Cinnamon Bun Taste Test - condo Cooking

I was asked if there is a video of a taste test. Here is one I made in March 2013.

A portion of this batch was baked in a metal pan, so it would be crispier. That's the preference of the tester.

More Cold Weather Cooking - Cinnamon Buns Part 4 & 5

This is part 4 and 5 of my multi-part video on making cinnamon buns.
Part one was making the yeast sponge. Part 2 was about the ingredients and making the dough. Part 3 was about additional preparations.

Part 4 the dough has risen and I begin working the dough. Part 5 is creating a dough roll, cutting it into buns, baking and then adding a lemon glaze. There is a also a brief discussion about the significance of yeast and the impact of various rise times.

The original videos were filmed on December 24, 2013. This has been but one on my very long task agenda. I estimate that if I took on no additional duties responsibilities or tasks it would take me about 60 days to clear my task agenda.

That won't happen.

More Cold Weather Cooking - Cinnamon Buns Part 3

This is part 3 of my multi-part video on making cinnamon buns.
Part one was making the yeast sponge. Part 2 was about the ingredients and making the dough.

Part 3 is about the background work including grinding cinnamon, melting butter and preparing the lemon for the glaze while the dough rises.

Yes, there are some spelling errors. For example, drixxled is really drizzled. Deal with it!

More Cold Weather Cooking - Cinnamon Buns Part 2

This is part 2 of my multi-part video on making cinnamon buns.
Part one was making the yeast sponge. This part is about the ingredients and making the dough.

More Cold Weather Cooking - Cinnamon Buns - Part 1

A version of the above photo was in the Chicago Tribune a few years ago.

With the arrival of Fall on September 23, the outdoor cooking season is growing to a close. We can continue to BBQ for a while longer and I'll post two different styles of gas BBQs I use.

With the arrival of cooler weather it is time to think about baking. G beat me to the punch this year and made apple pie with fresh Cortland and Honey Crisp apples from Michigan.

When it does finally drop below 40F that will be the signal to begin serious baking.

One of my favorites is home made cinnamon buns. This is the first in a series of videos on making cinnamon buns. I've used a variety of recipes, but my preference has been adapted from a 1967 edition of the Joy of Cooking, which I own. I've experimented over the years and made modifications. I now have a recipe which is consistently delicious, isn't overly "yeasty" and can be tweaked to be lighter, reduce calories and add nuts, etc. However, my basic recipe has some lemon rind in the dough with raisins and a small amount of candied fruit. It is allowed to rise several times and by altering the time will be lighter and fluffier. I also modify the amount of butter,etc. but most people prefer the real McCoy,

Part one is making the yeast sponge.