One of the main advantages of blogging is that one comes across a recipe that's been tested by someone who's food and tastes you admire.
We've all tried out recipes from a newspaper clipping or a food show but the best ones seem to come from friends, relatives, mother, aunts and the alike. Friends from the blogging world are an extension of this food sharing ritual.
I think I have about 200 blogs loaded into my Reader. About a month ago I was excited to see a Cinnamon Roll recipe that looked fabulous, sounded easy to make and a recipe that would keep more of my money in my wallet.
Here in Toronto, we have a franchise that sells Cinnamon Rolls in shopping malls and at some subway stations. The aroma of cinnamon seduces me each and every time. I fork out $5 each time I smell these Cinnamon Rolls.
Thanks to Nicole of Art & Aioli, I can now enjoy my own Cinnamon Rolls in the comfort of my own home. Nicole tried Molly Wizenberg's recipe, which appeared in Bon Appetit.
I can say, unequivocally, these Cinnamon Rolls kick some serious donkey. I've linked you to the original recipe but the only variances I've made is to halve the the recipe for the glaze, I allowed the rolls to rise overnight and I pushed the Cinnamon Rolls up from underneath for a nicer presentation. Otherwise...have fun with these Cinnamon Rolls and watch even the soundest of sleepers wake-up earlier than they are used to...from the seductive aroma of cinnamon.
Saturday, May 17, 2008
Cinnamon Rolls
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Peter, is there anything you can't do? Those look lucious.
I have just arrived from who knows where...
delicious, fantastic, yummy....these rolls are the best ones I have ever seen !!!
I'll drop by very soon, to keep on reading everything you wrote up to now.
Regards from Spain
Peter, I have to declare that these cinnamon rolls look AWESOME! In fact, let me know if you are welcoming guests today so I can come by for a coffee and a one of these...
I would get up early for these cinnamon rolls. I can imagine the wonderful cinnamon fragrance throughout the house...better yet I want these served to me in bed.... handmade by my daughter:D
So, now you're a baker too? Peter, you're a true Renaissance man!
Those cinnamon rolls kick some serious butt! They're one of my favorite things. I actually named my blog after some particularly sticky, gooey, creamy, chewy ones I saw on the Food Network. ;)
Look at you baking My Man! Those cinnamon rolls look so damn good. You need to join the Daring Bakers!
Cinnamon rolls are my weakness and these look to.die.for. Mmmm.
Those Cinnamon Rolls look great!! I really like the idea of adding raisins to the Cinnamon Rolls. I will have to try it next time.
The one thing I wish boulangeries sold in France!!! Argh! I prefer cinnamon rolls a 100 times more then a pain aux raisins...
I keep telling myself I should make some, but I'm always focused on something else. Wish I could pull one straight out of your photo- they look DELICIOUS!!!
Oooh YUM! They look delish. Like Sylvie said - Is there ANYTHING you can't do?!
Stunning pictures, Peter. I think I'm going to have to try this recipe next weekend. They look too wonderful to pass up!
Are you referring to "saint Cinnabon"?...I believe those are a chain in Canada/US...yes their aroma is tantalising, however nothing beats the "kanela" aroma wafting through your own home...scrumptious rolls Peter.
Those are NOT cinnamon rolls...They are way beyond that..They are Cinnamon STACKS! LOL! And
they look fantastic. Great job!
Peter, you have to bake more often! These look amazing and I wish I had a few for my breakfast tomorrow!
Kick some serious donkey?
hahaha
No doubt!
So does this mean you'll be setting up in the subway and selling for $5.50?
They do look pretty darned amazing...I can't even go there - just the smell of cinnamon and I start levitating.
I did it folks! I went over and tried one of these delicious rolls and spent the afternoon with Peter and his mother, Chrissanthi, and it was a great time! I want to thank Peter and his mother for welcoming me into their home and showing me some of the legendary Macedonian hospitality!!! I look forward to reciprocating in kind.
Hey - leave the donkey out of it! And could you send some of those over here? - they'd go very nicely with the coffee I'm planning to have shortly...
Hi Peter, as I did my own cinnamon rolls last week (in the way I like - as I do not like so much the mixing of too many different ingredients - e.g. I wouldn't use the glaze - it is so "american" style the glaze on doughnuts, cinnamon rolls - I appreciate the simplier tastes)... check out on my blog...
But I am sure you enjoyed yours as they look just perfect.
*crying* Do you see what you've done, Peter? You've made me cry. Now pass me a tissue, and one of those rolls!!! ;) :)
Oh wow, these look great! One for me for breakfast please.
Wow! Great looking cinnamon rolls! It's been so long since I made these, you're photo's have inspired me to get baking! Cheers!
Hi Pete,
Sorry it's been like a 'century' since my last visit. I totally agree that's it's best to try out all those true and tested recipes out there. Your rolls looks seriously wonderful and wow, $5 for a roll!
Pix
I am sitting here with my coffee reading your wonderful blog. These wonderful rolls have me salivating.
Wow! I am drooling. Literally. It isn't pretty.
I really love these cinnamon rolls are spectaculars Peter!!! xxGloria
Sylvie, baking does not come easy, for me at least. I used the wrong measuring cup 2/3 instead of 1/2 and this recipe was saved only because of my mom's expertise with dough. I was ready to dump the dough and start over.
Pilar, thank you for visiting from Espana and welcome!
Sam, you tasted the goods...not bad eh?
Val, conveniently send your daughter this recipe (hint-hint).
Sticky, Renaissance Man? I've been called many things by women but never this! lol
Glam, baby steps..baby steps.
Ben, I think I'm just 8 hrs. away...get drivin!
Elly, bake'em for your hubby...he'll be puddy in your hand for a good while!lol
Kevin, you're more than capable of making these.
Marianna, now you have the means to make your own..remarkably easy recipe. Also, I wish I could give you one too!
Jan, I still can't say "Toy-boat" quickly ten times! lol
Jen, you'll be well- rewarded.
Pete...that's them! They make a killing. That cinnamon aroma gets me and thousands of others each time!
Marye, lol...they are a wonderful treat to wake up to.
Aimee, It's one of my goals to bake more this year...I'm tryin' mademoiselle!
Lori Lynn, you betcha!
Giz, I'd have to undercut the competition...$4.99!
Sam, again thanks for dropping by. It was a pleasure to have you over and get to know you on a more personal level.
Forkful...I like donkeys..especially the drunken Burro in Old Havana...he drinks a case of beer on command!
Janulka, I disagree with you, it's this American style of Cinnamon rolls that I think are superior. We all have different tastes.
LOL @ Nikki....hun you know I'd have invited you over if we lived nearby.
Cake, one cinnamon roll to OZ, PDQ!
'Chase, thanks for visiting and yes...these are worthy baking delights!
Pixie, it's okay...it seems you have some things pre-occupying you in your life...in time. Thanks for dropping by....your presence is missed.
Parker, thanks...try them out, easy recipe...even I made them.
LOL at Antonia...drooling ain't so droll is it?
Gloria, they are delicious and sadly all gone. ;(
Peter those look so good. I used to work in the same office of those cinnamon people when they were first starting out. They tested stuff in there all the time. Lucky for me I love cinnamon rolls. This recipe looks great!
Good LORD. Okay, that does it. Next time we get a heat wave, I'm just say gonna say "F*** your carbon dioxide footprint!" and kick up the AC to Arctic so I can do some baking without passing out. You should not be the only one eating those!!
I imagine picking on one of these buns, starting with the raisins and then slowly work my way down to the sticky bits, with coffee of course.
I have been dying to make those rolls ever since the magazine arrived at my house. Now that I have seen these beauties you've baked, Pete, I'm even more anxious to make them too!
I love the smell of these rolls! I have never tried them, for some reason I am intimidated:) But I should give it a try, now that I am encouraged by your post:)Your cinnamon rolls look great!
How come you are not still married? Are Canadian girls out of their minds? You even bake wonderfully!!!! I can smell the cinnamon rolls from here ;-)
Peter, my husband would sell his soul for a bite of these! I'm using this recipe for him this weekend.... he loves these!
Hey! Thanks for the nice mention and link, Peter. Your cinnamon rolls look much prettier than mine did.
Now I am hungry for them again!!! Long weekend coming up... May have to go for it.
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