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patsrockmybosox in cooking

Cinnamon Buns

Mar 06, 2013 20:14

My boyfriend and I have a guilty pleasure: cinnamon buns. Alas, over the last 8 years, cinnamon buns haven't quite reciprocated the love. More times than not, our "let's have cinnamon buns!" turns into "well that was disappointing". Usually, it's because they get burned, even when we follow the instructions on the Pillsbury tube TO.THE.LETTER. ( Read more... )

meal: dessert, leavening: yeast, herbs and spices: cinnamon, method: baking, meal: breakfast

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absinthe_sugar March 8 2013, 09:19:22 UTC

These look amazing, I would really like to make them. How could I do the first few steps if I don't have a stand mixer? Just with a wooden spoon? (Sorry if that's a really silly question...)

patsrockmybosox March 8 2013, 13:02:55 UTC

Making dough by hand is easy! More time consuming than a mixer, but still easy. Yes, just use the biggest mixing bowl you have and a wooden spoon. Once the dough starts to get really thick, you'll want to start kneading it by hand. For me, that's usually around cup 3 or 4. To make it easier, put each cup of flour in its own bowl (I use cereal bowls). That way, when your hands are sticky and covered with dough, your flour is already pre-measured and you won't make a big mess. I talk about it a little more in my blog if you want to check it out.