Cinnamon Roll Loaves

This Dominique Ansel Creation Puts a Spin on Baked Cinnamon Rolls

Even after inventing the Cronut, Dominique Ansel is far from being fresh out of ideas—his latest creation is a baked cinnamon roll treat with a twist.

The Spun Cinnamon Roll is prepared from making the bun out of dough that's been rolled as if it were on a spool, which creates the many flaky layers of the pastry. The cinnamon roll treat is twice-baked, first after being soaked in a spiced custard, and a second time before being topped with a flavorful apple jack frosting. The result is a small loaf that looks like it has the texture and lightness of a croissant, with the flavor that can be packed into a sweetly baked cinnamon roll.

Rather than being a hybrid of two beloved treats, this one simply reinvents a breakfast classic by applying creative thinking to the way cinnamon rolls are usually prepared.

Spooled Dough
Innovation opportunity lies in experimenting with rolled dough to create new pastry textures.
Twice-baked Treats
There is a potential to make all kinds of pastries that are baked not once but twice to give them unique flavor and texture.
Creative Reinventions
There is a scope of reinventing classic foods by applying creative thinking to their preparation and presentation.

Sectors Adopting This

Bakery
Bakeries can experiment with different dough rolling techniques and ingredients to create new and exciting pastries for customers.
Food Service
Restaurants can add unique twists to classic menu items to attract customers looking for new and innovative ways to enjoy their favorite foods.
Food Retail
Supermarkets and food retailers can offer innovative bakery products and pre-made meals using creative reinventions of classic dishes to stand out from the competition.
SCORE
1.2 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America
GENERATION
  • Gen Alpha
  • Gen X
  • Gen Z (primary audience)
  • Millennial (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 9%
Activity 20%
Freshness 8%

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