i wish….

…..i could eat these right now!

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Tis a beautiful day today! I've been mostly just doing boring things like laundry, cleaning, and watching Master Chef Professionals! If you haven't ever watched that show, I say go now and do. It's very intense so beware! xo

NO-RISE STICKY BUNS

Oh my goodness! These sticky buns are so delicious and just melt in your mouth. I am so not a morning person, and so I think the biggest amazing thing about this recipe is that the dough does not have to rise at all like other recipes. Who wants to wake up at 6:00 to make something for 3 hours?! Not me. This will just take about 40 minutes total.

I got a recipe from here, however I did change a few things so as to be healthier.

First step: preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 9″ square pan ; or a 9″ x 2″ round cake pan (which should work fine so long as it’s a true 2″ deep: not 1 1/2″, not 1 3/4″).

To make the topping: Combine 1/4 cup melted butter with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Stir to combine. (Hard to make this sauce in a healthy version. You could probably just use coconut oil and stevia or honey) Add 2 tablespoons maple syrup. Stir to combine. Spread the syrup in the prepared pan, and sprinkle with 1/2 cup coarsely chopped pecans or walnuts. (I used chopped almonds!) Set the pan aside while you make the dough.

Stir together the following:

3 cups (12 3/4 ounces) Unbleached All-Purpose Flour (Next time I want to use oats blended to a flour consistency in a food  processor)
2 tablespoons granulated sugar ( I used truvia instead!)
1 1/4 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Next, warm 1 cup buttermilk just to lukewarm. Pour it atop the dry ingredients, along with 1/4 cup (4 tablespoons) melted butter. (I used coconut oil instead of the butter. Tastes just as good!) Add 1 teaspoon vanilla extract for flavor. Stir to combine. The dough will look very shaggy.

Transfer the dough to a floured surface; a rolling mat works well here. Knead it very briefly, just to smooth it out a bit.

Gently roll the dough into a 9” x 12” rectangle. Doesn't have to be perfect!

Brush the dough with water…and sprinkle with 1/2 cup brown sugar. Spread the sugar evenly over the dough. Optional: Sprinkle on some cinnamon!

Roll the dough into a log, starting with a longer edge. Pinch the seam closed as well as you can; it’ll be a bit messy, with sugar spilling out. That’s OK.

Then use a serrated knife to cut twelve 1” slices. Lay the slices in the prepared pan, atop the topping. OK, here comes the good part – no rising! Stick those buns right into the oven.

Bake the buns for 26 or until golden brown, and the topping is bubbling up around the edges. Remove from the oven. Immediately invert the pan onto a serving plate. Let the buns sit for about 15 seconds, then remove the pan.

Scrape out any topping that’s stuck in the pan, and spread it back onto the buns.

Enjoy warm with a fresh cup of coffee. Perfect for a stormy day! 

CHRISTMAS MORNING CREPES

Fruity for Breakfast, Savory for Brunch, Sweet for Dessert

Ingredients

2 cups flour

Pinch salt

2 tbsp. butter, cut into chickpea-sized pieces

6 tsp. sugar (I used a natural sweetener, Truvia) 

4 eggs

2 1/2 cups milk

olive oil

fillings (dark chocolate morsels, maple syrup, honey, jellies, blackberries, apples, etc. You can also do a cheeses or meats instead of sweet)

Instructions

1. • 1
     Put all of the dry ingredients into a bowl. Add the eggs and milk and stir briefly with a spoon. Mix with a hand mixer until the batter reaches a syrupy consistency.
   • 2
     Pour a tablespoon of vegetable oil into a non-stick pan and smear it with a paper towel. Keep the oiled paper towel handy for use between every three or four crepes. Heat the pan at high heat for about 2 minutes, then lower it to medium heat.
   • 3
     Pour a ladle full of batter into the pan and move the pan in a circular motion so that the batter spreads around. Flip the crepe after about one minute, when the first side is cooked. Cook the other side for about 20 seconds.
   • 4
     Add cheese, sugar, chocolate, fruit or other fillings.
   • 5
     Fold the crepe in half, then in half again in the other direction, to form a triangle.
     
     

     
     

     I found the recipe here and have tried it several times. Personally, I recommend making the batch the night before and refrigerate to save time. A very Merry Christmas to all of you out there! Stay safe out there,

     
     

     stephanie

Scrumptious Baked Blueberry Muffins

Ingredients: you'll need 1/4 cup oats, 1 egg, 1 tsp brown sugar, 1/4 cup (thawed or fresh) blueberries, splash of milk, dash of cinnamon, and white chocolate morsels.

Servings: I used a mini muffin pan and it made 6 mini muffins. Just double or triple the recipe to make however servings you desire!

1. Pr-heat oven to 350*.  

2. In a medium size bowl, mix in oats, egg, brown sugar, blueberries, milk and cinnamon. Stir with spoon until batter is smooth. 

            

3. Generously oil the muffin pan. You don't want your muffins to stick!

4. Cut or shred white chocolate, and sprinkle on top of muffins.  

5. Place pan in oven. Bake for 10-14 minutes or until lightly browned.  

6. Let set to cool for about 15 minutes. 7. Loosen sides of muffins with a little knife. 8. Place muffins onto cute, little plates and sprinkle with stevia for a pretty look.

These were so delicious that I wished I had made more. :)

Hope you enjoyed baking with me! xo