No-Knead Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
Do you know what I call smart? Taking something from "works awesome" (No-Knead Bread) to the level of "KICK-ASS." Which is exactly what authors of the book 
Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
Oh yeah, and I hold them both directly responsible for the extra 3lbs I've just gained testing their recipes.
Keep reading for the recipe and a free cookbook drawing!
So, they've taken the 
basic No Knead Bread recipe and added 2 big concepts to it:
1) Make enough dough to store in the refrigerator for 2 weeks. Pinch off what you need and bake. Return the rest to refrig. This allows you to bake a loaf of artisan bread in as little as 20 minutes rest + 25 minute bake any day of the week. Perfect for spontaneous cooks like myself. Want dinner rolls for just 2 tonight? Pinch off a smaller chunk of dough. Plus, the "aging" of the dough produces the most amazing flavor, something that was lacking in the original No Knead bread.
2) Create over 100 different bread/pastry recipes, all no-knead. Um. Let me see if I can whet your appetite (I love the ones in red)
PEASANT LOAVES: Baguette, Batard, Pain d'Epi, Ciabatta, Crusty White Sandwich Loaf, Olive Bread, Caraway Swirl Rye, Limpa (Scandinavian bread wit honey and orange zest), Portuguese Corn Bread, English Granary Style, Oatmeal-Pumpkin, Raisin Walnut Oatmeal, Vermont Cheddar Bread, Caramelized Onion & Herb Dinner Rolls, Spinach Feta, Sun-Dried Tomato & Parmesan, Granola Bread, Roasted Garlic Potato Bread, Eastern European Potato Rye, Bagels, Bialys, Soft Pretzels, Montreal Bagels
FLATBREADS/PIZZAS: Pizza, Spinach & Cheese Calzone, Philadelphia Stromboli with Sausage, Prosciutto & Olive Oil Flatbread, Pissaladiere, Focaccia with Onion & Rosemary, Olive Fougasse, Fougasse Stuffed with Roasted Red Pepper, Sweet Provencal Flatbread with Anise Seeds, Pine-Nut Studded Polenta Flatbread, Arabic Za'atar Flatbread, Pita, Amenian Lavash, Moroccan Anise and Barley Flatbread, Naan, Scandinavian Rye Crisp bread
ENRICHED: Challah, Turban Shaped Challah with Raisins, Onion Pletzel, Sticky Pecan Caramel Rolls, Brioche, Brioche a Tete, Almond Brioche "Bostock", Brioche Filled with Chocolate Ganache, Beignets, Chocolate or Jam Filled Beignets, Panettone, Soft-Style American White, Buttermilk Bread, Cinnamon Raisin Bread, Chocolate Bread, Swiss Muesli Breakfast Bread, Sunflower Seed Breakfast Loaf, Chocolate Prune, Chocolate Raisin Babka, Apple & Pear Coffee Cake, Sunny Side up Apricot Pastry, Blueberry Lemon Curd Ring, Braided Raspberry Almond Cream Pastry, Cinnamon Twists
Wipe that drool off the keyboard!
The first recipe I tried was to satisfy my sweet tooth. I love the No-Knead Bread from Lahey, but after an entire year of spoiling myself with crusty, homemade round loaves, I yearned for a sweet bread. This Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Roll truly is a no-knead, no-brainer! Read the recipe first, then the free cookbook contest!
This is what orgasm on a plate looks like.
Master Dough
from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
The book contains several master dough recipes, and this is an enriched, sweet dough, perfect for a loaf of Challah (the braided dough) and the Sticky Rolls. You start by mixing the master dough first, Let that rest overnight in the refrigerator, then the next day, pinch off a cantaloupe sized hunk-o-dough to make your Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls! Return the rest to the refrigerator to use for another day.
1 3/4 cups lukewarm water
1 1/2 tbl instant yeast
1 1/2 tbl kosher salt (or 1 1/2 tsp table salt)
4 lg eggs, slightly beaten
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup unsalted butter, melted
7 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
In a large bowl, mix together the eggs, water, honey, melted butter, yeast and salt. Stir well with a wooden spoon. Add in the flour. STIR, BABY STIR!!! Stir until you don't see any more dry bits of flour (about a minute). Cover (not airtight) and stick it in the refrigerator overnight, or up to 4 days. The longer you let it fart around in the refrigerator (literally!), the better tasting the dough will be.
pssst....if you want, you can let it rise for 2 hours on the counter, pinch off the dough that you need to make your rolls. However, I've found that with only a 2-hour rise, the bread isn't very flavorful. Still good, but definitely not as good as if you had let it sit 1-4 days in the refrigerator.
NOTE: When you let the dough hang out in the refrigerator, it's not going to "rise" like a normal dough - it will look very similar to the photo below.
This is what the mixed dough looks like.
Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
adapted from Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
The photos I have on this post was the book's recipe followed exactly. However, the recipe below is modified it a bit, increasing the amount of caramel and amount of filling, as I like my rolls to be oozing, dripping of the sweet cinnamon butter and sugar. Due to popular demand, I'm cutting back on the butter! The recipe is as-is from the book!
Think of Cinnabon, that chain store found in every American mall, except EVEN BETTER.
The Dough
A cantaloupe sized chunk of the Master Dough (about 1.5 lbs)
The Gooey Sticky Caramel Topping
6 tbl unsalted butter, softened
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 cup brown sugar
30 pecan halves
The Heavenly Sweet Cinnamon Butter Filling
4 tbl unsalted butter, softened
1/4 cup sugar
1 tsp ground cinnamon
1/4 tsp freshly grated nutmeg
1/2 cup chopped and toasted pecans
pinch of freshly ground black pepper
9" square or round cake pan
The first thing you need to do is take that master dough out of the refrigerator, grab a small cantalope sized chunk of dough. Return the rest of it to the refrigerator to use another time (psst...get the book for all the other recipes using this dough!). Generously flour your hands and the dough. Shape the dough into a ball by stretching the surface of the dough and tucking it to the bottom all around, rotating hte ball a quarter-turn as you go. This creates a taut, smooth surface. Let the dough rest, covered with a towel to take the chill off while you prepare rest of ingredients.
While the dough is unchilling, mix the topping and the filling.
FOR THE TOPPING: Cream together the butter, salt and sugar. Spread this topping evenly on the bottom of the cake pan. Scatter with pecan halves (I used chopped pecans in my photos).
FOR THE FILLING: Cream together all ingredients except the pecans. Set aside.
Dust your counter with flour and roll out the dough with a rolling pin to 1/8" thick rectangle. Try to get it 13" x 17" I had trouble with the rectangle shape, so I we just rolled it into a large oval. Spread the sweet butter filling evenly on the surface. Scatter chopped pecans all over. Here is Andrew, the bad-ass baker boy at work. (hey, if your kid wants to eat sweets, make him cook or bake it himself - that's my rule!)
Roll it up, starting with the long side.
Flour your serrated knife and cut roll into 9 even pieces (square pan) or 8 pieces (round pan).
Set it in the pan on top of the caramel, cover with towel and rest for 1 hour
Preheat your oven to 350F. The book says to bake for 40 minutes, or until golden brown and well set in the center. But take a peek at the rolls around the 35 minute mark.
While still hot, run a knife round the edge of pan and invert immediately onto a plate. If you wait until it cools, the caramel will harden and it will be difficult to turn out.
YUM. Soft, pillowy dough. Sweet cinnamon and nutmeg butter dribbling down your chin. Sticky, gooey caramel. Crunchy pecans.
Wanna bite?
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The Free Cookbook!
Ok, so now that I've seduced you all into sweet, sticky, submission, do as I say and enter the contest!
Jeff and Zoe have generously offered 4 free cookbooks to give away. Which is AWESOME, considering the book is sold out in many stores and they are in their 3rd printing. (try Amazon: Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day
All you have to do is comment below and tell me which bread/pastry you would love to make from this book! The list of recipes is above. There are so many choices.
Random drawing takes place Friday, January 18th at 7pm. I'll take submissions until then.
Good luck!
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More No Knead!
The Original No Knead Bread
No Knead Pizza Dough: Pear & Gorgonzola Flatbread with Baby Arugula and Shaved Parmesan
No-Knead Nutella and Roasted Hazelnut Challah
January 12th, 2008 at 10:49 am
This sounds like a phenomenal book! I'm always looking for bread making shortcuts (you know besides picking up loaves from the bakery) since I'm really an abysmal bread maker.
Your sticky buns look scrumdiddlyumptious! Obviously your little helper is an accomplished baker
When I have a chance to pick up that book I'm definitely going to try the Vermont Cheddar Bread.
January 12th, 2008 at 10:53 am
Your sticky pecan caramel cinnamon rolls look so yummy. I would try to make the Caramelized Onion & Herb Dinner Rolls. It sounds like something I would really love.
January 12th, 2008 at 10:59 am
OMG I'm drooling. I've been thinking about sticky buns for weeks now and trying to fight the urge as I know the boyfriend won't eat any (some craziness about not liking sweets, go figure) and I'm afraid I might eat the whole batch on my own! The check is in the mail
The sticky pecan rolls would definitely be my first recipe from the book, but the caramelized onion and herb dinner rolls, bagels and prosciutto and olive oil flatbread are also calling my name...
I have to find this book!
January 12th, 2008 at 10:59 am
Oh, what's not to love about Roasted Garlic Potato Bread? That might be the secret weapon in the arsenal for seducing all those bread-phobic Atkins types back to the true path...
January 12th, 2008 at 11:05 am
This is not the site to read in the morning before breakfast!! Now I HAVE to go out and get cinnamon buns. Do you think PJs would be acceptable attire for my nearest mall?
Probably a better breakfast choice would be Swiss Muesli Breakfast Bread. That's what I would try...right after the Sticky Cinnamon Rolls.
January 12th, 2008 at 11:10 am
i LOVE challah, to be able to make it in 25 minutes would be phenomenal! that's even less time than it would take to get to the farmer's market to pick up a loaf.
your little sous chef did a great job!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:20 am
I want to try the Chocolate Prune bread and I somehow want to incorporate Armagnac!
Don't knock prunes...
January 12th, 2008 at 11:21 am
Could you also include a hanky as one of the prizes because I'm drooling. Goodness! I'm reading just after a late dinner and I can feel my mouth working overtime! Flooding my mouth with seas of saliva!
That Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls really whets my appetite. I'm more inclinde to try my hand at Cinnamon Raisin Bread. Maybe modify a little to make rolls or add some nuts. The possibility is really endless.
Thanks for organising the contest! Hope that I can win the prize
Cheers!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I'm not a big fan of bread, but my mother is...though the sticky pecan caramel cinnamon rolls may be just the thing to get me hooked!
Keep up the good work on your blog, I always get a good laugh..and have a great year!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:31 am
Do I have to pick just one? They all look soooo good. (Mr. Food reference...) The Brioche with chocolate ganache kinda made me go all scooby head for a minute... "Baroo???"
January 12th, 2008 at 11:32 am
That looks very, very yummy. And the Limpa sounds like something I'd love. I love bread, I love honey, and I love oranges. And I'm scandenavian, to boot!
I think stashing a small horde of dough in the fridge is a fantastic idea, too. Now to just clean it out a little...
January 12th, 2008 at 11:33 am
I'd love to try the Raisin Walnut Oatmeal bread. We love oatmeal with raisins for breakfast in the winter. Sounds great!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:39 am
Raisin Oatmeal for me! The no-knead part, pulls me in every time! I love making bread, it's great therapy and I'd love to add this book to my collection!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:44 am
I think I'll have to try and get my hands on a copy, there are too many delicious sounding bread types. Do you think there would be a possibility to change some into sourdough bread? The Blueberry Lemon Curd Ring, with a sourdough basis, would be heavenly...
January 12th, 2008 at 11:51 am
Just added your blog to bloglines last night (found it through a link to your Pho Ga) and can I just add my drool to the list. Do I have to pick just one? I'd love to make Ciabatta coz I buy it all the time.. great for vegemite sandwiches (cue Men at work)
January 12th, 2008 at 11:52 am
I am so tempted by the Limpa, and making rye crackrs has been on my things to make before I die list so I am intrigued by that one as well.
What a great book... I love no knead.
January 12th, 2008 at 11:58 am
Wow...this makes my cereal look like cat food (which my cat will love to hear...)!
Long time drooler, first time poster. That book looks incredible! I keep telling myself to make balanced meals (i.e. no cereal for dinner) and this book may just be the ticket to me eating an alternative all-carb diet! Hey, throw in some pecans, raisins, or chocolate, and the diet is instantly "balanced"!
January 12th, 2008 at 12:00 pm
The roasted garlic potato bread sounds yummy....we love garlic and we love bread.....no carb phobic people in this house.
Those cinnamon caramel pecan rolls will be on my table for breakfast tomorrow morning.
Thanks a lot.
January 12th, 2008 at 12:07 pm
I have heard quite a bit about this book. So far all good things. My free search of the book was so tempting.
Your buns look fantastic and hot. But you knew that!
I would like to try the Philadelphia Stromboli with sausage bread. Sounds intriguing.
(I hope I win, I hope I win, I hope I win! Are you accepting bribes? No?)
January 12th, 2008 at 12:09 pm
How does one go wrong with Roasted Garlic Potado Bread? Major Yum!
January 12th, 2008 at 12:16 pm
Wow, they all sound good. I'm thinking the sun dried tomato & parmesan. yumm....
January 12th, 2008 at 12:25 pm
I'd love to try the soft pretzels. Then I can stop making those (almost) exclusive trips to the mall to just to buy them from those commercial places.
Sad, but true.
January 12th, 2008 at 12:28 pm
Brioche a Tete for me. Making brioche is somewhat complicated, not to mention with no-knead method! I cannot wait to see the recipe!!
January 12th, 2008 at 12:34 pm
I LOVE all kinds of bread but am too lazy to spend much time making it. Bread! Bread! Bread!
January 12th, 2008 at 12:37 pm
OMG! I need this book! I love bread and there are no decent artisnal bakeries here. Publix and Atlanta Bread Co do not count. I've been dreaming about fresh long skinny baguettes all week. In fact I'm off to pick up more flour and make some bread tonight. So how big of a bucket do you need to keep in your fridge, and do you have a spare fridge in your garage or basement for prep foods? 'Oh honey.... We need to remodel the kitchen this spring... Oh and we need to make half the first floor into a kitchen. I'm gonna need that Sub Zero fridge, we saw last month.' Seriously, this is when my husband starts to wonder about me, when he asks how much fridge does a family of 3 need. Oh man, the calories in that one roll, that should be the daily count.
January 12th, 2008 at 12:39 pm
Are you mad, woman?!? I would make those Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls. Those things look better than sex. And, then, I'd definitely have to make some of those jam filled beignets. And then some ciabatta bread for my pannini press because, well, that stuff's just easy and yummy.
And then some of the flat breads...
Oh hell. I'd make everything, and I wouldn't stop until I was fat and happy.
January 12th, 2008 at 12:40 pm
I'd love to make the chocolate bread, and serve it warm with a smear of good raspberry preserves.
January 12th, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Some of my 2008 goals include bread items such as challah and bagels...so I would make those...but then there are things like Sweet Provencal Flatbread with Anise Seeds, Brioche Filled with Chocolate Ganache, Chocolate Bread, Sunflower Seed Breakfast Loaf which all catch my eye. I *will* be making these sticky pecan caramel cinnamon rolls though!
January 12th, 2008 at 12:53 pm
Omg! I finally gave in an tried the recipe and it's amazing. I *must* try this!
January 12th, 2008 at 12:58 pm
Spinach Feta Bread.
I had a great recipe for this, but I've lost it.
January 12th, 2008 at 1:00 pm
Umm...all of them! I love baking bread, but I never make the time to anymore. And I think I'd start with the pannettone. I've always been intrigued by them in their half-fruitcake/half-sweetbread glory. But if it has citron in it, I'm swapping that horrible stuff out with candied ginger and lemon peel!
January 12th, 2008 at 1:02 pm
Jaden, I can't believe you're doing this to me! I have been in firm negotiations with my body to start a diet on January 21st! Lemme see.. how many of these can I make before then? Well, I'm from New Orleans, so the beignets are a no brainer. I would definitely go for those first, and then, for the same reason, the Braided Raspberry Almond Cream Pastry sounds like it would make a perfect King Cake. Would just have to sprinkle on the purple, green, and gold sugars to make the traditional Mardi Gras delicacy. After that, it will definitely be diet time, BUT.. I have a sneaking suspicion that ALL of the pizza/flatbread recipes will work there as well. Also, I'm in love with the idea that I can pinch off enough to make one roll if I dang well feel like it! Thanks for steering us to this one, girl!
January 12th, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I truly believe this book is the answer to my prayers. I worship at the altar of the oven. But as of late, I have lapsed in my devotion.
January 12th, 2008 at 1:07 pm
me I'd try the Vermont Cheddar Bread,or the Caramelized Onion & Herb Dinner Rolls as we like dinner breads and breakfast breads too so the cinnamon rolls are gonna get tried tomorrow....
January 12th, 2008 at 1:12 pm
Oh my gosh. I would gain about 20 lbs I think. I love sweet breads but those salty ones are calling my name for sure.
I think I'd have to make the focaccia for my husband first but follow it up quickly with the stromboli for myself.
MmmMm
The pictures look wonderful! My mom absolutely loves Cinnabon pecan rolls so I think I'll be making this for her later today...
Thanks for the preview Jaden~
January 12th, 2008 at 1:14 pm
It would be fun to make pretzels with this! Mine would probably come out looking like mutants, but if they taste good, what the heck!
It's funny how this cookbook is sweeping the blogosphere. I'm seeing it everywhere. So of course I want it.
January 12th, 2008 at 1:16 pm
it's a toss up between the garlic rosemary and the cinnamon rolls (I'd have to omit the pecans, because my Freaky Consort is allergic to nuts)
January 12th, 2008 at 1:21 pm
The sticky rolls look incredible and I have that book on my Amazon wishlist!
I'd start with the naan recipe first, because after Asian food, Indian food is my favorite ethnic cuisine. I make a killer chana saag, but I've never managed to find a recipe for naan I like or that I can make relatively quickly.
My boyfriend read this and said, "Ooo, Vermont Cheese Bread?" with a gleam in his eye, so that'll be second, lol.
January 12th, 2008 at 1:30 pm
One word to describe it: insane!
I can't wait to read your secrets to photography...your pictures are just like you, gorgeous!
January 12th, 2008 at 1:35 pm
Hubba-hubba! Those are some gorgeous buns you've got there! They would be my first choice. "Would"? I mean, they ARE! The butter is out softening up right now. Next choice? Braided Raspberry Almond Creme Pastry, 'cause nuts are so healthy...we all need more nuts in our diet. Great book report, Jaden...you get an A+.
January 12th, 2008 at 1:36 pm
OHHHHHHH Running off to the store to buy honey. Also buying the book!
Thanks for your helpful review and new recipe leads. The Pho was fantastic, btw. Lunch again today!
Wow, I'm a fan of the No Knead bread version made by your dear little boy...sometimes add raisins, too. His photo kissing the dough goodnight always makes me smile.
Gwen in l.a.
http://www.pamperedchef.biz/betz
January 12th, 2008 at 1:42 pm
So, should I sue you or Jeff and Zoe if I gain 5 lbs just looking at those cinnamon rolls ;).
I think I will be making lot of Spinach and cheese calzones. Thats a family favorite :).
January 12th, 2008 at 1:45 pm
Would love to try your calzones and flatbread recipes. I love your photographs! Thanks for introducing us to this cookbook!
January 12th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I already have this book — just got it, in fact — and I haven't had time to try any of the recipes yet, so thanks for testing and posting about it. Now I'm anxious to dive right in. Unless you have any of those cinna-buns left over.....
January 12th, 2008 at 1:47 pm
I'd like to try the calzone and flatbread recipes. I love your photographs. Thanks for introducing us to another great cookbook!
January 12th, 2008 at 1:49 pm
Pumpernickel Date and Walnut bread. Yep, I think I'll start with that one! I grew up on pumpernickel bread slathered in cream cheese and red onions. I haven't been able to make a decent pumpernickel at home, but maybe, just maybe this is the one that changes it all!
Thanks for sharing the sticky pecan rolls! Love the no kneading - hate cleaning the mixer.
Ummm...Did you say Challah?
January 12th, 2008 at 2:01 pm
Must. Have. This. Cookbook! (Not that I need *much* coaxing to get a new cookbook, but thanks for the wonderful pics and description!) I can't wait to try these cinnamon rolls, the challah, naan, and Sunny Side up Apricot Pastry!!
January 12th, 2008 at 2:02 pm
Those caramel pecan rolls look like they would make a great breakfast for me...I'm starving!!! The Limpa sounds great, and I've never had it...but the honey and orange zest sounds great!
January 12th, 2008 at 2:19 pm
i cannot choose only one!!!! i wanna try the arabian za'atar flatbread, the naan, and the moorocan anise and barley flatbread...but then you have to have something sweet, so i would need the brioche filled with chocolate ganache! mmm...'kay, i'm drooling again!
January 12th, 2008 at 2:20 pm
Jaden, sweet and gooey turns me on! Those pecan rolls are first on my list. So many other tantalizing choices! The Jam Filled Beignets, the Sunny Side up Apricot Pastry, and the Apple & Pear Coffee Cake all look like winners. I love your website and look forward to your emails. Excellent writing and photographs.
January 12th, 2008 at 3:06 pm
I've made my fair share of cinnamon rolls, but none that sound as easy as this!! I would definitely be making this recipe - and load on the caramel for the sticky buns!!
January 12th, 2008 at 3:08 pm
Definitely the pissaladiere!
January 12th, 2008 at 3:35 pm
I've been dreaming about those Cinnabon rolls epecially as I am in a part of the world that doesn't have a franchise. Will definitely make the caramel pecan rolls as soon as I detach myself from the drool that has congealed on my computer table. Thanks for the cookbook offer - but even without it your site rocks!
January 12th, 2008 at 3:41 pm
I recently learned that I am allergic to nightshade vegetables and dairy... which means one of my favorite foods of ALL TIME is a no no for me now: PIZZA.
Surely, there must be something I can have that is reminiscent?
My oh my, but that prociutto and olive oil flatbread looks TEMPTING!
So, that is the first thing I would make. Except I'd use my friend's homemade sorpresa she gave me
January 12th, 2008 at 3:44 pm
I'm dying for the Vermont Cheddar Bread--nothing better with a hot bowl of homemade soup, like beef veggie or potato. Yum! I'm hungry already-of course, my husband is dying for something a little sweeter to go with cinnamon sugar toast; maybe I'll compromise if I win and bake him some of the beignets to remind him of our honeymoon!
January 12th, 2008 at 3:48 pm
man, you are making me soooo hungry!!!
I would love to start making bread. My mom used to make baguettes when i was a kid and my great-grandmother made the best rolls - no one has ever been able to repilcate them - she was one of those dash of this little of that bakers...
Anyways... I would totally love to make the Pain d'Epi, Batard, Naan and Cinnamon Raisin Bread... certainly would be a huge step up from the popovers that I do make - they are gawd-awful easy!
thanks and I am gonna try out the recipe shortly!
January 12th, 2008 at 3:56 pm
Soft Style American White — homemade sandwich bread here I come! And maybe I could sub in a little whole wheat flour for some extra flavor.
Also pita bread I haven't done yet - and those cinnamon rolls look delicious too! Quick, get me the book so I can start baking. :0)
January 12th, 2008 at 4:44 pm
Noooo! My New Year's resolution is to lay off the bread basket! Now I will have to try the ciabatta and the focaccia and the cinnamon buns!
January 12th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
My 2008 food goal is to (successfully) make sticky pecan cinnamon rolls...you are my answer! Send cookbook:)
January 12th, 2008 at 4:49 pm
Brioche filled with Chocolate Ganache sounds absolutely amazing. And those pecan rolls look wonderful!
January 12th, 2008 at 5:00 pm
Those sticky buns look so good!!! Though I kind of like kneading... From the book I think I would try the spicy pork buns first.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:08 pm
OLIVE BREAD!!!!!
I would do many, many things for olive bread. Many, many very illegal things.
Must... have... the olive bread...
Thanks a lot, Jaden, I may have to go buy the book now.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:10 pm
Roasted Garlic Potato Bread....Mmmm Mmm
January 12th, 2008 at 5:15 pm
Gotta try those No-Knead Sticky Pecan Caramel Cinnamon Rolls.
Jam-filled beignets afterwards.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:17 pm
The Vermont Cheddar bread sounds awesome! Thank goodness DH doesn't eat pecans or I would make those in a heartbeat!
Throwing my hat in for the cookbook drawing!
January 12th, 2008 at 5:20 pm
Wow those look amazing! Great to see your son earning getting involved. He's so adorable.
I think I'd love to see how the Sunny Side up Apricot Pastry would turn out.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:21 pm
From the flatbreads/pizza section, I want to make the Sweet Provencal Flatbread with Anise Seeds.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:26 pm
oooooooooooooooooooooh... *wipes off drool"
darn you Jaden!!! why are all your recipes and photos so enticing!!!
i'm off to scavenge in my pantry for the ingredients and if i don't have them all, i'll go grocery shopping tomorrow - and i just took an oath to lose five kilos... drat you!!!
i'd definitely go for either of the "caramelized onions and herbs dinner rolls or the Braided Raspberry Almond Cream Pastry...
sheesh. temptation is everywhere!!!
but i wouldn't mind falling prey to this one!!! *hinthint*
January 12th, 2008 at 5:29 pm
At first glance I thought that was a smoked brisket. Then my heart sank when I found it was not. I don't have a sweet tooth, it's a meat tooth.
Whar's yer other banner, thingy. ?
Biggles
January 12th, 2008 at 5:30 pm
Oh my, that looks delicious! Let me get a paper towel to wipe the drool off my keyboard here...
I would try making either the pizza or the foccacia with onion and rosemary.
January 12th, 2008 at 5:38 pm
My oh my, I would be in bread heaven if that book lived in my house. The Raisin Walnut Oatmeal would be first out of the oven, but the cinnamon rolls would be a close second.
What kind of chocolate bribe are we talking here?
January 12th, 2008 at 6:12 pm
Can I come over for a bite:-) I think I will bake your post with or without the book...but of course would love the book:-) First up...cinnamon rolls!!!
January 12th, 2008 at 6:14 pm
NOOOOO!!!!!!!
It's too tempting. Sweet sticky pecan bread...
I would be excited to get the Challah bread recipe; I've never made it before. I spend way too much money on buying the Publix bakery Challah.
January 12th, 2008 at 6:16 pm
OH MY GAWWDDD!! I just got myself one of those really nice + see through keyboard for my computer and you just made my drool all over it!!! May I send you the bill for the damage?!!! OMG! If you are my friend (as in I can go to house and gooble down the food you made) you would have to stand in front of all the food with a whip to stop me from scavenging away all the stuff ..lol...
OH boy! I forgot about the contest!! WOOHOOO... i love contests !! (even though i usually NEVER won nething from such stuff) tehehehe.... the "Brioche Filled with Chocolate Ganache" definetely win my heart!! it's not that i need another one of those calorie filled bomb (esp. knowing that it will go STRAIGHT to my thighs!)but hey ..I always break the rules!! bwahahah...
anyways ...hope i win this!! PICK ME PICK ME!!
CHEERS and have a good day!
Cecilia
January 12th, 2008 at 6:27 pm
How 'bout the Arabic Za'atar Flatbread? I recently picked up some Za'atar, and it's been sitting all lonely and unused in my cupboard (I don't think I've ever actually written that word out before... cup. board. huh...) waiting for some flatbread or some... uh... (?) something else to be sprinkled on. It's not for me. Really. It's for the poor, lonely, hyper-specific, trendy herb/spice mix. Pining away. In the dark. Alone and friendless.
January 12th, 2008 at 6:33 pm
I just might go off of my diet to make these cinnamom rolls!!!!!
January 12th, 2008 at 6:36 pm
I just might go off of my diet to make these cinnamon rolls!!!!!
January 12th, 2008 at 6:38 pm
I love all the recipes you have listed, Jaden. But 'Sweet Provencal Flatbread with Anise Seeds' and 'Panettone' call to me. Sticky buns look so good. But Andrew looks a lot sweeter than those rolls
January 12th, 2008 at 6:41 pm
Love your posts!
Defininitely the Tapenade French loaf. Olives were made to be included in bread!
January 12th, 2008 at 6:47 pm
chocolate babka, I've tried making it but it didn't come out just right.
January 12th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
whoops pressed enter before I finished...so I want to see what their recipe is like.
January 12th, 2008 at 6:56 pm
Naan, definitely, yum. My hubbie is from the subcontinent and although he says he is happy to be living here in the midwest eating meatloaf and other American comfort food with me, the combination of giddiness and drool that he exudes whenever we go to Indian restaurants betrays his true feelings. Although I can make some passable curries that remind him of home, every time that I have attempted naan results in cardboard-tasting frisbees of tooth-breaking rock, one of which I suspect actually broke our trash compactor... A simple, delicious, no-knead naan has the potential to save my marriage...
January 12th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
Here in Wisconsin good bagels are thin on the ground, so I'd probably most like to try the bagels from the book. Especially if that recipe looks as easy as the sticky buns!
January 12th, 2008 at 7:02 pm
That roasted garlic potato bread just sounds too good to be true. I mean, just the name!
January 12th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I'm so glad you made these. They look fabulous! I got this book for Xmas and I haven't had time to make anything from it yet. Now, I guess I'll have to make time.
January 12th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
I love baking bread and hope I win one of the cookbooks. My family would love the Spinach Feta Bread. I can't wait to make the sticky buns!
January 12th, 2008 at 7:25 pm
I'd have to go with the Chocolate or Jam Filled Beignets. Because, hello...bread dough...filled with chocolate...and deep fried...mercy.
January 12th, 2008 at 7:42 pm
Sigh..I guess the diet will simply have to wait. I have a soft spot for savory bread so I would definately make the pissaladiere. I can't wait to try these recipes!
January 12th, 2008 at 7:43 pm
Oh that looks so tasty. I would love to make the Brioche filled with chocolate ganache... mmm...
January 12th, 2008 at 7:58 pm
Your blogs definitely put a smile on my face, cute sense of humor! Baked that rustic bread with my 3 year old son, it's a big success. We look forward to baking more bread from your blog...what an inspiration! Waiting patiently for the Challah bread recipe, of course I could just fish for one online, but heck, your blog is more fascinating. Keep it up SK!!! Oh yes, we are going to bake the Cinnamon Rolls for tomorrow, can't wait!
January 12th, 2008 at 8:01 pm
baking bread has made it impossible for me to eat store bought bread now.
i would make spinach feta bread first
January 12th, 2008 at 8:20 pm
I discovered your blog through Tastespotting, originally it was the no-knead bread recipe that drew me in (I showed my 5 year old the pictures of Andrew baking, to pique his interest). Now I'm drawn back again- by more bread.
I think it's a sign.
The recipes all look fantastic, but I must say that the Vermont Cheddar bread made my mouth water. I love a good cheese bread.
I think this sticky bun recipe might be murder on my waistline, but it'll be worth it...
January 12th, 2008 at 8:42 pm
wow - what's in a Portuguese Cornbread? I'd love to try that one!!
Got my Spam package yesterday - thanks so much for the goodies!
Now I have to switch gears and make cinnamon rolls. Yum!
January 12th, 2008 at 9:03 pm
Wow! Imagine the great quality French Toast recipes that could come from this vast selection. I'd start with the basic challah and work from there.
January 12th, 2008 at 9:07 pm
Gawd! Too many scrumptious offerings to chose just one! Well, for breakfast, I'd start off with the Braided Almond Cream Pastry followed by the Philadelphia Stromboli with Sausage, Prosciutto and Olive Oil Flatbread for lunch. I think a soft pretzel would make a good mid-afternoon snack. Pizza for dinner and ending with a Brioche filled with Chocolate Ganache.
Considering, it takes so little time to make all of this deliciousness, I still have plenty of time left to work it all off at the gym!
January 12th, 2008 at 9:12 pm
Sun-dried tomatoes and Parmesan for me, please!!
January 12th, 2008 at 9:16 pm
Oh my! Oh MY! (I feel like Mr.Toad with a new motorcar!) I would probably have to start off with Roasted Garlic Potato Bread, then Spinach Feta and just go from there through the whole lot! So much for New Year's resolutions!!
January 12th, 2008 at 9:22 pm
Couldn't you add some nice dark shaved chocolate to the pecan rolls and really add some weight? Or, use some hazelnuts with the chocolate. Yum - tomorrow first thing, that dough is going to be made and used! And who is going to clean this keyboard?
January 12th, 2008 at 9:25 pm
Homemade pizza in less time than it takes to call and wait? That's my idea of no-knead bread nirvana.
January 12th, 2008 at 9:29 pm
Yum Yum Yum. I'm going to make the dough right now for tomorrow morning. Those cinnamon rolls look divine.
I'd like to do the pretzels, and the naan, and the beignets, and the Limpa, and the...
Yes. Everything.
Thank you!
~Lysne (rhymes with Disney)
January 12th, 2008 at 9:42 pm
Oh YUM — those rolls look incredible! There are a whole bunch from that list of recipes that I'd love to make — but I think Pine-Nut Studded Polenta Flatbread sounds just incredible. YUM!
January 12th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
Oh sticky buns...my downfall. You had me at hello, but then you had to bring out the big guns. Three words and I'm all twitterpated - chocolate filled beignet. Where do I sign up!!!
January 12th, 2008 at 10:02 pm
I should point out this technique isn't new- my grandmother had a "refrigerator dough" that kept in the fridge for weeks and which she used for everything from dinner rolls to (amazing) sticky buns. Yours look equally drool-worthy.
My first choices from the book would probably be the sweet Provencal bread with anise and the chocolate prune bread. They sound so interesting.
January 12th, 2008 at 10:25 pm
girl. i vowed to purge the need of sweets in my life. forever. not even chai latte from the evil coffee company. however, this post confirms my terrible desire to try these. one of Flay's recent throw down's was against the gal titled the world's best sticky cinnamon roll maker. she beat him. yours look damn close. i'll let you know how mine work out too... hmm hmm hmm. this will make up for the lacking opposite sex sweet i'm being injected!
January 12th, 2008 at 10:37 pm
You had me at "Chocolate or Jam Filled Beignets"!
January 12th, 2008 at 10:52 pm
I'd love to be able to have fresh breads and pastries for breakfasts. I'd start with the onion pletzel.
January 12th, 2008 at 11:10 pm
Oh my! I am weak in the knees...yum!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:11 pm
I'm going for the bagels. Can't get 'em here. So, gotta make 'em. Might try the Montreal version as well. Then again I think I'll try all the recipes I can get ingredients for!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:16 pm
I just had spinach and chickpea curry tonight and it was missing some kickass naan, so naan it is!
Oh dear, now I can't stop thinking about these sticky pecan caramel cinnamon rolls... (but who said that was a bad thing?)
January 12th, 2008 at 11:17 pm
Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Would love to try all the recipes. I just mixed up a batch of dough, and will try out the cinnamon rolls for a start. I love fresh bread!
January 12th, 2008 at 11:24 pm
WOW! I immediate went to the kitchen to make the dough so I can have warm pecan rolls tomorrow morning. YUUUUMMMY.
I would also love to try to make the Swiss Muesli Breakfast bread. I must have this book! I love the fact that it's so easy and uses the no knead bread concept. *heart*
January 12th, 2008 at 11:28 pm
I would love to make almost all the breads listed but I think Sunflower Seed Breakfast Loaf sounds interesting! I love love love sunflower seeds and the idea of them in a breakfast loaf sounds too good not to try!
Love your blog (looooong time lurker)! I want to be you when I grow up :o) Okay, I'm 35 but still, you rock and I love the way you write and the food you make. I'll go back to lurker mode now.
January 13th, 2008 at 12:07 am
Hmm, aside from the most delicious looking cinnamon rolls, I would love to make Brioche Filled with Chocolate Ganache (anything with chocolate right?). I've only tried my hand at making bread once, but I had a lot of fun with it. I'm really enjoying your posts by the way - I signed up through email a few days ago.
January 13th, 2008 at 12:20 am
I am really intrigued by this book. I think I'd have to try the Brioche Filled with Chocolate Ganache.
January 13th, 2008 at 12:27 am
What a recipe! I have been looking for a no fuss recipe for a roll for AGES! That's a definite MUST TRY!
Recipe from the book I would like to try: Spinach Feta, Sun-Dried Tomato & Parmesan loaf!!! That combi will be a killer for a dinner party I think!
January 13th, 2008 at 12:30 am
Oooh...this might actually get me baking again...I think I'd love to try the Roasted Garlic Potato Bread, but that's only one of many that sound delicious!
January 13th, 2008 at 12:35 am
Your sticky cinnamon rolls look soo yummmy!!
And Andrew looks soo cute as a baker boy. This book seems to be absolutely wonderful. It's going to be so much fun baking all the recipes! I'd especially love to make the Limpa and Chocolate Raisin Babka. They sound so delicious!!!
January 13th, 2008 at 12:47 am
Looks like a great book!
I've been looking for a Brioche recipe for ages, so that's what I'd try first — followed by bagels, and probably a blueberry lemon curd ring (Blueberries + lemons? I can't resist!). Any anything chocolate. And...
January 13th, 2008 at 1:01 am
Raisin Walnut Oatmeal sounds like some good eatin'!
January 13th, 2008 at 1:08 am
ooops, sorry about the drool...lol! the pics are amazing and so are you. i don't think i have the guts to bake these, really! i truly envy all you bakers out there, the way you turn a messy, gooey-looking dough to yummy perfection! great job steamy!
January 13th, 2008 at 1:08 am
I would make those orgasmic cinnamon rolls!
January 13th, 2008 at 1:09 am
by the way, andrew, you rock!!!!
January 13th, 2008 at 1:24 am
I would have to make the Ciabatta. I can hardly find it any where, so having it fresh from my oven would be so nice.
January 13th, 2008 at 1:38 am
I'd love to make the brioche...I'm looking for a good brioche recipe, and I loved the concept of the no-knead dough. I made the no-knead dough once, but I actually thought that the bread was rather tasteless, although the crust was brilliant. Hopefully, these recipes, with their yummy sounding additions, will be better!
January 13th, 2008 at 2:07 am
Definately the pecan cinnamon rolls....I've always wanted to give breadmaking a try and this would be a wonderful book! Pick me!
January 13th, 2008 at 2:35 am
OMG, if not for my diabetes, you would have made me go make those sticky buns right here and now. But I'd love to make the peasant loaves — crusty white sandwich loaf first then baguette, ciabatta, and all the rest. I'm a weekend cook who has just started baking bread and so this book would be perfect. Andrew, I'm your No. 1 fan, please pick my name
January 13th, 2008 at 3:11 am
I would make a chocolate crossiant type thing or use spam as filling and make my own version of baked spam manpua!
January 13th, 2008 at 4:02 am
I'd have to go with the beignets first. I think they'd be great for my wife and I to share at work (with everyone I'm not that cruel).
January 13th, 2008 at 4:40 am
Mmm...you had me at the Cinnamon rolls - but since Challah is on my 2008 list, I'd love to make that from this cookbook!
January 13th, 2008 at 5:29 am
Sticky pecan caramel rolls first, then the spinach and cheese calzones. It all sounds so wonderful. Thanks!
January 13th, 2008 at 5:55 am
Arabic Za'atar Flatbread. I have a precious stash of za'atar given to me a s a gift from my cousin's mother-in-law and this would put it to great use!
January 13th, 2008 at 8:46 am
Yeah, gotta wipe the drool off the keyboard ... else that's TWO $60 keyboards of mine YOU have ruined inside of a week!
I LOVE the rolls at Cinnabon, to the point where I also brew some of their ground coffee at home on occasion. I'm planning on trying the recipe you've posted here because it looks so DAMN good!
So ... just toss one of the books in the box you're sending already ... there, that's a good girl ...
January 13th, 2008 at 9:26 am
I need this cookbook as I'm 6 months pregnant today and my ass lives for carbs. Plus it will help save the environment-honest! If I can make them myself then my husband will save on gas money by not needing to drive around to fufill my cravings.
(It was worth a try, wasn't it?
)
January 13th, 2008 at 9:47 am
Hey all: Thanks for all your enthusiasm, I'm blown away by it. I'm Jeff Hertzberg, one of the co-authors of "Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day." You can post questions about our book and method to any "Comments" link at our website, at http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com, or you can post them right here... I'll be checking out Jaden's site for the forseeable future!
Someone above asked about sourdough. Our doughs begin to take on sourdough characteristics toward the second half of their storage cycle in the refrigerator. But if you want to jumpstart the sourdough process, there are two things you can do:
1. Don't wash out your mixing vessel (bucket or bowl). That way, you save a bit of time, AND you'll be seeding your new stuff with pre-fermented dough that has some sour characteristics already.
2. Save about a half-cup of dough from your last batch and throuw it into your water for the new batch. Same idea as #1, but you'll get a larger boost of flavor.
Someone else asked about whether the bread could save their marriage. Hmm. All I can say is that people really notice it when you do something beautiful for them. Really.
Jeff Hertzberg http://www.artisanbreadinfive.com
January 13th, 2008 at 10:16 am
First up: Sun-dried tomato and parmesan - 2 of my most favorite flavors. Then when I am off of my "no sweet today" regimen the pecan cinnamon rolls.
January 13th, 2008 at 10:33 am
I know it sounds boring but I'd like to try the bagels. We've made them before but they don't even taste close to "professionally" made ones I've had. So obviously there is something I'm missing - and hopefully this book will help!
January 13th, 2008 at 10:40 am
Wow Jaden,
Your sticky buns look amazing! Thank you for trying this out and sharing with your readers. I'm so pleased that they are intrigued to try it, but with buns like that who could resist.
Try the sticky caramel rolls made with the rich buttery brioche and they will be an addiction!
For those who have the book be sure to check out our websites to read the errata sheet. Those sneaky mistakes that didn't get caught in the editing are listed at http://www.zoebakes.com as well.
Thanks! Zoe Francois (co-author)
January 13th, 2008 at 11:06 am
Zoe, I thought about saying that ... but if I were to write, "Wow Jaden, Your sticky buns look amazing!", Scott would hunt me down!
January 13th, 2008 at 11:09 am
I'm always looking for something new to serve at the next brunch gathering at my house. I now know what's next. This looks outstanding!
January 13th, 2008 at 11:11 am
Yes, we girls can get away with that kinda' talk! Not to mention it is so TRUE!
Zoe
January 13th, 2008 at 11:23 am
Chocolate-filled beignets! I must make that. And brioche with chocolate ganache with the leftover dough.
January 13th, 2008 at 11:28 am
I would love to make the Oatmeal-Pumpkin bread.
January 13th, 2008 at 11:40 am
Wow. I hope they get this one at our library as our cookbook budget is nonexistent right now! (I checked but they don't have it yet...)
The spinach feta sounds good, but...Arabic Za-atar flatbread...MMMM... I'd really love to make and eat that one.
January 13th, 2008 at 12:35 pm
I have to pick one? I don't think so! I've never made my own bread, but the no-knead post, and this book might help remedy that.
January 13th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Gee, Mrs Steamy, you're breaking the blog with this contest. I'd like to bake the caramelized onion and herb dinner rolls. They sound like something I could just sink my teeth into while reading an unputdownable book — without bothering with the rest of dinner. The caramelized onion would give it spicy sweetness and the herbs aroma and health-ooziness.
January 13th, 2008 at 1:09 pm
Wow, those look amazing!!
I've had a hankering for soft pretzels lately, and an easy no fuss recipe would be so great.
And homemade Rye Crisp? Sign me up!
January 13th, 2008 at 1:19 pm
I love me some sticky goodness. I am going to make a good double batch so I can have some all week long. I can't wait.
That book looks amazing. I can't wait to get my hands on it.
January 13th, 2008 at 2:21 pm
Ha! Great minds think alike. I posted about the 5-minute bread on Friday--one of the biggest reasons I'm excited about the recipe is that it will allow me to make sticky buns for breakfast without getting up at 4 am. Not that I need to be eating sticky buns, but that's a different problem!
January 13th, 2008 at 2:50 pm
I'll go for something simple and basic, I'm a crusty white sandwich loaf or baguette person, that what I would like to try.
January 13th, 2008 at 4:08 pm
My stomach is grumbling already!
Those sticky buns look delic! I would love to make the Challah or the Brioche - to of my favoritested breads...
I have a great recipe for pumpkin bread pudding that would put extra challah to good, yummy use...
January 13th, 2008 at 4:26 pm
I'd love to try the recipes for Baguette, Batard, Pain d'Epi, Ciabatta, Bialys, Soft Pretzels, Pizza, Olive Fougasse, Arabic Za'atar Flatbread, Amenian Lavash, Chocolate Filled Beignets, Sticky Pecan Caramel Rolls
January 13th, 2008 at 4:45 pm
Oooh, my God, an orgasm on a plate...spare me the visuals! However, the Blueberry Lemon Curd Ring would do it for me!
THANKS for your wonderful blog...always checking every few days to see what and who you are into next!
You would make THE VERY BEST next Food Network TV chef with her own series!
January 13th, 2008 at 5:39 pm
I can only choose one?! Okay, um...um...(sigh, close eyes and point at screen). Vermont Cheddar Bread! Yay! (Actually I would have said 'yay' no matter which one it was).
January 13th, 2008 at 5:46 pm
Oh my goodness Jaden, those looks amazing. All you recipes do, really. I may have to make these for my houseguests next weekend.
I'd love to win a book, too!
This book sounds like a self-help book that promises to change your life, but I'd love to learn the secret to baking bread without slaving in the kitchen all day.
January 13th, 2008 at 6:01 pm
All the recipes sound good, but the one I'd love to make would be Braided Raspberry Almond Cream Pastry.
Loving the blog as usual Jaden!
January 13th, 2008 at 7:01 pm
I am excited to try all the flatbread recipes, great for scooping up hummus or taboule. If I had to choose one, it would probably be the Arabic Za'atar Flatbread. Keep all the delicious looking recipes coming.
January 13th, 2008 at 7:05 pm
I'd definitely have to try the spinach-feta bread first, I think. We've been on a fried-egg-sandwich kick lately for some reason, and the spinach-feta sounds like it'd be good toasted.
January 13th, 2008 at 7:10 pm
Jaden,
My pick would be the chocolate/jam filled beignets. I was lucky to visit New Orleans as a child and remember hot, fresh beignets for breakfast.
Keep the great recipes coming!
January 13th, 2008 at 7:16 pm
Mmmmm..
I've been searching for a good Olive bread recipe and anything that can cover olive bread AND a chocolate bread! *drool*
January 13th, 2008 at 8:05 pm
The za'atar flatbread, since I just replenished my supply of Jordanian za'atar. (And, hey, it comes pre-recommended!)
The cinnamon buns look outrageous. In a good way.
January 13th, 2008 at 8:31 pm
I love the idea of having the dough in the frig ready to go. I love fresh bread, but never seem to find the time. My kitchen time is limited right now by a 21-month-old who thinks my walking into the kitchen is her cue to be picked up.
I still have fantasies about a brioche and sausge sandwich I bought at a little bakery near the bus stop at Versailles. I was just out of college and broke, but that was the most amazing sandwich. I'd make brioche first, and the one with the chocolate ganache second.
January 13th, 2008 at 8:37 pm
Those cinnamon rolls look delicious, I will be trying them soon.
And as for the contest - I'd love to make the chocolate raisin babka, in honor of one of my favorite Seinfeld episodes.
January 13th, 2008 at 9:05 pm
I would definitely like to try the Pain d'Epi because it is such a beautiful bread.
January 13th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
I have a huge sweet tooth and chocolate is my middle name so I'm sure I'd try the Brioche filled with chocolate ganache first!
January 13th, 2008 at 9:30 pm
Neat trick to cut the rolled up dough. I just mark where I want to cut the dough, then slip a