03/18/2025
As Farmer’s Market season approaches, I thought I’d share answers to some common questions I get.
I’ve been baking since I was around 10 years old, and being in the kitchen is something I truly love. That’s why I enjoy offering what I make at the Markets! Breads and cookies take up most of my time, but one of the most frequent questions I hear is:
"Can I have your cinnamon roll recipe? Mine never turn out like yours!"
What I’ve found is that it’s usually not the recipe that makes the biggest difference. Over the years, I’ve tried more recipes than I can count, and honestly, most of them are pretty similar. I always end up going back to my grandma’s recipe—the one I’ve been making since I was about 12 years old.
The real secret? Ingredients and process.
Let’s Talk Ingredients
The most important ingredient is flour! Bread flour has a higher protein content and absorbs more liquid, which results in softer, moister rolls.
Also, choosing a recipe that includes eggs, butter, and milk will help create a soft, fluffy texture.
Temperature is Key
The temperature of your environment affects the dough. I like to run my dishwasher during the rising process and set my dough on the counter above it, or I use the bread-proofing setting on my oven.
Your liquid ingredient temperature is crucial. I prefer mine just a little warmer than body temperature. If your liquids are too hot, they’ll kill the yeast, and your dough won’t rise.
Yeast Matters
Always use fresh yeast! I prefer fast-rising yeast and buy mine in bulk.
Patience is Everything
Give your dough enough time to rise properly. It should double in size before you punch it down and roll it out.
When making the filling, I like my butter warm but not melted for the best consistency.
And don’t forget—let them rise again before baking for the fluffiest results!
Baking great cinnamon rolls isn’t just about the recipe—it’s about the process! I hope these tips help, and I can’t wait to see you at the Farmer’s Market!
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