Last Monday, I tried something that I've never done before. I made bread from scratch. Specifically, I made cinnamon rolls from scratch. I have a mental list of things that I want to be able to Master in my kitchen. When I came across a recipe by Suzanne Beecher a month ago I decided I might as well jump in and see what I could manage. (Not to mention the fact that she describes this recipe, from her Home Economics Class, as easy. She also said it has never failed her.) After dinner, I gathered my ingredients and put the Braves on for AG to watch while Andy was at his Men's Group. They turned out fabulous! I didn't have huge expectations because I didn't want to be disappointed. I was amazed. Light, flaky, and perfectly sweet. To quote my grandfather, "They'll make you slap your grandma right out of the saddle!" Several of my college girls came over just to taste test for me and we decided our next family dinner will showcase said rolls.
From a cooking perspective I loved how easy they were to make and prep. I was in and out of my kitchen in under an hour and a half with three pans of rolls ready to be baked when I wanted. Not bad. I'm sure I can shave some time off that once I don't have to read the recipe every few minutes. For a first run I couldn't be more pleased. These will be making the rounds this holiday season for sure. The recipe can be found in Suzanne's book, Muffins and Mayhem, on page 44.
So here are some pictures chronicling how I earned my Domestic Goddess Girl Scout Badge:
Dough mixed. Kneaded in my Kitchen Aid. And left to rise for 20 minutes. Punched down. Flattened. And rolled out.
Melted butter brushed across the top and sprinkled with the cinnamon and sugar mixture.
Rolled up. Cut. And in a greased pan ready to chill in the fridge.
Rolls fresh from the oven the next morning ready for icing.
Good enough to eat and slap your grandmother.
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