Christmas Breakfast

mslady

Hi folks,

Wondering if you lovely folk can help. I've been lovingly put forward (!) for Christmas breakfast in the in-laws - something "like cinnamon rolls" or similar.

From what I can see, cinnamon rolls take a decent amount of work, and I don't have time to do a test batch before the weekend - so I'd be wary of destroying them!

So - any suggestions for a simple pastry, or alternative breakfast for Christmas morning? Failing that - does anyone know where you can get decent, frozen croissants?

goz83

Nothing can beat a greasy fry-up on Christmas morning

HigginsJ

goz83 wrote: »

Nothing can beat a greasy fry-up on Christmas morning

This and only this is acceptable. Fill them up to keep everyone happy till dinner.

leahyl

We gonna have a fry on Christmas Eve morning cos I always find it's too much to have a big fry up on Christmas morning cos otherwise be too full when dinner time comes, what with all the picking at sweets too :pac:

But I have to say that this recipe from Gordon Ramsay looks delicious and doable - I think he uses day old croissants.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yv64abAJvEA

davo2001

leahyl wrote: »

We gonna have a fry on Christmas Eve morning cos I always find it's too much to have a big fry up on Christmas morning

Makes prefect sense............. wait what?

sullivk

Cinnamon rolls are handy enough if you use shop bought pastry. I know you can prepared croissants, pain au chocolate and cinnamon rolls I tesco, think they're the Jus-rol brand?

leahyl

davo2001 wrote: »

Makes prefect sense............. wait what?

What?

emc2

I've made these cinnamon rolls and they are easy to make and tasty. They freeze well too.

http://minimalistbaker.com/the-worlds-easiest-cinnamon-rolls/

SB_Part2

I've a recipe for cinnamon rolls that's really easy if you want me to PM it to you.

coylemj

SB_Part2 wrote: »

I've a recipe for cinnamon rolls that's really easy if you want me to PM it to you.

What's wrong with posting it here?

Whistlejacket

coylemj wrote: »

What's wrong with posting it here?

The world needs more cinnamon rolls SB, please post the recipe if you have time!

nom nom

mslady

sullivk wrote: »

Cinnamon rolls are handy enough if you use shop bought pastry.?

Oh I never thought of this - what would you use, puff pastry? Will defo check out the other frozen bits too!

I had been looking at that minimalist baker recipe emc2, good to know it works - did you use the vegan ingredients or sub for the dairy versions?

SB_Part2 - Yes please do post your recipe (but will totally accept a PM if you dont want to post for some reason!! )

sullivk

mslady wrote:

Oh I never thought of this - what would you use, puff pastry? Will defo check out the other frozen bits too!

I've used puff pastry in the past. The Jus-rol stuff is usually in the chilled section next to butters etc.

Tree

sullivk wrote: »

Cinnamon rolls are handy enough if you use shop bought pastry. I know you can prepared croissants, pain au chocolate and cinnamon rolls I tesco, think they're the Jus-rol brand?

I'd second the bake your own croissants etc from the chilled section of the supermarket. You could always paint a thick layer of butter/cinnamon/brown sugar on before rolling them....

SB_Part2

coylemj wrote: »

What's wrong with posting it here?

It's on my blog and I don't think blog post links are allowed.

Edit: I just copied it, duh.

Dough
500g (plus extra) white flour
200ml lukewarm milk
50g Light Brown Sugar
75g Softened Butter
25g Fresh Yeast or 7g Fast Action Dried Yeast
2 Eggs
Vegetable Oil

Filling
100g Chopped Walnuts (optional)
45g Softened Butter
100g Light Brown Sugar
1-2 tsp Ground Cinnamon

Glaze
120g Sifted Icing Sugar
1-2 Tablespoons Fresh Coffee
1/2 tsp Vanilla extract

Make the Dough
1. Add the 500g flour to a large bowl and crumble the yeast in. Add the lukewarm milk and let it stand for 10min.
2. Add in the sugar, butter and 1 egg. Mix until combined. If you’re not using a mixer it will take a few minutes. If the dough is very sticky add more flour in 20g at a time until it’s no longer sticky and can be handled easily.
3. Knead the dough for 10 mins until it’s smooth and elastic.
4. Put the dough in an oiled bowl and cover with a damp tea towel and leave for 90mins.

Make the Filling
Mix the sugar and cinnamon together

Second Proof of Dough
1. When the dough is ready, punch the air out of it and roll it on a floured surface into a rectangle roughly 30cm/12in long.
2. Spread the softened butter onto the dough and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture and chopped walnuts over it.
3. Roll the dough into a sausage shape. Cut into 12 equal slices using a sharp blade.
4. Place the slices with the spiral facing upwards in an oiled springform tin. Start with the outside and work your way in.
5. Cover with a damp tea towel and leave to prove again for 45mins.

Bake
1. Preheat the oven to 200C/Gas 6
2. Beat the remaining egg and brush the tops of the buns with egg glaze.
3. Bake the buns at 200C for 10 mins and then lower the oven to 180C and cook for another 20mins.

Make the Glaze
1. Mix the icing sugar with the vanilla and then add enough coffee so that you have a smooth but thick icing.
2. When the buns are done remove from the oven and pour over the glaze.

Mrs Fox

sullivk wrote: »

I've used puff pastry in the past. The Jus-rol stuff is usually in the chilled section next to butters etc.

Those are just like Barefoot Contessa's Cinnamon Rolls with pecan. I've done them before and they're amazing. Easy and tasty.

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mslady

You're all superstars, thank you! I think I'm going to go with the puff pastry, for time's sake, but will definitely be trying my hand at proper cinnamon rolls in the very near future!