Some of you may have seen this post of Coleen’s or perhaps this post of Katy’s. No? Maybe this one of Katy’s? Well, a couple of weeks ago in a comment on Katy’s Mall Style Cinnamon Rolls I mentioned to her that I was a scaredy cat when it came to yeast and that my poor children were cinnamon roll deprived. Worse than deprived, I made them Pillsbury’s refrigerated canned ones! Sadly my children have really come to like them. I guess, figuring that was as good as it was going to get. (Yes, Monica that would TOTALLY stink if I learned to make cinnamon rolls and the kids preferred that canned stuff!) After reading my comment Katy took pity on the kids, er me and decided to help me conquer my fear of yeast. She promptly sent an email telling me of her intentions and later emailed again to say that she “talked” to Coleen and they both agreed to help get me past my yeast fears!
Both of these lovely and generous bloggers have gone beyond the call of duty. They have each taken the time to post easy and doable recipes for me (AND YOU!). These recipes include tons of photos and clear directions. Coleen has gone so far as to issue us a challenge to get off our butts, conquer our fear of yeast and get to baking with it! She knew what she was doing, not one to let a direct challenge like that pass I got to baking her Fool-Proof Butterhorns.
For the recipe and some step by step photos click here to see Coleen’s post. Don’t forget to check out Katy’s two yeast friendly recipes!
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57 comments:
Hi Ingrid, Oh My !...Those Buns are just supercalifragilisticexpialidocious !
They really are so PRETTY and DIVINE looking!
Just curious...what was your boy's thoughts on this ? You knocked their socks off...did'nt you ? ( btw I just love your style of writing, I was smiling the whole time) : )
Yay for conquering yeast!! I'm slowly getting there myself, I make pizza dough all the time now but definitely want to try making cinnamon rolls too! Yours look addicting!
Congrats - you've taken the plunge! Its easy to get hooked on making yeast breads. When I make cinnamon rolls after I shape them, I let them rise in the refrigerator overnight and I bake them in the morning. It's great to wake up to the smell of fresh rolls.
Mimi
Congrats! They look delicious.
Way to go Ingrid!! Beautiful job.
Oh my dear, I am so very pleased and proud of you! Your rolls look sensational and delicious!! Well shaped and with that glaze, totally irresistible. I bet your family's smiles and aaah's were many!
You have put a big smile on my crabby old face.
OMG, these are the Butterhorns you were making when we were on the phone! They look AWESOME, but I still need to make the Oreo rice krispy treats! That said, I went to the game last night!!! It was AMAZING!!! However, I'm going to get so sick again..I was soaked and frozen! My voice is going too..UGH. However, nothing one of your yummy baked treats wouldn't cure.
OMG...so much adrenelin from the game, I have yet to sleep..LOL
Ingrid, you did an amazing job! Those butterhorns look perfect.
They look wonderful, Ingrid! What have the kids had to say? I bet they loved 'em.
I'm still scared of yeast. Maybe you can hold my hand while I learn, eh?
see? nothing to be afraid of. your results look pretty darn incredible to me, and i want you to perfect the cinnamon roll next. i don't mind the canned ones on rare occasions, but homemade is INFINITELY better. nice work!
they look delicious and I will tell you, having made them a long time ago, my kids DO prefer the canned :( oh well! Maybe one day I'll get the gumption back to try the homemade variety! Those Grands will have to do for now, though!
Congratulations Ingrid! I need to follow in your footsteps! Those butterhorns look wonderful. I did make a yeast coffee cake recently but then didn't make anything with yeast again so now I am all nervous about trying a yeast recipe again!!! I need to do this a few times so I get used to it. You go girl!!!!
Ingrid, these ar so gorgeous and a must try. I love the pics...I am bookmarking these right now!!!!
I too am afraid of yeast, and the funny thing is, my husband is not! He makes pizza dough and yeast rolls with no fear at all! I do need to learn to make cinnamon rolls because they are really my favorite treat :-)
Okay you have inspired me!!!
ow fabulous ingrid, they look wonderful!
I love working with yeast! Very well done! Those buns look delicious!
Cheers,
Rosa
Congrats! Those look really yumyum!!
these would be perfect for Christmas morning breakfast!
(yes I plan way too far in advance haha)
-Mini Baker
These look excellent! So big and puffy and yummy! I saw the post on cinnamon rolls - I can't wait to make them.
Nice buns! Good thing you have Katy as a cheerleader.
Ingrid I am so proud of you! However I am not surprised at all. I really feel you underestimate yourself.
BTW- did you watch the Yankees last night? Un_ _ _ _ believable. Nah, nah, nah, nah, nah!
Hey there Ingrid,
These are beautiful. I want a silpat!!!!
I hope you had a wonderful weekend with the kiddos.
I would still like to try to get together before I move to Gainesville. Do you have a crazy schedule?
Oh yeah! I have a giveaway going on....Heads up!
Talk to you soon!!!
Oh my gosh - I completely share your fear of yeast! Although I have been reading on other posts about the bread in five minutes and actually bought some packets of yeasts but they are sitting in my pantry. Your rolls look delicious so I may just have to try and face my fear!
Beautiful, absolutely beautiful. Bet they were wonderful too. You can do anything you put your mind to! Colleen and Katy are amazing ladies and generous too. I'm going to try the butterhorns!!
Oh wow. These look fabulous. Cinnamon buns are a real weakness of mine!
OK I dont know what you were so nervous about! These turned out great! I actually have been wanting to try something like this too...maybe I can now!
So nice of the bloggers to help out along the way!
beeeautiful! you're inspiring me to try more yeast recipes too, they freak me out!
You rule all things yeast now! WTG...looks amazing :)
First off - I'm drooling over these pics right now. With regards to yeast, I was super scared too. I'm glad you conquered your fear.
Nicely done Ingrid. Love the way you never follow directions, even when scared. Seriously, you did a fantastic job, they look scrumptious. Ive been following along the yeast series also, hoping to try soon.
And here I was just drooling over cinnamon rolls!! Thanks so much! I'll e-mail tonight!
Great job! Your butterhorns look delicious and perfect! I wish I could share- know what you mean about yeast- but I'm not afraid anymore- just can't always find the time.
Oh, Wow! Amazing! I love the idea of almonds on the top!
Breakfast tomorrow...your place! ;)
Nice work here! What a fantastic treat!
A round of applause for you! Way to face the yeast fear with success! I love cinnamon rolls. They are my favorite treat to bake, but I must admit that I also have a very soft spot in my heart for Pillsbury tube cinnamon rolls. My mother served those and only those cinnamon rolls. Don't be ashamed!
Wowowow! Butter horns!?! OH MY! :D
You did it! It looks very successful and delicious- you did your kids proud!
I LOVE homemade cinnamon rolls, but I've never made them, either.
With the exception of your chocolate phobia I'm beginning to think we were separated at birth!
Ok, seriously, I want one right now! These look so good! Congrats on conquering your fear of yeast!!
You did a great job. Now I want horns! That first picture sold me before I even read a word!
great job!!! yeast is so great once you "rise" to the challenge :)
as for the sweet potato biscuits, you can sub pumpkin but you have to make a minor adjustment - click on the recipe tips link at the bottom of my post and you'll see the answer in the P&Q
I am so intimidated by yeast too. Your rolls look DIVINE!
Those look so yummy. Wish I had one right now. Good luck with future yeast projects.
Looks really delicious ... nicely done :)
Laila .. http://lailablogs.com/
Oh yum! I must also conquer my fear of yeast!
I made German cinnamon rolls once, they were so delicious. I so prefer home-made rolls over store-bought once now! Yours look delicious! I like that you added almonds on top.
Yum. These look so good. You have outdone yourself. I hope your kids enjoy the treat :)
My goodness! These rolls look delicious! I need to follow some of those tips, because I definitely have bread issues.
Ingrid-yay for you!! Your rolls look delicious!!
Congratulations! It looks like it was very well done. I'm sure that your kids wouldn't choose the one from the can over your home-made cinnamon rolls. Thank you for this very enticing post!
That's so funny. I fear yeast too. I use it sometimes but usually pass up recipes with it- but it brings a totally different flavor and dimension so I'm glad you took the first step!!!
I fear yeast a little, too, but have worked with it a little bit. I need a lot more practice, though. Looks like you are on the right track with those beautiful rolls.
Ha! I'm so glad they ganged up on you. Yeast is FUN, not scary :)... although I think most of us could use a bit more practice working with it. So, your story is inspiring.
And, if that's not motivation enough, those sweet rolls look fantastic.
Wow!! This looks absolutely delicious! Gorgeous!
how sweet! I'm going ot save those, because i need to conquer my yeast-aphobia too!!!
Congrats on overcoming your fear and making those cinnamon rolls! And don't you worry, Ingrid - no one is deprived of anything when it comes to your kitchen and the amazing htings you make day in and day out!!!
I've seen Katy and Coleen's post and boy do all these rolls make me wish I had one here!
I don't know how I missed this post! But I'm so proud of you- YOU DID IT! And they look perfect!
I want that last one so badly. How did you and the kids like them?
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