Have you always wanted to try those complex start from scratch cinnamon scroll recipes but find the entire process too daunting? Well I was the same. Yes , me of all people can you believe it? I LOVE cooking and even I found it all a bit overwhelming. So all this time I have resorted to a rather simpler and quicker recipe (read : cheated). The result good but nothing extraordinary. Then I chanced upon this brilliantly explained recipe by The Pioneer Woman. She is amazing and makes it all sound so easy! I knew I HAD to try these and thus began my mission to brave cinnamon scrolls right from scratch. I can tell you this, if the process overwhelms you a bit , it might be worth preparing the dough a day in advance and maybe halving the recipe to start off with. That way, on baking day, the process is a lot simpler and there’s not a lot of waiting around for the dough to rest and rise and sweat and all that other complex baking stuff. The results though are so divine and worth every second of that waiting time. If you are feeling generous and end up sharing these with people, you might find that over time you have developed a cult of devout followers who will lap up every expert tip you dish out. Achieving cinnamon scrolls from scratch to perfection is an esteemed status you and kind of makes you look and feel like a Martha Stewart in the making.
Without further adieu, here’s the link ;
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/2007/06/cinammon_rolls_/
Warm, delightful and oozing with a yummy buttery,sugary cinnamon centre drizzled with a generous dose of maple frosting, these cinnamon scrolls truly are to-die-for :)
Happy Baking!
Mumchic 
Vinny Grette
October 28, 2012
I made these in grade 7 Home Economics – Miss Lavender (REally!). Now, I’m not sure they are the healthiest thing in the world to eat… Too bad we don’t still have Home Ec
mumchic
November 23, 2012
They are seriously divine don’t you think? Yeah that’s right , why don’t they have home ec anymore!?
Vinny Grette
November 24, 2012
Cinnamon helps with sugar metabolism (helps prevent sugar spikes). You’ve got me wondering if I can reduce the sugar with these things and make a tasty alternative. I’ve been experimenting with stevia.. these rolls may be my next effort, after chocolate beet cake (coming up next week ). Thanks for posting! They seem to strike a cord.
subversivereader
October 28, 2012
I so want to make these – they look divine :)
runesandrhinestones
October 29, 2012
I love the Pioneer Woman, her recipes are so great and I like reading the rest of her blog too :) I always want to try cinnamon scrolls, but I think I’d just eat them all straight away and that’s just not healthy :D
mumchic
November 23, 2012
I have to admit, it was a monumental ask of my willpower to not polish those cinnamon scrolls off. I ended up bringing a big container to my friend’s house! But they are worth trying :) I love the pioneer woman’s blog as well , she’s so awesome. (Apologies for the delayed reply , silly life , it takes over doesn’t it ?)
runesandrhinestones
November 23, 2012
It really does :) I only keep on top of this because my studentiness means I’m at home most of the day ‘researching’ :D It’s the best way to deal with too much baked goods – foist them on your friends waist lines!