Founded in 1869, Pillsbury is an American food product brand whose products range from frozen rolls, snack foods, cake mixes, pizza crust, pie crust, frozen biscuits, and cookie dough to breakfast foods.
If you’re used to nylon-wrapped or paper-wrapped food products, navigating a Pillsbury can may be confusing.
However, we have just what you need.
Opening a Pillsbury can should not be a problem. It is easy when you know the best hacks.
In this article, we carefully review different ways you can open a Pillsbury can without stress.
How to Open a Pillsbury Can
Many people think Pillsbury cans are easy to open, but it is not the same for everyone.
We know how it can be hard to open canned food sometimes, and we want to make that process easier for you.
See some easy-to-use how-to guides:
How to open a Pillsbury cookie dough can
Unwrap the outer label and apply pressure to the seam with something solid, like a spoon. The can will open without you having to stress.
If you find this stressful, we have some good news.
Smaller Pillsbury canned dough products often come in self-opening cans that pop open on their own. The bad news is that Pillsbury does not produce those anymore (you may still come across them).
How to open a Pillsbury cinnamon roll can
Peel the label off and press a strong spoon on the seal until it pops open.
The pressure might be startling, so expect some sound when the seal eventually pops.
How to open a Pillsbury biscuit can
Guide 1: Strip off the label and press a strong spoon on the perforated seal till it pops
Guide 2: Hold either end of the can and gently twist the can till it pops.
If you use guide 2, we recommend placing a plate beneath to collect the biscuits in case they drop.
How to open a can of Pillsbury crescent rolls
Remove the label by peeling it off. Start with the part that has a little metal piece. It should pop open on its own.
If the can doesn’t open on its own, you can apply some pressure on the seal with a spoon.
How to open a can of Pillsbury pizza crust
Peel off the label of the can and use a strong spoon to put pressure on the seal till the seal opens up.
Here is a video to wrap it up.
How to make Pillsbury Crescent Rolls better
Pillsbury crescent rolls are delicious, but they can always be better. All you need to do is make some additions, and you’re good to go. Here are five ways to make Pillsbury crescent rolls better:
Give the dough a new shape
Not many know this, but you can use Pillsbury crescent rolls dough to make other types of pastry. Here’s how:
- Take the dough out of its packaging and unroll it.
- Press the precut lines in the dough, and use it to make any other pastry of your choice.
Make it meaty
Adding some meat to your Pillsbury crescent rolls will make them even more delicious than they already are.
Roll some bacon or sausage with cheese into the dough and bake (see the recipe below).
Make mini versions
There’s no better way to make food more exciting than to make them in bite sizes. So we are sure you will enjoy fun-sized Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Ensure your oven is cooking It correctly
Ovens are not identical in every way, and of course, this affects the way they cook food. This is why it is essential to keep an eye on your oven while it cooks your Pillsbury crescent rolls.
When baking Pillsbury crescent rolls, the ultimate goal is to cook the rolls until they are golden brown.
So if it takes a few extra minutes for yours to bake until golden brown, that’s fine; ensure to keep an eye on it. You may not need to follow the recipe 100%.
Spice up the flavor
Plain Pillsbury crescent rolls can be boring, but you can improve the flavor by combining melted butter, garlic powder, and herbs with cheese toppings. This will take your crescent rolls to a new aromatic level.
How long does It take to bake Pillsbury crescent rolls
It takes between 11 and 15 minutes to bake Pillsbury crescent rolls at 350-375 degrees Fahrenheit.
How do you Make Pillsbury Crescent Rolls?
Pillsbury crescent tolls are tasty when plain, but we prefer recipes that give them some flavor. So we’ve done you the honor of handpicking the best recipes for your Pillsbury crescent rolls.
Here are four delicious Pillsbury crescent roll recipes for you:
Pillsbury crescent dogs Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 8 hot dogs
- ¾ oz. per slice of four slices of American cheese (must be further cut into 6 pieces)
- 1 can of 8 oz. refrigerated Pillsbury crescent rolls
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Cut the hotdogs into two halves but not all the way through, and put three slices of cheese into each hotdog slit.
- Separate the dough and shape it into triangles. Roll each dough triangle around each hotdog, placing each on an ungreased cookie sheet with the cheese-stuffed part facing up.
- Place in the oven and bake for 12-15 minutes or until they are golden brown.
Cheesecake crescent rolls Recipe
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 45 minutes
Total cook time: 1 hour
Servings: 12
Ingredients:
- 2 cans of Pillsbury Crescent Rolls
- 1 cup of sugar
- ¼ cup of melted butter
- 2 tablespoons of sugar
- 1 tablespoon of cinnamon
- 1½ teaspoons of vanilla,
- Two 8-ounce packages of softened cream cheese
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Unroll and spread one of the cans of the crescent rolls on the bottom of a 9 by13 inches baking dish.
- Add softened cream cheese to one cup of sugar, and then vanilla — layer this mix over the crescent rolls in the baking dish.
- Unroll and spread the other can of crescent rolls over the cream cheese and melted butter over the crescent rolls.
- Sprinkle cinnamon and sugar and bake for 20-30 minutes. Bake until slightly brown. Drizzle with honey and cool before serving.
Ham and cheese crescent roll-ups Recipe
Prep time: 10 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Total cooking time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 can of 8 oz. Pillsbury crescent rolls (refrigerated)
- 8 thin slices of ham (cooked)
- 4 thin slices of cheddar cheese (4 oz.), each cut into four slices
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Divide dough into eight triangles and position one piece of ham on each triangle. Next, put two slices of cheese into each center of the ham.
- Fold all the edges of the ham to fit the triangle’s shape.
- Roll up each crescent roll, making sure you stop at the tip of each triangle. Then, place the crescent rolls on an ungreased cookie sheet with their tips facing down.
- Bake for 15 to 19 minutes or until they are golden brown. Then serve.
Chocolate-Filled crescent Recipe
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 20 minutes
Total cook time: 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients:
- 1 can of refrigerated Pillsbury crescent rolls
- ½ cup of mini chocolate chips
- Powdered sugar (optional)
Preparation
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Divide the dough into eight triangles. Put a tablespoon of chocolate chips on the larger end of each triangle.
- Roll up each triangle. Start at the shorter side up to the opposite point. Then, position each rolled piece on a greased cookie sheet.
- Bake for 15 to 20 minutes or until they are golden brown. Top with powdered sugar and serve.
How do you Open Canned Bread?
If you need emergency bread that will stay long enough in your long-term food storage without spoiling, canned bread is your guy. Canned bread can last for up to two years in a pantry if unopened.
Here’s how to open canned bread with ease:
- Remove the top and the bottom of the can with a can opener.
- Push out your ready-to-eat loaf and enjoy or heat it if you want to.
How to Open a Biscuit Can without It Popping
Using a can opener, open the top part of the can. Place your biscuits in a safe place like a plate. If not, they may fall to the floor.
OR
Peel off the label and pop open the seal with an iron spoon. If you do not have an iron spoon around you, gently hit the seal on the counter so it can pop open.
