On Friday Meryn's class was having a party in the morning and I offered to bring in freshly baked cinnamon buns, a family favourite. I grew up on my grandmother's and knew that it was something that I had to master in my repertoire when we got married. They are good.
The first thing that hits anyone in the vicinity is the smell. Is there anything better than warm butter, sugar and cinnamon? I think not. It wafts with unbelievable deliciousness.
As I walked by the school guards, I saw their noses twitch. And as I walked down the hallway an elementary school teacher called with a grin, "You'll want to be careful bringing those in here . . . " Going into the classroom people turned around when I walked in. They make an entrance. Meryn looked at me and smiled from ear to ear. It makes my heart melt.
As the party progressed the platter dwindled quickly. One mother stood eating and between mouthfuls said, "Do you sell these? Seriously . . . I want to buy them. You need to sell these."
Half an hour later I found myself walking out of the school swinging my empty plate. As I walked by the guard he gave me a look that said 'aww shucks' and I shrugged. No cigar.
Every time I make cinnamon buns for an event people think I'm a baking genius and that we live in the land of the sugar plum fairies. They don't realize just how easy they are (provided you have a bread maker). Here is the recipe I've been making for years. Happy baking! ✿ Micheline
Cinnamon Buns
1
egg, plus water to equal ¾ cup
½
cup milk
1/3
cup butter
1
t salt
3
2/3 cup bread flour
½
cup sugar
1 package active dry yeast
Melted
butter
Brown
Sugar
Cinnamon
Place
the dough ingredients in the bread pan of a bread maker, in the order listed. Set on the DOUGH setting and press
start. When the cycle is finished,
remove the dough. Punch down the
dough. On a lightly floured surface,
roll dough into a rectangle. Brush
with melted butter. Liberally
sprinkle brown sugar and cinnamon over the top. Roll up the dough tightly – jelly roll style. Pinch the sides to seal. Cut into 12 equal pieces. Place into a baking pan. Cover; let rise in a warm place until
doubled. Bake for 30 minutes at
350. Enjoy with coffee or hot chocolate!
