Follow us on Twitter 
Bread-on-a-Stick at the MN State FAIR (and a Book Giveaway!) WINNERS HAVE BEEN ANNOUNCED, see post on 9/2
Print
|
Email
|
by Zoe, August 20, 2008
Filed Under Special techniques | 184 Comments
The MN State FAIR opens tomorrow and the annual food-on-a-stick showdown begins. Not to be left out of all the fun, Jeff and I will be presenting our bread methods and introducing our latest and greatest achievement; Bread-on-a-Stick. This Thursday and Friday at 5:00pm in the Creative Activities Building at the St. Agnes Kitchen, We will be demonstrating how to make these cinnamon rolls and other savory breads-on-a-stick. I’ve included the technique below for anyone who does not have the great fortune of living in MN or the ability to join us at the Fair.
For those of you who can make it to the FAIR, Jeff and I have put together a Gift Bucket Giveaway, to be raffled off at the St. Agnes Kitchen. It will contain a Cambro 6 Qt. Bucket
Because some of you are not able to be at the FAIR, we will also be randomly selecting someone’s comment from this post and sending them a signed copy of Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day. Just leave a comment below and you could win a book. We will select a winner on September 2nd!
Here is how to make the mini cinnamon rolls-on-a-stick:
Preheat oven to 350° and grease 24 mini muffin tins.
Roll out a 1 pound piece of dough (master, brioche, challah, whole wheat, buttermilk or any of your favorites will work).
It should be about 1/4″ thick and as rectangular as you can manage.
Sprinkle on a generous amount of brown sugar(about 1/2 cup) and sprinkle with about 1 1/2 tablespoons cinnamon. Make sure you get right to the edges, but leave a 1/2″ along one of the long edges. Roll the dough into a log starting at the long edge.
Seal the log by pinching the dough along the seam.
Stretch the dough until it is just thicker than a broom stick.
Snip off 3/4″ discs with a pair of kitchen scissors.
Place in a well greased mini-muffin tin. Let rise for about 45 minutes. Bake for about 15 minutes. Remove from pan immediately before the caramel hardens. Makes about 24 mini cinnamon rolls.
To celebrate the FAIR put the cinnamon rolls on wooden skewers and drizzle with icing. (I just mixed together powdered sugar and heavy whipping cream until it was as thick as cake batter.)
Comments
Ev said...
August 20, 2008 at 1:49 pm
The cinnamon rolls look great. A lot of my friends are talking about your book and how much they like it. Wish I could join you at the fair, it would be alot more fun than sitting down here waint for the tropical storm to decide what it is going to do!
Nicole said...
August 20, 2008 at 2:14 pm
YUM!!
And I’d love to win a book!
hakucho said...
August 20, 2008 at 2:14 pm
Those cinnamon rolls on a stick look delicious! My boys would love them. Thanks for the idea 
ToilingAnt said...
August 20, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Oh, please add me to the giveaway! I’ve been wanting this book for the LONGEST.
Kathy said...
August 20, 2008 at 2:41 pm
These look just delicious! I’ve been wanting to try the caramel pecan roll recipe from the book, but this looks like even more fun. Thanks!
mamasutra said...
August 20, 2008 at 3:41 pm
Those do look yummy! I would love to have a chance to win this book, too!!
Hélène said...
August 20, 2008 at 3:52 pm
These are the cutest things I’ve seen. I would love to go to that fair but it’s to far from home. What a nice touch to do a book giveaway.
Erin Zackey said...
August 20, 2008 at 4:02 pm
Oh what fun! I’d love to win a book to pass on to a friend!
Ellen said...
August 20, 2008 at 4:03 pm
I LOVE cinnamon rolls. Really just about anything with icing is a major weakness. My friend has your book out from the library and I’d love to win a copy so I don’t have to wait for him to return it!
Darlene said...
August 20, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Those look yummy.
What a great idea for a brunch table.
Have fun at the fair.
MsC said...
August 20, 2008 at 7:54 pm
I have got to give this a try! Looks fantastic!
Nathan said...
August 20, 2008 at 7:56 pm
Yum – though I think I could go for a savory version, with herbs and/or cheese layered in.
Conrad said...
August 20, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Looks good. But doesn’t fair food need to be fried. How about Fried bread on a stick.
Genevieve said...
August 20, 2008 at 8:54 pm
Wow!Looks yummy!!
I really want to get your book! (Can’t find it here in Québec.)
zoe said...
August 20, 2008 at 9:02 pm
Hi Conrad,
I was thinking Beignets on a stick, what do you think?
Thanks, Zoë
Tartelette said...
August 21, 2008 at 12:42 am
Those are just precious! Well done !!
Jamie said...
August 21, 2008 at 2:54 am
What a great idea – I look forward to making them!!
Leonor said...
August 21, 2008 at 4:25 am
Those are beautiful!!! I almost can feel the warm cinnamon scent…
Joan Noyes said...
August 21, 2008 at 4:31 am
The cinnamon rolls are delightful! And thanks for offering the giveaway, I would love your book.
Joan
Nate Solas said...
August 21, 2008 at 5:08 am
Looks like a great and simple cinnamon roll recipe! Might have to make some for our upcoming road trip up the North Shore in Minnesota!
Not sure if you’ll keep up with these comments, but I’ve been having terrible trouble with the 100% WW recipe – even with adding about a cup of vital wheat gluten, I can’t get the loaf to rise. I’ve had great success with many of the other recipes, it’s only that one giving me a hard time… It says no need to knead, but maybe I should? To help build up the gluten? Anyone have any tips?
(oh, and I would love a signed copy to give to my mom!)
Stephanie said...
August 21, 2008 at 5:32 am
i LOVE LOVE LOVE the idea of baking them in mini-muffin/cupcake tins — I’ve never seen that before!
Beverly said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:11 am
Oh that looks so cute! I have been wanting a copy of that book for such a long time!
Barbara said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:53 am
I have spent the last 3 months in our RV traveling from TN to ID, Mt, UT, NM and in September back to TN. I have made bread in my Advantium oven almost every other day at all altitudes up to 6500′. No matter where we have been the bread, even when the humidity has been in the teens, has been delicious. Thanks so much for your wonderful book. Can’t wait for the next installment.
Joannie said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:57 am
I’m with Nathan on the savory version–maybe something with pesto or with sage (and Gruyere?). In a small size (small muffin tins?), they could be fun little hors d’oeuvres.
I went to the MN state fair in 1982–just off a two-day train ride. I remember eating corn on a stick for breakfast.
Stephanie said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:06 am
I love cinnamon rolls. I love mini versions of, well, roughly everything (including non-food items). So mini cinnamon rolls? Fantastic! Adorable! I could never make them at home because I would eat ALL OF THEM (“They’re so small, I can have one more…”).
Which of course, means I’ll be baking them this weekend. We’ll see if they last until Monday 
kat said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:12 am
Zoe you are killing me with those! Hope to see you at the fair tomorrow, I’ll be the one eating the chocolate covered bacon; )
Bev said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:13 am
I have LOVED my copy of the book! And I want to say thanks for such a great blog and web site — they’ve been very helpful. Best wishes to you both, have a great time at the fair!
Bev, who thinks an autographed copy would make a great Christmas gift
Katharine Smith-Warren said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:17 am
I just sold another copy of your book. So far at least 3 people have bought it after tasting my bread. My brother was here for a vacation, watched me make a loaf and went right to his laptop to order it from amazon. Question: should I have them go to this site first- do you get benefit if the buyer comes from here?
Just baked a loaf at our cabin at nearly 9000 ft in the Rockies and all went well though discovered this stove needs less time.
natalie said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:18 am
ohhh these look great! love the concept of putting them in the muffin tins!!! i’ll have to try these for sure!
PaniniKathy said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:34 am
How great are those! I’d love to have them on a brunch buffet.
clumbsycookie said...
August 21, 2008 at 8:25 am
Zoe I can not believe how cute these are! I don’t know how many I could eat in one sitting! But probably A LOT!
Kathryn M. said...
August 21, 2008 at 9:10 am
I love you book and my copy is already showing signs of frequent use. If I win I’ll gift it to my mom.
Carol B. said...
August 21, 2008 at 9:29 am
It’s as if you read my mind. I was just thinking about making cinnamon rolls and here they are with a cute twist.
Patricia Scarpin said...
August 21, 2008 at 9:39 am
Oh, these are so delicate and pretty! I’ll be trying this – tks so much for sharing!
Doreen said...
August 21, 2008 at 9:48 am
those are adorable!! I hope you get lots of traffic at the fair. Wish I lived closer and that I could meet you guys … I love love love your book and several of my friends/family have purchased your book after eating the bread I’ve baked. They are all impressed!!
Doreen
stephanie said...
August 21, 2008 at 10:02 am
Thank you for sharing this adorable idea. This is taking stick food up a notch.
Rhiannon said...
August 21, 2008 at 10:19 am
Muffin tins! Brilliant!
Susan said...
August 21, 2008 at 10:20 am
Oh, I wish I lived there! Instead, I will be attempting to make these – they look so great! Thanks!
kay wolfe said...
August 21, 2008 at 10:21 am
i have tried cheesecake on a stick, now i can try this.
Sherry said...
August 21, 2008 at 10:35 am
I LOVE fair-food and these look fabulous!
Trish said...
August 21, 2008 at 11:55 am
Thanks for having this giveaway. The book sounds great and those mini-cinnamon rolls on a stick look fabulous!
Saundra Shaver said...
August 21, 2008 at 12:16 pm
ooohhhh! I am soooooo gonna make those!!!
I love the whole food on a stick thing!
Rindy R said...
August 21, 2008 at 1:15 pm
These would be perfect for my back to school brunch! Thanks for sharing!
Flo Makanai said...
August 21, 2008 at 1:19 pm
So adorable! Excellent idea, thanks a lot!
Nancy said...
August 21, 2008 at 1:47 pm
These could be so much fun with a bunch of “dipping stations”. Icing, caramel and nuts, melted chocolate, thinned peanut butter and raisins…ohhhhhh, am I in trouble here!
Thanks for sharing such a great idea!
Casey said...
August 21, 2008 at 1:49 pm
simple, cute, yummy!!
Elena said...
August 21, 2008 at 3:12 pm
I was attracted to the cuteness of these little cinnamon rolls on a stick, I’m going to have to try them for myself!
Teresa said...
August 21, 2008 at 4:07 pm
I love sticky buns but hate the mess. This solves the problem. What an ingenious idea!
Heather R said...
August 21, 2008 at 4:33 pm
These look delicious! What a fun treat! I wish I had known about them sooner, I would have served them at my sisters baby shower!
Arlene said...
August 21, 2008 at 5:04 pm
Wow! Who would have thought! A mini cinnabun on a stick. I can’t wait to try your recipe. Thanks for this stroke or gastronimic genius!
Dana said...
August 21, 2008 at 5:44 pm
Just found your site via foodgawker and boy do those look delicious!
Nikki said...
August 21, 2008 at 5:53 pm
Oooooh… I’m excited about everything in this post! First and foremost, the bread! The bread! And then the fair, too? Oh how I wish I loved in MN 
This is a perfect weekend treat for little people. And big people too!
Michelle said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:21 pm
This is my year living away from MN, and this recipe is the perfect comfort food for any twinge of home sickness.
Elizabeth said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:41 pm
These are so whimsical — a very fun treat for grown-ups and kids alike.
Brenda@CoffeeTeaBooks&Me said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:46 pm
What a great idea!
Annie (Adventures In Mommyland) said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:49 pm
Oh My gosh, I would love to win this book. What a treat!
Nick said...
August 21, 2008 at 6:53 pm
Awesome presentation and who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls? I also find cutting the roll with twine or floss works pretty well too.
Jaden said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:12 pm
Oh how I’ve missed you guys!
*big hug*
No need to enter me in the contest..I just wanted to say hi!
zoe said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:18 pm
Hi Jaden,
It is so great to hear from you! Thanks so much for stopping by. How is your fabulous book coming along?
Zoë
LJ Cohen said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:34 pm
Everywhere I go, I make your no knead bread. Last week we were staying at a friend’s house and as a thank you gift, I taught her how to make your basic recipe. By the time I left, she had baked a loaf of bread every day for a week. I think I’ll try your mini cinnamon rolls this weekend for the hungry hordes.
Laura Nelson said...
August 21, 2008 at 7:40 pm
What an awesome food idea for one of those morning school parties!
mary said...
August 21, 2008 at 10:10 pm
pick me pick me!!!
Rosemary C said...
August 22, 2008 at 8:01 am
Great idea for the “bread on a stick” and a big shout-out and “yahoo” to Nancy for that brilliant thought about dipping stations. I MUST win the book because I have been your agent on the West Coast singing the praises of the book and method. I have tried other bread recipes (NY Times, Cooks Illustrated, etc.) and always come back to my bucket in the fridge. It has become a habit to always have it handy. We feed the birds in our back yard and they turn up their beaks at store bought bread (That is NO lie) Looking forward to the new book.
jeff said...
August 22, 2008 at 9:38 am
Rosemary: Thank you so much for telling your friends, and your lovely birds too, who sound like they have very good taste Jeff
Lynda Sykes said...
August 22, 2008 at 10:00 am
What a wonderful way to bake. So simple, so easy, so good. Takes me back to a different time.
Colloquial Cook said...
August 22, 2008 at 10:57 am
Wow, cool cinnamon buns! They look a lot like Kanelbullar!
Bobbi said...
August 22, 2008 at 10:58 am
Hi! I found your website thru a bloggy friend’s comments. The bread on a stix looks YUMMY!! Please put me in the running for the book give away. Thanks!
Toni said...
August 22, 2008 at 11:30 am
These are soo cute!
Joy said...
August 22, 2008 at 12:01 pm
LOVE the look of these rolls on a stick! Bread and cookbooks—2 of my favorite things!
Brooke said...
August 22, 2008 at 1:26 pm
great site, great photos, great idea. thanks!
jspielberg said...
August 22, 2008 at 1:53 pm
how about cheesesteak hoagie on a stick?
LJ Cohen said...
August 22, 2008 at 1:57 pm
OMG!!!! I just pulled these out of the oven. You have just made me a hero in my kids’ eyes. ROFL.
zoe said...
August 22, 2008 at 2:09 pm
Hi LJ,
That is fantastic.
Enjoy! Zoë
Hillary said...
August 22, 2008 at 2:32 pm
Um, if that’s not cute, I don’t know what is! Thanks so much!
Jeffrey said...
August 22, 2008 at 2:56 pm
Those look deliciously cute. I am so going to try and make them.
Gregg Hackett said...
August 22, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Zoe, Your website is beautiful! I expect the food tastes as good as it looks.
By the way we are neighbors now. We just moved.
Carmen said...
August 22, 2008 at 4:47 pm
State Fairs are so fun! They bring back many childhood memories. One memory in particular: the fact that Mom won ribbons for her chocolate cake and cherry pie back in the fifties. (No need to wonder where I got the love for baking!) Second place and fifth place maybe but not bad competing with the best bakers in the whole state of Michigan, eh? Besides she was a blue ribbon mom to us! These cinnamon roll treats look yummy. Will have to make some soon.
Sandra Baughman said...
August 22, 2008 at 5:31 pm
OMG I almost forgot about these tasty treats. Gonna start the process immediatly. Thanks for the idea, the grandkids will love them.
Christy said...
August 22, 2008 at 6:24 pm
Stumble brought me to your site, and WOW, who wouldda thought? Cinnamon Rolls on a stick! Fantastic, I would love, love, love to have your book…thanks for offering it up!
Maureen said...
August 22, 2008 at 6:28 pm
I love cinnamon rolls, and these are just too cute! What a fun presentation for brunch(arranged as a centerpiece, perhaps?)or for a morning office meeting (guaranteed to put a smile on every face, I think). Thanks for the clever idea.
Pamela said...
August 23, 2008 at 4:01 am
I recently found your book at the local library and I have had a wonderful time making bread. These cinnamon rolls look great. I can’t wait to make them for our first faculty breakfast at work this school year. They will look beautiful in a vase for a perfect table centerpiece. Thanx for all the great ideas!!! I can actually make bread that turns out now!
Keren Kroul said...
August 23, 2008 at 7:32 am
Thank you for this delicious recipe, it is a hit! So glad to see you are doing so well with the book!
Wilma Boldt said...
August 23, 2008 at 10:17 am
I bought your book and have now made three loaves of beautiful and tasty bread. Just took the last loaf out of the oven, all was quiet and I heard the crackling as the loaf cooled. What a glorious sound! I would love to win a signed book and even if I don’t, you can count on my buying a few for gifts.
lace said...
August 23, 2008 at 12:38 pm
Those look like very yummy treats. Great for a brunch.
I just got your book from the library and would love to have a copy to call my own.
Isabel said...
August 23, 2008 at 2:08 pm
Wish I was close enough to go to the fair and test your cinnamon rolls on a stick….
good luck………
shirley cree said...
August 23, 2008 at 3:22 pm
have been using your NYT (corrected) recipe this past week with good success…. wish i had read your cinnamon bites version before all the grandkiddies departed….. they would have looooved them…..
Nancy and Paul Skoglund said...
August 23, 2008 at 3:32 pm
Hi Zoe,
We had to send in a comment because Sean (our 8 year old) was so offended that we got the signed copy of your book for Madeline. He is truly the biggest bread lover in our family. Sorry we will miss the fair. After reading the blogs I would really love to go EAT at the fair this year.
My Sweet & Saucy said...
August 23, 2008 at 3:36 pm
I LOVE this idea! This has to be one of the cutest things I have seen in a while!
~~JudiKaye said...
August 23, 2008 at 8:26 pm
WOW!! Anyone knows EVERYTHING tastes BETTER on a STICK!!
Tom said...
August 24, 2008 at 6:05 am
I’d love to win a book! Wish me luck.
MARTHA TEICH said...
August 24, 2008 at 10:34 am
I AM NO LONGER ABLE TO ATTEND THE FAIR, BUT I SEEN YOU AND DALE, FROM CHANNEL 9, DEMO YOUR BREAD RECIPE AND COULD NOT BELIEVE IT, SO VERY EASY TO DO,SO MANY VARIATIONS AND EVER SO GREAT IN TASTE. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
Lisa said...
August 24, 2008 at 1:34 pm
These look so good. I love you book. I got it from the library and now it is on my “want to own list.”
Kathy said...
August 24, 2008 at 9:40 pm
Zoe – You rock. Now can I have a book?
alexandra’s kitchen said...
August 24, 2008 at 11:06 pm
I have yet to try the sweeter bread recipes in your book. these look amazing. I am having so much fun with your method of preparing/cooking bread.
ronna said...
August 25, 2008 at 7:33 am
You are the most excellent bread maker in the world. Your talent constantly astounds me. Now can I have a book?
Webfoot said...
August 25, 2008 at 7:56 am
I’ve had so much fun using your book. I have already given away four of them (with notes about the recipes I have tried!) and have another convert in mind. If I win the book, he’ll get that one, if not, I’ll just have to buy several more to have on hand.
Thanks for all the inspiration!
DMMT said...
August 25, 2008 at 8:51 am
Ooooh! Mini cinnamon rolls on a stick! I love mini-anything (it’s pathetic really) and have been wanting to make my own bread for a while. I’ll have to try these.
Marilyn W. said...
August 25, 2008 at 10:57 am
I visit your web site when I have time. Always something new to try. As your “teaching assistant” in Menomonie WI, I have helped ten people to bread enthusiasm with hands on “bread in a bucket” sessions. Ten more are clamoring at my door to set a date. In the heat of this summer, I’ve been baking Deli Rye loaves, using our grill on the deck. Awesome!
The Bargain Shopper Lady said...
August 25, 2008 at 12:47 pm
This is awesome! I just bought your book and I am so excited about it!
Dana said...
August 25, 2008 at 1:14 pm
I’m in heaven. Thank you for the photo directions.
So how do you travel with the dough? Just keep it in a cooler?
Saundra Shaver said...
August 25, 2008 at 2:55 pm
I, too, feel like a teaching assistant. I have helped about 20 people fall in love with this method.
Thank you so much!!!
grams said...
August 25, 2008 at 3:16 pm
How cute and delicious looking are those mini rolls.
I would love to have a copy of your book.
sue said...
August 25, 2008 at 7:01 pm
i just made my first artisan loaf in 5 minutes tonight… YUM I CAN’T BELIEVE HOW GREAT IT TURNED OUT! i have to say that i am the world’s crappiest cook…but tonight i feel redeemed… i love my bread and i can’t wait to make more. i have the book out from the library but i am ordering my own copy online tonight. you guys rock.
Di said...
August 26, 2008 at 7:19 am
I have to try this! Now that it’s cooled off a bit here, I can bake again!
Karen said...
August 26, 2008 at 8:51 am
I would REALLY like to have a copy of your book, pretty, pretty please!!!!!!!!
Jess said...
August 26, 2008 at 1:13 pm
How nice! I’ve been really happy with my AB5 experiments so far. The rye bread really IS better than cake, especially when it’s just the tiniest bit underbaked. (insert cookie monster “om nom nom nom nom” sound here)
Jess said...
August 26, 2008 at 1:14 pm
Oops: I forgot to include a quote from my husband that you might enjoy: “I would totally marry you after this”
(“this” being the pain d’epi, dunked in olive oil at the table)
Juleen M (Jeanie) Condon said...
August 26, 2008 at 2:35 pm
I have been singing the praises of your methods to just about everyone I have talked to since I saw your demo at the Fair last Thursday. Your enthusiasm is contagious. I bought the tools you recommended, & I’m hard at it. My chores can wait! I made my first batch of dough, & baked my first loaf. I looked at it, tasted it, and could not believe that I had created this with such ease. I also made the cinnamon treats just from memory, and they turned out perfect. I gave two batches away and kept a few for us. I am addicted to the kitchen, and this discovery is making my addiction worse. Just kidding! You should be so proud of yourselves for creating something that will bring so much joy to so many people. THANKS.
Juleen M (Jeanie) Condon said...
August 26, 2008 at 2:39 pm
In your new book, will there be any recipes for people who have gluten allergies? Thanks.
Maya said...
August 26, 2008 at 3:53 pm
Just wanted you to know that I’m really enjoying the book and even posted some pictures of some of my breads: http://thegamblelife.blogspot.com/2008/08/artisan-bread-in-five-minutes-day.html
erin said...
August 26, 2008 at 9:47 pm
I’m from Wisconsin, and now you’ve got me thinking if the brioche recipe could be used to make a form of Cream Puffs on a Stick – obviously different than a pate a choux version… but still, food for thought
Emilie said...
August 26, 2008 at 9:59 pm
A friend of ours who travels on business called tonight and said he was at the MN State Fair (we’re in Virginia). We didn’t even know he was going to be there. If only he’d known about the bread on a stick! I guess now I’ll have to make it for him (& us) at home. Yipee!
Marion said...
August 27, 2008 at 1:25 am
These remind me so much of my Mom! When we were little she used to make mini cinnamon buns which she called “Nuns Bellybuttons” She was a good catholic and went to church every Sunday with all 8 of us kids in tow. Then home afterwards for our nuns bellybuttons! Brings back good memories – hope no one is offended by our childhood name for these buns!
kelli said...
August 27, 2008 at 7:13 am
These remind me of my mom, too. Mom — please return my copy of this book. Or maybe I’ll win myself another copy!
Shannon said...
August 27, 2008 at 8:17 am
I live in Boise, so a little to far away to enjoy your cinammon rolls. But I may have to make them for myself this weekend!
Mandy said...
August 27, 2008 at 11:59 am
Cannot wait to make them- what a great presentation!
Shimrit said...
August 27, 2008 at 12:13 pm
This is such a good idea, and it reminds me (in looks only) of some Scandinavian treats sold in Denmark (made of marzipan). To me, they definitely have that whole Hansel and Gretel thing going for them…
I finally got your book, and I’m so fixated on the deli-style rye I haven’t given anything else a try… My father, who loves caraway bread, just loved it (confession: I prefer to leave the caraway out).
Once I’m out of it, I may attempt the Brioche dough.
Take care
Michael Olson said...
August 27, 2008 at 12:41 pm
I love making bread at home again! I found the book while visiting MN and I’ve brought it and the techniques with me back to California.
Thanks so Much!
Mel said...
August 27, 2008 at 8:03 pm
Breakfast in bed just got better! Or maybe cheesier. Hrm. Either way, these look so fun to make (and eat)!
When are you guys going to show the Northeast a little love and make a trek up!
Sarah said...
August 28, 2008 at 8:15 am
As a person born and raised in Minnesota, I appreciate your contribution to the food-on-a-stick genre.
Cindy Young said...
August 28, 2008 at 2:39 pm
Count me in, guys!
Carolyn said...
August 28, 2008 at 6:16 pm
Wow, that’s a lot of comments already! Such a great book – add me to the list of those wanting it!
TiV said...
August 29, 2008 at 12:24 am
Great idea – could use it for small bread rolls also. Might be that children would then be more willing to eat bread..
Louise said...
August 29, 2008 at 3:45 am
What a lovely idea, they look so cute on sticks too. I’m going to give it a go this weekend when my friends are over for afternoon tea, can’t wait!
Linda T. said...
August 29, 2008 at 1:34 pm
Looks great! I couldn’t talk my husband into the fair this year or I’d be there. I’ll try these in celebration though. But — I have given 5 copies as gifts now, besides my own copy, and now of course, some of those have given copies to others. Would love another copy!
Lois said...
August 30, 2008 at 6:52 am
I LOVE cinnamon bread sticks!
Thanks
Lulu said...
August 30, 2008 at 9:14 am
Hi~I bought this book in Kinokuniya (KLCC Malaysia)after i saw your video in Youtube!
I used a small cup to measure for 1st dough, it’s to salt!!
so i cut down the salt and made a second dough,
but difficult to make a shape after few days!
Could u pls tell me how many gram equal to a cup?
And how many ml of water equal to a cup?
Some book said that:
a cup of flour=120g
Is this measurement correct?
Thanks~!
Lulu
KL,Malaysia.
jeff said...
August 30, 2008 at 1:23 pm
Lulu: Welcome to our site!
Some equivalencies that will help you:
For measuring water:
1 U.S. cup = 240 ml (236 to be more exact, but usually 240 is close enough)
1 U.S. cup of unbleached all-purpose flour (about 10% protein), measured with the scoop and sweep method we recommend, weighs about 140 grams.
It may take a bit of experimentation, but you’ve already seen that you can vary the amount of salt. You should check this page on our site for a discussion of salt: http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com/?p=139
Jeff
Ann said...
August 30, 2008 at 8:45 pm
Just gave my 2nd copy of your book away as a Hostess Gift – Yes, I am actually giving them MY book…. and can’t get to the Borders or B&N or the MN STate Fair this weekend as I’m standing out in the dirt & this nasty wind as a merchant at the Renaissance. I’m just up the Hill from Puke & Snot, in case you get tired of fried whatever on a stick & need a chocolate covered frozen banana on a stick or a turkey leg!! As if!
Huzzah – Ann
Kim said...
August 31, 2008 at 7:40 am
What! Only ONE on a stick!! I’m thinking they should be kabob style on a stick!! LOL!
I would be thrilled to have a chance at winning your book! Thanks, Kim
Cristy said...
August 31, 2008 at 10:18 am
I love the recipes in the book! I’ve adapted the European peasant bread recipe (adding a little bit of honey, mixed baking spices and golden raisins)for a large-group ritual which included a commentary on spiritual significance of the ingredients, and mixing a double batch in a large clear bowl in front of the group! I avidly read this and Zoe’s websites! Thanks for all you share with us.
Kristin said...
August 31, 2008 at 2:24 pm
I am excited to try your new bread technique! I saw your book in Barnes and Noble, not even knowing that there was a Minnesota connection! Good luck!
Adrian said...
August 31, 2008 at 3:20 pm
Thank you for the idea. I am going to try to make these for my 3 yr. old twins birthday next month. Kids love food on a stick!!
Rebecca Jaquette said...
August 31, 2008 at 4:43 pm
Hey, I just was introduced to your book last week. We made the basic recipe first Friday night, ate yummy bread on Sat. SO, Sat. night I mixed up a combo of the semolina, plus added one cup of whole wheat flour. The loaves look great, the wash with the sesame seeds makes for a nice presentation, and we are taking it over to our neighbor’s for a potluck. I am fairly certain it will be a real hit. AND NO KNEADING. Really enjoyed this. Unfortunately, the book belongs to a friend, and I have to return it to her tomorrow….so I am hoping to win a copy here, so we can continue on our artisan bread adventure.
Thanks so much so far-
rebecca jaquette
Marilyn Huffman said...
August 31, 2008 at 8:07 pm
I had to return your book to the library yesterday, but whipped up a batch of dough before I did. Our guests tonight were delighted to be served delicious artisan bread for dinner. I was also delighted to get such an excellent result with minimal effort. Would love to win a copy of your book!
Amy said...
August 31, 2008 at 8:21 pm
What a good idea, my 6 year old son would love this. I used to live some years ago in the Twin Cities, and miss going to the fair. I’m on the East Coast now.
Would love to win a copy of the book. But also wanted to say I’m enjoying the web site.
Amy
Tara said...
September 1, 2008 at 5:28 am
I am just learning the art of making bread and I would love to be the winner of your book! I will certainly be trying your mini cinnamon rolls.
Heidi said...
September 1, 2008 at 5:37 pm
I wish I could have joined you at the fair! I have your book and I LOVE it! I use it every week and have amazed friends and family with the delicious bread I can make with your recipes. Thank you!
Julie said...
September 1, 2008 at 5:57 pm
I just bought a copy of the book, and can’t wait to start baking bread! If I win a signed copy of the book, I will give it to my sister-in-law for Christmas. She loves to bake too!
Stephanie said...
September 1, 2008 at 6:57 pm
what an awesome idea. I would love to learn more from your book! Love the blog & site! Keep up the great job(s)!!!
Jen said...
September 4, 2008 at 4:37 pm
Mmmmm! Can’t wait to try them!
Petra said...
September 6, 2008 at 2:44 pm
I love the look of these and will have to try them. Would it be possible to halve this recipe? Twenty-four of these would be too much for me, but twelve should be plenty!
jeff said...
September 6, 2008 at 7:42 pm
You can always halve (or double) our recipes, so go for it! Thanks for stopping by. Jeff
Flo Makanai said...
September 7, 2008 at 7:10 am
I did them! No stick, no cinnamon, less butter (I used the challah dough, p. 180 of your fantastic book), a mix of semi-complete flour and bread flour, eveything organic (in France it makes a BIG difference in taste). Waow, those little rolls were a complete success. Thanks again (and, BTW, I grilled pizza too on my gas BBQ, thanks to for the useful tips. The pizzas were excellent).
Flo Makanai said...
September 7, 2008 at 7:11 am
Oops, forgot the link to my (French) blog, if you want to check : http://www.makanaibio.com/2008/09/minis-rouls-briochs-sans-ptrissage.html
jeff said...
September 7, 2008 at 1:29 pm
Thanks Flo! Great picture, yours always are. Jeff
Trish said...
September 8, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Yum! What a fun way to do cinn. rolls!
Rebecca said...
September 9, 2008 at 11:11 am
Great Recipe!! I made it with my kids, we had a lot of fun! Thanks for the recipe
Phyllis Lemell said...
September 14, 2008 at 12:32 pm
Hi Jeff and Zoe – I recently purchased your book, based on a recommendation on the Jessica’s Biscuit website. I have been baking bread for a number of years, and have had mixed luck with french breads because my rushed lifestyle (I’m a corporate attorney with two teenagers). I was so pleasantly surprised at the ease in making very good french bread over the weekend, by simply putting the dough together on a Friday eve – my husband and kids were thrilled with the quality.
I was going to ask you about conversions for King Arthur Flour and weights, as well as how to store the large quantities of dough (I’ve been cutting the recipes in half), but then found your web site, which answered all those questions (I guess I really need a second refrigerator!). So instead, I’ve decided to share two stories with you.
My husband and I just hosted an Octoberfest last weekend at home. He supplied the micro-brewery beers and the sausages, while I prepared the rest of the food and desserts, including trying out your deli-style rye. I made four loaves, and sliced two for the party. The bread was fantastic! One guest raved so much about how hard it is to find good rye bread, and how wonderful this was, that I gave him a loaf to bring home. I was really impressed with the texture (moist yet slighly chewy and tangy, with a nice crist crust) and the durability (although the leftovers didn’t last long). I grew up in Brooklyn, where good rye was easy to come by, and have been living in Connecticut for a long time, where good rye and bagels is a rarity, and bialys are impossible to obtain. This was the closest loaf to my childhood memories.
Also, my mother was recently put on a no-fat diet because of her high cholesterol levels. After preparing the master recipe and the deli rye, it occured to me that these recipes could be very good for a person on a restricted diet. I promised her the recipe, and hope she finds it much better than store bought so-called health bread.
Thanks for letting me share this with you. I intend to bake my way through the book.
jeff said...
September 14, 2008 at 3:47 pm
Thanks Phyllis– your rye bread story does my outer-Borough heart good. I got interested in bread because Minneapolis didn’t have the rye bread I wanted (and frankly, neither did Queens, by 1987).
Your story is a great one, your so kind to have shared it with us (and our readers). Jeff
Kathleen said...
September 18, 2008 at 4:38 am
My version of these today was not quite so beautiful but they were completely tasty! My two preschoolers helped with rolling the dough and spreading/eating the brown sugar, and as a special request from my little boy, added mixed dried fruit as well (I rehydrated the dried fruit first). With my little helpers in on the decision-making we went for a regular muffin size. The results were fabulous – very more-ish but not too sweet.
Thank you for the inspiration! (Again!)
zoe said...
September 18, 2008 at 6:00 am
Hi Kathleen,
Sounds like you got some invaluable help with those rolls. I absolutely love the dried fruit idea. Tell your little ones we say thanks for the inspiration!
Enjoy, Zoë
Sandie said...
October 10, 2008 at 8:00 am
I was watching Daytime in Tampa Bay Florida the other day and saw you guys there talking about the book. I was so excited I ran out that night and bought me some yeast.
My husband was totally teasing me all day yesterday when I was whipping up my dough. He said i acted like a lil kid, i was so excited.
So, I baked my first loaf last night for dinner and it was PHENOMENAL! I couldnt believe it.
Thank you for putting your Cinnamon Roll Recipe on here too! I am gonna surprise my kids tomorrow morning with these.
I FEEL LIKE BETTY CROCKER!
jeff said...
October 10, 2008 at 9:25 am
Thank you Sandie, I’m so excited you saw that. It must have been a Superstation broadcast. Was it from Chicago (interviewer was Micah Materre)? Or was it taped somewhere else? Zoe taped something in Tampa this summer, but then you would have seen just her, and it sounds like you saw both of us?
I’m so glad the recipes are working well for you. Thanks again. Jeff
Sesso said...
January 21, 2009 at 4:03 pm
Great site.
RICHARD FISH said...
March 27, 2009 at 8:40 pm
Your Cinnamon Rolls On A Stick are almost to beauitifull to eat !
What do you sharge for one of them at a fairground ?
zoe said...
March 27, 2009 at 9:05 pm
Hi Richard,
Thanks, they weren’t for sale!
Zoë
Stuart Joseph said...
May 29, 2009 at 6:06 pm
zoe,
Could you suppli a different recipe for the frosting, perjaps more traditional? I have a problem with milk or cream.
I am going to try this with the pecan rolls in the book.
Thank you.
Stuart Joseph said...
May 31, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Zpe.
Made the cinnamon rolls today and my wife said that they were as good as anybody could make anywhere.
I never thought of myself as a baker, or a cook, but your system has convinced me otherwise.
Besides the ease of following your directions, IMHO, the forgiveness factor is a big factor in everyone’s success. I mean that even if there are slight deviations from the recipe, like the dough sitting a bit longer or the oven temperature off a degree or two, evrything still turns out great.
Here is a frosting recipe that I found somewhere on the net. I would give credit but I don’t remember the site:
FROSTING
1 teaspoon milk
1 1/2 cups confectioners’ sugar
4 tablespoons butter, softened
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
To make frosting, mix the milk, confectioners sugar, softened butter and vanilla in a small bowl. Spread over warm cinnamon rolls.
I actually think they meant a Tablespoon of Milk as when I made it according to the recipe, it was really dry and sugary. I had to add milk to get it to the proper consistency (with my wife’s help as she has baked a lot). As I just poured in the milk to the frosting, I didn’t measure it as I was doing it.
I baked the rolls in a regular muffin tray and I used about 1 pound of dough. I was guided by this recipe and the pecan rolls from the book.
jeff said...
June 1, 2009 at 6:11 am
Thanks!
Jinnie said...
July 7, 2009 at 1:01 pm
luv cinnamon buns…luv baking. Your book is on my wish list. Luv experiments…and food on sticks! I have a family of six; two still at home. I did all kinds of cookies on sticks through out school. Never thought about cinnamon buns! Grandbabie should enjoy ‘em. She helps out a lot in the kitchen. This looks like something she can do.
zoe said...
July 7, 2009 at 6:59 pm
Hi Jinnie,
How wonderful to get your grand kids in the kitchen. I bake with my little boys all the time. They will grow to be great bakers!
Thanks, Zoë
Sally said...
August 5, 2009 at 9:28 pm
Wow, these look wonderful,I feel so inspired to get straight into the kitchen and try to make these delicious bites of heaven on a stick.Good luck at the fair..
jeff said...
August 6, 2009 at 6:42 am
Sally: This was last year, I don’t think we’re doing anything at the fair this year. But of course I’ll be there as a “civilian.” Jeff
leigh r said...
August 18, 2009 at 4:05 pm
hot homemade cinnamon buns…does it get any better than that…well…only if you eat them with COLD milk!
Judi said...
September 1, 2009 at 2:38 pm
Wow! I just learned about artisan bread & would make me so happy to have a copy of the book. I live in the North Georgia Mountains. Thank You.
Melissa Young said...
September 16, 2009 at 10:08 am
Amazing! I just found out about your book from a friend who brought it and made bread the same day! Her pictures were like that of a professional. I could hardly believe my eyes!?! I would LOVE to win your book!!!! Pick me!! I love cooking but never have had any luck with bread. This shows me that I can do it!!!!
jeff said...
September 17, 2009 at 6:43 am
Melissa: Sorry to disappoint, but look at the header above– the winners were announced a while ago. Stay tuned; we’ll have giveaways for the new book, now available in pre-order on Amazon at http://tinyurl.com/pe8yr9
Caroline said...
September 23, 2009 at 10:09 am
Jeff/Zoe: Try this next time you make rolls. To cut the roll in slices, take a length of dental floss, slip under the roll and bring ends up and across to cut your slices (discs). It’s a neat trick that keeps from smashing the rolls, if you need perfect round slices. This tip comes from a former home ec teacher in Los Alamos, NM.
jeff said...
September 23, 2009 at 10:39 am
Yep, that works nicely, have tried this— thanks for the tip!
Linda said...
October 4, 2009 at 8:17 am
I love these ideas. I can’t wait for the book.
Dee said...
November 9, 2009 at 2:15 pm
To make the cinnamon rolls just use dental floss to cut the rolls – very easy – no squishing with the scissors.
zoe said...
November 9, 2009 at 8:59 pm
Hi Dee,
Great idea! I have done this for cheesecake, but always forget to try it with the cinnamon rolls!
Thanks, Zoë
Cheryl said...
December 12, 2009 at 9:44 pm
I just tried the cinnamon rolls and was slightly disappointed. After I allowed the rolls to proof, the brown sugar seemed to turn to a liquid filling. So that caused leaking for the mini muffin pans with a removable bottom.
zoe said...
December 13, 2009 at 12:27 pm
Hi Cheryl,
The sugar does melt and turns to caramel when baked. In order to prevent this you will have to use less sugar in the buns.
Thanks, Zoë
Michele said...
December 29, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I know this is an old post, but these look scrumptious, and much easier than what I’ve done in the past – especially since the dough will be all ready and waiting in my fridge!
I have two questions… since these have to sit for 45 minutes before baking, is it possible to roll them up, loosely cover them, and place them in the fridge until morning? My boys don’t usually like to wait too long for yummy breakfasts. Second question: do they have to go in a muffin tin? Can they just go on parchment paper on a stone or cookie sheet like your pizza rolls?
Thanks!! Can’t wait to try them!
zoe said...
December 29, 2009 at 10:57 pm
Hi Michele,
Yes, you can certainly form them and have them rest in the refrigerator over night. It works great and will allow you to bake early in the morning without all of the fuss and waking up so early!
You can bake them on a parchment lined cookie sheet, but be sure to not over fill them or they may ooze all the filling out.
Enjoy! Zoë
christy said...
January 13, 2010 at 7:21 pm
These small bits seem like the perfect solution for those with a consistent after-dinner sweet tooth, but very little room left for a normal-sized sin roll. Can’t wait to try the recipe!
susan Neale said...
March 29, 2010 at 10:53 am
Made cinnamon rolls with the brioche recipe last night…none left for me this morning, all have disappeared! oh well, the 1/2 of one i got was DELICIOUS! Here let me put in a word for two great spices: one, Penzey’s spices “cinnamon blend” which I used last night, a very potent blend of 3 types of cinnamon; and number two: Sauer’s “Cake Spice” which turns anything into coffee cake, and makes a great spice for all kinds of baking and even jam making.
thanks for all the great recipes! S
zoe said...
March 29, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Hi Susan,
Thank you for the wonderful spice tips! I adore Penzey’s, but had not heard of Sauer’s Cake Spice mix.
Hope you get some rolls next time!
Zoë
Christy said...
April 14, 2010 at 3:02 pm
I just have to say THANK YOU for sharing your mini cinnamon rolls. SO CUTE! I made a bouquet of buns this week, and gave it as a principal appreciation gift, and it was a big hit. I’ve linked my project to your blog….and my next trail will be your precious pizza rolls on a stick. I love it here!
zoe said...
April 14, 2010 at 8:05 pm
Hi Christy,
So glad you made them! They are so fun and tasty!
Enjoy, Zoë
Susie said...
August 20, 2008 at 1:31 pm
What a neat recipe. These look so yummy.
Love em,
Susie