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Brioche Cinnamon Rolls

Note: I was sent a bottle of Nielsen-Massey Madagascar Bourbon Pure Vanilla Extract in order to write this post. Opinions are mine alone.

It seems like everyone has really taken to home baking while staying-at-home during this pandemic. I’ve been impressed with everyone’s sourdoughs, banana breads, and other baked goods! So why not add another awesome option to your repertoire: Cinnamon Rolls, or more specifically, Brioche Cinnamon Rolls!

Nielsen-Massey recently published a new video showing how to Knead Dough by Hand, which comes in handy while making this recipe.

This recipe for Brioche Cinnamon Rolls is based off a recipe from the Nielsen-Massey website as well.

Ingredients:

Dough:

2 tablespoons milk
2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast
1 2/3 cups flour, divided
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/4 teaspoon salt
3 large whole eggs, divided
7 tablespoons unsalted butter, cold, cubed

Cinnamon Roll Filling:

1 cup almond flour
1 egg white
1/4 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons plus 1 teaspoon unsalted butter, melted
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 teaspoons Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract
1/2 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Pure Almond Extract

Vanilla Icing:

2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2/3 cup powdered sugar
Pinch of salt
2 tablespoons milk
1 teaspoon Nielsen-Massey Nielsen-Massey Pure Vanilla Extract

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Hot Cross Buns

Today is Good Friday, which means it’s about time I shared a recipe for Hot Cross Buns!

Hot Cross Buns are a sweet slightly spiced bun with dried fruit. A cross made of icing is piped on top. They are traditionally made and served on Good Friday as a way to break the fasting associated with Lent. There are a bunch of superstitions surrounding hot cross buns. My favorite is that gifting a hot cross bun on Good Friday guarantees friendship between the recipient and gift giver for the year.

Hot Cross Buns aren’t exactly the easiest recipe; it took me most of the day to make them because you need time to let the dough rise. But these tasty little guys are worth it.

Bob’s Red Mill hooked me up with some of their awesome products to help make these hot cross buns, including active dry yeast, all-purpose flour, and currants.

Ingredients:

1/2 cup water
1/2 cup whole milk
1/2 cup sugar
4 1/2 teaspoons Bob’s Red Mill active dry yeast
1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted, plus more as needed
1 large egg yolk
1 1/2 teaspoons pure vanilla extract
3 cups Bob’s Red Mill unbleached all-purpose flour (13 ounces)
3/4 teaspoon fine salt
1/2 teaspoon grated nutmeg
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 cup Bob’s Red Mill black currants
1 egg beaten, for brushing
1 tablespoon whole milk, for brushing

Icing:

2 cups confectioners’ sugar
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon finely gated lemon zest
1 teaspoon almond extract

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Lamb Burgers with Feta-Mint Spread and Sweet Potato Fries

I’ve been in a bit of a cooking rut recently; I’ve had a difficult time figuring out what new recipes I want to try. Luckily, Cooking Light always has some inspiration for me. This time, it came in the form of a lamb burger.

This lamb burger recipe is actually half lamb/half beef and is really simple to make. I also made sweet potato fries as a side, super delicious!

Ingredients:

Burgers:
1/2 cup finely chopped onion
1/4 cup chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground cumin
8 ounces lean ground lamb
8 ounces 90% lean ground sirloin
Cooking spray
4 hamburger buns
1/4 cup plain fat-free Greek yogurt
2 tablespoons reduced-fat feta cheese, crumbled
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh mint
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 cup baby arugula

Fries:
1 large sweet potato, peeled
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

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