Cinnamon rolls fresh out of the oven are simply irresistible. Add some raisins spiked with dark rum and a rum glaze for an alcoholic twist. From good to great, right? Well in my dessert-minded imagination, I was smiling as my teeth were sinking into one of these yeasty rolls. A smile-bite. I had such high hopes for this recipe, but my tumultuous relationship with yeast quickly squelched those dreams. When the dough did not double in size after the first rise, I knew something had gone awry. It grew – just not enough. Just like a proud parent turns a blind eye to their child's faults, I just crossed my fingers in a state of denial and proceeded rolling and cutting and baking away. "They'll be fine after I bake them," I thought as I consoled myself. My biggest fear was realized once they came out of the oven. They were far from the Cinnabon wannabes that I had imagined… more dense like store bought cinnamon rolls. Arg… that darn yeast! I'll get you next time!
12 Comments
Days2008
27 Jun 2008 05:06 pm
[this is good] Unfortunately, I just inhaled a bag of large Doritos. I wish I used the calories on this cinnamon roll instead!
lilythelily
27 Jun 2008 05:06 pm
[this is good] I can’t resist Rum Raisin + Cinnamon combination!
Purplesque
27 Jun 2008 09:06 pm
[this is good] I’m not a big fan of cinnamon rolls, but these look scrumptious.
Singing Horse
27 Jun 2008 10:06 pm
[this is good] Oh, forgive the yeast. This looks perfectly irresistible! The cinnomon rolls look really really really really good! Wow! Wow! Wow! Sorry, I had to say it three times.
Elly
28 Jun 2008 06:06 am
I have so little experience with yeast so it always worries me, too. These still look great, though, and I bet they tasted great too. Cinnamon rolls have been on my to-try list for ages but I am worried that I will either screw them up or eat them all (or both).
Food Rockz Man
28 Jun 2008 07:06 pm
Booze with breakfast . . . brilliant! Yes, you’ll get it next time. I love the plate/bowl. Where’d ya get it?
Patricia Scarpin
30 Jun 2008 11:06 am
It looks pretty good to me, Julie! YUM!
julie
30 Jun 2008 05:06 pm
lol Elly… I messed them up AND had to eat them all!
julie
30 Jun 2008 05:06 pm
Hiya FRM. Aww this ol’ thing. Like most of my plates, it’s also from Ikea. Booze makes everything better. Words to live by.
MoOgooGuypAN
01 Jul 2008 12:07 pm
Hey where’s the recipe? I luv “sin-a-man” rolls. I usually just pick them up form the local Cinnabon. Love to have them with coffee or just about anytime. I’m sure the rum raisins make them all the more better.
julie
02 Jul 2008 06:07 pm
I used this recipe:
http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/CINNAMON-ROLLS-WITH-CREAM-CHEESE-GLAZE-241631
As for the raisins..
that would be about 1/2 cup of raisins with 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 1/4 cup of dark rum and 1/2 cup of water. Bring to a boil and turn it off to steep until the raisins plump up. Drain well.
White On Rice Couple
04 Jul 2008 10:07 am
[c’est top] Rum and raisin are such a perfect combo in a cinnamon roll! I’m always stuck with using my same cinnamon apple combo, but now this new rum inspiration has got me really excited!
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