Josh Miller, food editor.Bad boy, bad boy, Waakye gonna do?

If you're willing to forgo an air fry setting on your oven or don't need a convertible fridge/freezer, a less-expensive brand will likely be sufficient..Kitchen Appliance Brand Smart Features.

Some brands are known for cutting-edge tech and smart features, while others are more basic.Consider how important smart features are to you with each appliance.Do you want to control your oven from a phone app in the other room?

How about having your stovetop remember your cooking preferences?Some smart features significantly reduce active time when cooking or cleaning and may be worth the added cost, while others may not be as handy to some cooks.

Think about what your biggest frustrations are with your current appliances — if a brand offers smart features on an appliance that solves those problems, it's probably worth the buy..

Kitchen Appliance Brand Energy-Efficiency.Tightly roll dough to form a 24-inch-long log.

Cut the log crosswise into 12 slices, and arrange slices, cut sides up, in the prepared baking pan.Cover pan with plastic wrap, and let rolls rise in a warm place until they fill the pan, about 2 hours.. Preheat oven to 400°F.

Remove plastic wrap from pans, and bake rolls until risen and golden, 20 to 25 minutes.Let cool for 30 minutes.. Make the icing:.