empty tomb when Jesus arose from the dead.

The Teaching of the Story of Easter with the Rolls

This recipe is meant to be used alongside the teaching of the Story of Easter. Furthermore, this unique recipe for Easter Rolls is used to tell the story of Jesus dying, being placed in a tomb, and then arising, making the tomb empty. Throughout the process of baking these rolls, you can teach your child or children the Story of Easter.

In conclusion, the Homemade Resurrection Rolls illustrate the Story of Easter in a visual and more understanding way to children. I hope you all enjoy this recipe as much as my child and I do, and I hope this recipe helps create memories that last a lifetime in your kitchen with the sweet minds you love and treasure the most.

Children’s Books About Easter

Are you more interested in reading a book to your child or children about the Story of Easter, and then making these Homemade Resurrection Rolls? Check out these children’s books about Easter.

The Marshmallow-Filled Roll Story

Each “piece” of the rolls represents or symbolizes something from the Story of Easter.

• The Homemade Resurrection Roll dough represents the tomb that they put Jesus into after his crucifixion.
• The marshmallow represents Jesus.
• The Cinnamon-Sugar mixture represents the oils and spices that were rubbed on Jesus after his death and before he was placed in the tomb.
• Wrapping each side of the dough up and over the marshmallow represents the tomb where Jesus was buried.

Similar to direct-teach, I taught and modeled the parts and creation of making these bread rolls. Then, I helped my toddler make her Resurrection Roll, and we worked together to make the rest of them. She loved being involved in this process, and I hope your child or children do, too.

Allergy-Friendly

Sourdough Crescent Rolls are made using Sourdough Discard. Furthermore, Sourdough Discard helps break down the gluten within the dough. Typically, Sourdough products are easier for your body to digest because the fermented dough is broken down which reduces the gluten content. Therefore, Sourdough Discard is simply part of the starter that is removed prior to feeding it. In conclusion, Sourdough Discard helps break down the gluten in this bread recipe which makes them easier for your body to process.

In addition, Coconut Sugar is used in place of Granulated Sugar. According to Healthline, “Coconut Sugar is a “healthier” sugar because it retains quite a bit of nutrient found in the Coconut Palm” (where it is harvested from). Furthermore, it contains a fiber called inulin, which is known to slow glucose absorption which gives this sugar a lower glycemic index rating. Although Coconut Sugar isn’t necessarily considered an allergen food, this is a healthier sweetener option in these rolls.

Homemade Resurrection Rolls Ingredients

• A Batch of Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough (recipe below)
• Marshmallows
• Unsalted Butter, Melted
• Granulated or Coconut Sugar
• Ground Cinnamon

Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough

• Organic, All Purpose Flour, or Bread Flour
• Active Sourdough Starter
• Unsalted Butter
• Oat Milk
• Pink Salt
• Coconut Sugar
• Baking Soda

Making the Crescent Roll Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients for the Sourdough Crescent Roll dough.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 3-4 and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
3. Finally, turn off the mixer.

Combine the Ingredients

The Dough is Ready

Let the Dough Ferment

1. First, place the Crescent Roll dough into a Banneton or lightly-oiled bowl.
2. Next, cover it with a tea towel.
3. Finally, let it ferment (rise) in a warm spot for 4-6 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Rolling Out the Crescent Roll Dough

1. Once the Crescent Roll dough has risen, divide the dough into 3 pieces using a Bench Scraper.
2. Next, let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
3. Then, place a section of dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll it out into a circle shape about 1/4 – inch thick.
4. Next, cut the circle into 8 wedges.
5. Finally, repeat steps 3-4 until all of the dough has been sectioned off.

Divide the Dough and Let it Rest

Roll It Out Into a Circle Shape

Cut the Dough Into 8 Wedges

Preparing the Muffin Tin and Cinnamon Sugar Mixture

1. First, grease a Muffin Pan with butter and a light dusting of flour. Set it aside.
2. Next, melt the butter in a small bowl.
3. Finally, mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl to create the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture.

Building the Homemade Resurrection Rolls

1. First, take one of the wedges of Sourdough Crescent Roll dough and explain that the dough represents the tomb that they put Jesus into after his crucifixion.
2. Next, hold up a marshmallow and explain that the marshmallow represents Jesus.
3. Then, roll the marshmallow in the melted butter and then in the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture. Explain that the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture is the oils and spices that were rubbed on Jesus after his death before he was placed in the tomb.
4. Next, place the marshmallow onto the Sourdough Crescent Roll section (near the larger end).
5. Then, wrap each side of the dough up and over the marshmallow. Explain that the dough represents the tomb where Jesus was buried.
6. Next, roll the dough in your hands until the filling is covered and sealed.
7. Then, place the rolled dough into the greased Muffin Pan.
8. Finally, repeat steps 4-10 until all of the Sourdough Crescent Roll dough has been used.

The Wedges of the Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough

The Marshmallow and Cinnamon-Sugar Representation

Fold the Dough Over the Marshmallow and Roll it Into a Ball

Place Into a Greased Muffin Pan

Baking the Homemade Resurrection Rolls

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Next, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter.
3. Then, bake the rolls in the oven for 15-25 minutes.
4. Once the Homemade Resurrection Rolls have baked, allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
5. Next, cut the “tomb” (rolls) down the middle. Explain that on the third day (why we celebrate Easter), when the people went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, the tomb was empty. Jesus rose from the dead.
6. Finally, look in the center of the rolls and see that the marshmallow has melted. This symbolizes Jesus’ resurrection. Enjoy the rolls and the memories you created with your child or children in the kitchen, today.

The Resurrection Rolls are Ready

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Homemade Resurrection Rolls

Yield: 12 Rolls

Prep Time: 4 hours

Cook Time: 15 minutes

Total Time: 4 hours 15 minutes

Homemade Resurrection Rolls are also referred to as Easter Resurrection Rolls or Empty Tomb Rolls. These homemade rolls are perfect for Easter Sunday lunch or dinner and are a creative way to teach kids the Story of Easter. Furthermore, these rolls are baked in a muffin tin and are a great recipe to involve your child or children in. Homemade Resurrection Rolls are the perfect side dish for Easter (or any day), a creative activity, or a way to make a sweet memory in the kitchen with your kids.

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Ingredients

Resurrection Rolls

• 1 Batch of Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough (recipe below)
• Bag of Mini or Large Marshmallows
• 1/2 c. Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 3/4 c. Granulated or Coconut Sugar
• 2 tbsp. Ground Cinnamon

Sourdough Crescent Roll Dough

• 4 1/2 - 5 c. Organic, All Purpose Flour, or Bread Flour
• 1 c. + 1 tbsp. Active Sourdough Starter
• 4 tbsp. Unsalted Butter, Melted
• 1 1/2 c, Oat Milk
• 2 tsp. Pink Salt
• 1/4 c. Coconut Sugar
• 1/2 tsp. Baking Soda

Instructions

Making the Crescent Roll Dough

1. First, in a Bosch Universal Mixer, combine all of the ingredients for the Sourdough Crescent Roll dough.
2. Next, turn the mixer on to speed 3-4 and mix until the dough begins to pull away from the side of the bowl.
3. Finally, turn off the mixer.

Let the Dough Ferment (Rise)

1. First, place the Crescent Roll dough into a Banneton or lightly-oiled bowl.
2. Next, cover it with a tea towel.
3. Finally, let it ferment (rise) in a warm spot for 4-6 hours or until it has doubled in size.

Rolling Out the Crescent Roll Dough

1. Once the Crescent Roll dough has risen, divide the dough into 3 pieces using a Bench Scraper.
2. Next, let the dough rest for 10 minutes.
3. Then, place a section of dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll it out into a circle shape about 1/4 - inch thick.
4. Next, cut the circle into 8 wedges.
5. Finally, repeat steps 3-4 until all of the dough has been sectioned off.

Preparing the Muffin Tin and Cinnamon-Sugar Mixture

1. First, grease a Muffin Pan with butter and a light dusting of flour. Set it aside.
2. Next, melt the butter in a small bowl.
3. Finally, mix together the cinnamon and sugar in a separate bowl to create the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture.

Building the Homemade Resurrection Rolls

1. First, take one of the wedges of Sourdough Crescent Roll dough and explain that the dough represents the tomb that they put Jesus into after his crucifixion.
2. Next, hold up a marshmallow and explain that the marshmallow represents Jesus.
3. Then, roll the marshmallow in the melted butter and then in the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture. Explain that the Cinnamon-Sugar mixture is the oils and spices that were rubbed on Jesus after his death before he was placed in the tomb.
4. Next, place the marshmallow onto the Sourdough Crescent Roll section (near the larger end).
5. Then, wrap each side of the dough up and over the marshmallow. Explain that the dough represents the tomb where Jesus was buried.
6. Next, roll the dough in your hands until the filling is covered and sealed.
7. Then, place the rolled dough into the greased Muffin Pan.
8. Finally, repeat steps 4-10 until all of the Sourdough Crescent Roll dough has been used.

Baking the Resurrection Rolls

1. First, preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
2. Next, brush the tops of the rolls with melted butter.
3. Then, bake the rolls in the oven for 15-25 minutes.
4. Once the Homemade Resurrection Rolls have baked, allow them to cool on a wire rack for about 10 minutes.
5. Next, cut the "tomb" (rolls) down the middle. Explain that on the third day (why we celebrate Easter), when the people went to the tomb where Jesus was buried, the tomb was empty. Jesus rose from the dead.
6. Finally, look in the center of the rolls and see that the marshmallow has melted. This symbolizes Jesus' resurrection. Enjoy the rolls and the memories you created with your child or children in the kitchen, today.

Notes

If you do not have time to make homemade Sourdough Crescent Rolls, you can use store-bought rolls, instead.