We went to the beach. There are so many awesome beaches here, and we can't wait to try them all. Where to start. We looked at a map and asked the kids. They picked Mermaid Beach, on the Gold Coast. An hour in the car and we were there.
It was beautiful. We stayed inside the flags and did a little boogie boarding. The surfers were having a good time - I can't wait to try that. (Inside the flags is the safe area to swim - no rip tides.)
It was Sandwich Sunday this weekend - a sort of munch and mingle after church. We were asked to bring finger food. I confess - I like to make food that tastes good. I want to please people with my culinary skills, you know, make someone's day with a bite of something delicious. So I stressed a little about what to make for Sunday. I'm still laughing about it. I didn't have a thing in my cupboard to make anything exciting (creme brulee isn't exactly a finger food, but it's a croud pleaser) and did I mention that all of the stores close at 5 on Saturday, so there was no running to get a missing ingredient (or popsicle sticks and glue for a 6th grade bridge building project - thanks for the notice, Bryce) and thinking ahead is not one of my greatest skills right now. I keep thinking that will change when all of our stuff arrives . . . you can only blame so much on rental furniture.
So I threw in the towel and made boring old cinnamon rolls. Actually, it's one of my favorite recipes that I got from my friend Jill in Farmington. It makes a ton and is perfect for General Conference. What could be better than enjoying spiritual enlightenment while snuggling with my man, and eating my favorite comfort food?
So I was a little shocked when my boring cinnamon rolls were a hit. People kept coming up to me and asking "what are these?" Someone asked if they were coconut buns (what the?) and no less than 5 wanted the recipe. We're most definitely not in Kansas, Toto. I probably could have made peanut butter and jelly sandwiches and still had the same reaction though. (I need to find out what coconut buns are. . . )
But, in case you want the recipe, here it is.
Cinnamon Rolls
1 C water
2/3 C sugar
1 T salt
bring to a boil and add
1 C butter and let melt.
then add
3 C milk
in the mean time, add
2 T yeast to
1 C warm water
and let it get frothy, then add to the other liquids. add
4 beaten eggs and
12 C flour
(add 6 C and mix on low 30 sec, then faster 3 minutes. Add remaining flour and knead for 5 minutes)
Divide in 2 and place in 2 oiled bowls. Let rise until double (1 hr) then roll out and sprinkle with melted butter and cinnamon sugar.
Bake 350F (180 C) for 13 minutes. Makes 4 large cookie sheets.
Tastes great with cream cheese frosting.
And speaking of church, look who is passing the sacrament. When did I get old enough to have a 12 year old?
3 comments:
Coconut buns? Hmmmm, interesting! That is funny they were a hit! I remember in Spain they would always ask us how to make chocolate chip cookies-- I thought those were enjoyed worldwide!? I think I will try your cinnamon roll recipe! Yum.
So glad you posted the recipe....I have to confess I've NEVER made home made cinnamon rolls myself. I'll let you know how it goes!
Love your blog Juli....It always makes me chuckle. Your recipe sounds amazing. I will have to try it out.
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