We had a good walk at Willband again this morning. There were swans on the water and also flying overhead. Do you know that a group of swans on the water are called a bevy? In the air they are called a wedge ( probably because they fly in a V but really so do geese!) We were surprised that so few people were out walking but maybe they were put off by the forecast which was for rain and wind. That didn't start until nearly noon by which time we were back home.
DH cut down a large rug that was given to us (5X8'). We replaced the one inside the side door. this new one needed cutting down to size and he removed the baseboards so he could tuck the carpet underneath. It looks so nice now. While he was doing that I made cinnamon buns. They are not nearly as uniform in size as the ones below but they are good anyway. I always have trouble rolling out my dough. I roll and it springs back again. Any tips?
A new bouquet of flowers for the table. I was planning on making strawberry/rhubarb jam and had taken out the jars that you can see in the background. ( Of course I was using fruit from the freezer.)
That was my day. Thanks for coming by.
I tried to make cinnamon rolls once and it was catastrophic very difficult to roll the dough and was sticking a nightmare! 😂
ReplyDeleteI'm glad you got a nice new rug. I sure could use a nice warm cinnamon roll right now. Pretty flowers too! Have a nice Sunday. :)
ReplyDeleteI didn't know that about swans. You always give us some fun facts. The fact that my cinnamon rolls have always tasted okay but looked awful is why I found that new recipe I posted. These taste great and there's no rolling. A plus in my opinion.
ReplyDeleteYour flowers are lovely. Fresh flowers add so much brightness to a home don't they?
Blessings and hugs,
Betsy
Hi Granny Marigold, my name is Ivy and I just found you on Catherine's blog. When my dough springs back too much, for me, it often means I need to let the dough rest for a bit. Covering it with a tea towel and let it have a little rest. That often does the trick for me.
ReplyDeletePS: We love cinnamon rolls and will be making more soon. They are the best.
I'm sure your cinnamon rolls were imperfectly perfect. (:
ReplyDeleteI've never seen flying swans. Must be beautiful to see. My mouth is watering for cinnamon buns now. Pretty flowers for the table!!
ReplyDeleteI did not know that a group of swans on the water are called a bevy and in the air they are called a wedge!
ReplyDeleteI like your bouquet of flowers.
Regarding your cinnamon rolls:-
If your dough is springing back it sounds to me that it needs resting. Try covering it with a damp cloth or plastic wrap and let it rest for about 15-30 minutes before rolling. I think you should notice the difference immediately, your dough should be more cooperative :)
Happy baking.
All the best Jan
I love the quote! I love cinnamon rolls made my you more than made from others! Flying swans remember me of the wonderful Story of Selma Lagerlöff, where Nils Holgerson was flying with wild geese to North Sweden and back. Beautiful flowers for a happy soul *******
ReplyDeleteI don't remember ever making cinnamon rolls.... but for many years our family used part of our usual yeast bread dough to make loaves of cinnamon swirl bread in loaf pans, often with nuts in the swirls as well. Then we toasted it, spread on butter.... mm mm.. well, that was a long time ago! Nowadays I just make cinnamon toast occasionally :-)
ReplyDeleteI bet your cinnamon rolls looked just as good as those pictures, or maybe even better. They do make me hungry. I love your bouquet of flowers too. We are getting ready for Thanksgiving here. Will do turkey and all the trimmings, and a caramel apple pie and a pumpkin pie too. diane in northern wis
ReplyDeleteI've been thinking about making cinnamon buns too. I just haven't done it yet. :) Your bouquet of flowers is lovely.
ReplyDeleteI've never made cinnamon rolls but I do have a recipe from my husband's old neighbor, from when his was a young boy. The weather in Florida was never just right for making them. Maybe now that we are in the mountains, I can give it try.
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