Cinna-Buns

Another kingarthurbaking.com gem. Ooey-gooey cinnamon buns. Crown with a thick dollup of cream cheese or just plain cinnamon roll frosting. I have included ingredients for both. Your house will smell like a cinnamon roll factory!

Ingredients for Dough:

• 1 cup lukewarm milk
• 2 large eggs, at room temperature
• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 4 1/2 cups unbleached flour
• 1 3/4 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 2 1/2 teaspoons instant yeast ( found for purchase at Moxie Bakery in Louisville)

Ingredients for Filling:

• 5 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup brown sugar, packed
• 3 tablespoons cinnamon

Ingredients for Cream Cheese Icing:

• generous 1/3 cup cream cheese, softened
• 4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1 1/2 cup confectioner's sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Ingredients for Cinnamon Roll Icing:

• 2 cups confectioner's sugar
• pinch of salt
• 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
• 2-3 tablespoons milk or enough to make a spreadable but thick icing

Directions for Dough:

Place all the ingredients in a mixer with attached dough hook and knead together to make a smooth, soft dough.

Place the dough in a lightly oil bowl, turn to grease all sides, cover and allow to rise until nearly doubled in bulk; about 1-2 hours. I placed in the microwave with door closed and rise time was about an hour. To check dough: press your finger in the dough; fingerprint should remain, with a slight spring back.6

Gently deflate the dough and transfer to a lightly greased work surface. Roll the dough to a 16-inch x 21-inch rectrangle. Spread with the butter. Mix the brown sugar together and sprinkle evenly over the dough.

Starting with the short end, roll the dough into a log. Cut into 12 slices using dental floss.

Place slices in a lightly greased 9 x 13-inch baking pan. Next time I will try 2 round baking pans.

Cover the buns and rise until nearly doubled, about 30 minutes.

Place in a 400-degree oven for 15-17 minutes, until golden brown.

While rolls are baking prepare either frosting by beating together all ingredients.

Ice the rolls while still warm.

Chocolate Chip Cookies

"Walking the line between crunchy and chewy: the edges are crisp, while the center is "bendy." kingarthurflour check it out! Mine turned out just like the picture happily. Giving most to the grands. 🥰

Ingredients:

• 2/3 cup light brown sugar, packed
• 2/3 granulated sugar
• 8 tablespoons unsalted butter
• 1/2 cup vegetable shortening
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon vinegar, cider or white
• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 egg
• 2 cups flour
• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips

Directions:

Preheat oven to 375-degrees. I line the 13x9-inch with parchment paper.

In large mixing bowl, combine sugars, butter, shortening, salt, vanilla, vinegar and baking soda. Beat until smooth and creamy.

Beat in the egg, again beating until smooth. Scrape the bottom and sides of bowl; making sure it is thoroughly combined.

Mix in flour and then the chips.

If you have time chill dough for 30 minutes. Using a spoon or cookie scoop into 1 1/4-inch balls on to prepared baking sheets, leaving 2-inch between cookies.

Bake the cookies for 11-12 minutes until their edges are chestnut brown and their tops are light golden brown.

Remove the cookies from the oven and cool on pan until set enough to move without breaking.

Baked Pattypan Squash Parmesan with Garlic Breadcrumbs

Pattypan squash is gotta be my most favorite summertime veggie. Made our token appointment for the Boulder Farmer's Market, 10:20, 30 minutes is what you get. Darn hot with the mandatory masks, but guess worth it for the pattypans. This recipe is from loveandoliveoil.com It is yummy! I added granulated garlic on top of the panko breadcrumbs. Used Ian's gluten free; not too much notice without the gluten...
Froze, unthawed, devoured successfully!
Ingredients:

• 3-4 medium pattypan squash ( I had 3 medium and one small to fill up 9x13-inch pan)(cut into 1/2-inch slices)
• 1 medium onion (halved and sliced)
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup marinara (used Costco's Rao brand)
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese
• 1 cup grated mozzarella

For Breadcrumbs:

• 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
• 3 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/4 teaspoon dried basil
• salt and pepper to taste
• granulated garlic
• fresh parsley for garnish

Directions:

Preheat oven to 400-degrees. Line a 9x13-inch baking sheet with foil and parchment paper.

Place sliced pattypan in a single layer, brush with olive oil, turn over and brush other side. Place onion on tops and brush again with remaining olive oil. Spoon marinara sauce over the top and salt and pepper to taste.

Bake for 15-18 minutes. Take out of oven and sprinkle cheeses on top and bake an additional 5-7 minutes. Until cheese melts and begins to brown.

Prepare breadcrumbs; heat 2 tablespoons olive oil and garlic in a medium skillet over medium heat until oil is hot and garlic is fragrant, 2-3 minutes.

Add breadcrumbs, herbs, salt and pepper. Stir until golden brown, about 8-10 minutes.

Sprinkle breadcrumbs over baked squash, sprinkle with granulated garlic and garnish with fresh parsley.

If planning on reheating; place under broiler until hot and bubbly.

Zanzibar Curry Powder

This curry powder can be purchased at Savory Spice, but decided to make my own. I did not add the sugar and switched up the cayenne for red pepper flakes. Try the Cumin Carrot Soup (blog: 11/15/17 label: soup); super tasty! Recipe is simple if you have a spice grinder. getcookingspiceherbs.com

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon whole coriander seeds
• 2 teaspoons whole cumin seeds
• 2 teaspoons whole yellow mustard seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon whole fennel seeds
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/2 tespoon ground turmeric
• 1 teaspoon paprika
• 1/4 teaspoon or more red pepper flakes

Directions:

Place all the whole seeds in a small skillet and roast over high heat till mustard seeds start popping. Transfer to a plate to cool.

Once seeds are cool add to a spice grinder along with rest of ground spice and red pepper flakes and grind away!

Store in an airtight container.