Weekend Cooking: I Love Cinnamon Rolls!
I Love Cinnamon Rolls!, by Judith Fertig, is the ultimate cookbook for cinnamon roll lovers everywhere! This small, square cookbook is jam packed with every cinnamon roll variation you can imagine. The book starts out with the basics informing readers of the anatomy of a cinnamon roll (the pan sauce, the dough, the filling and the topping), ingredients every cinnamon roll lover should keep on hand, and an overview of the process of creating these delectable treats.
This cookbook is chock full of recipes, including vegan, whole wheat, and gluten free versions. Most (but not all) recipes feature mouthwatering photos and quite a few include variations to try. There are recipes that include such goodies as pumpkin, cranberry-orange, and banana, just to name a few, so there’s sure to be a recipe to please just about everyone. With eight dough recipes – easy, traditional, no-knead, thin strudel, vegan, whole wheat, gluten-free, and danish - and an array of fillings and glazes, it’s easy for even the most novice baker to create their own signature cinnamon roll with this wonderful cookbook.
When I Love Cinnamon Rolls! appeared in my mailbox, I was really excited (because, really, who doesn’t love cinnamon rolls?) and also a little intimidated because cinnamon rolls contain yeast and yeast, and I don’t always get along so well. As I looked through the cookbook I drooled a little and found a few recipes without yeast and decided I would try one of them. Before I had a chance, Vance spied the cookbook and dropped several hints that he thought the Classic Cinnamon Rolls looked fabulous. Being the wonderful mother that I am, I figured I had nothing to lose by giving them a try and I’m here to tell you, they were easy and absolutely delicious! I made and kneaded the dough in my stand mixer and it was a snap. I stored the few that were left over in a zip-loc bag and they kept for several days and reheated well in the microwave. I didn’t think to take a picture until after we’d dug in but, believe me when I say, these tasted even better than they looked! This recipe is a definite keeper. I can’t wait to try more of the recipes in this wonderful cookbook.
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This cookbook looks amazing! I love cinnamon rolls and seriously miss having a Cinnabon nearby in the UK. I think having these recipes might help make up for that.
Great review. I’m trying to get enough ambition/courage to try one from here this week.
Between you and Candace, you have me craving them!
This is the perfect time of year for this cookbook (and I’m with you on the yeast thing).
CInnamon rolls and fall seem to go together. I am always looking for simple, delicious recipes for holiday mornings. Thanks for sharing.
WOW!! Those cinnamon rolls look heavenly and I want to dive into the pan right now!!!
Yum! That looks DELISH!
YUM! This book would be dangerous in my hands.
Wonderful review! The scent of cinnamon rolls in the morning is heavenly.
Oh man. I do love these things. They aren’t that good for me, but sometimes you just have to have one. I’m having a serious craving now, thanks…
Look at you working with yeast!! It’s awesome how easy these recipes are. Now I want to make one of the European-style desserts.
With both you and Beth F giving this one a thumbs up this weekend, I will definitely be on the look-out for the book.
I’m a little intimidated with baking with yeast as well so I’m glad to hear that this recipe worked for you. They look delicious!
I love baking with yeast and they look delicious! Thanks for sharing this recipe book.
How perfect is that? I love cook books that are dedicated to one thing…and the pan f tools looks amazing!
They look scrumptious!! My mouth is watering just looking at them, and here I am on a diet. I like the sound of the variations especially the banana. This book is going on my wishlist for when I reach my goal!! Have one for me lol.
I love cinnamon rolls too, but a whole cookbook on them has be curious:)
Those look so fabulously delicious! Must have cinnamon rolls now!
These look absolutely delicious! Now I want cinnamon rolls. Might have to make some for the upcoming read-a-thon. =)
They look so good! For some strange reason, I’m craving a cinnamon roll right now… LOL
No kids at home makes it hard for me to justify making cinnamon rolls, but those do look really, really good!
A cookbook devoted to cinnamon rolls looks good to me!!!
I love cinnamon rolls but have never been brave enough to make them since I too have a yeast phobia! Since your recipe turned out so well, I just may have to get a copy of this book and give them a try!
I have a big fear of yeast too but after seeing how wonderful your rolls turned out, I just may have to give cinnamon rolls a try! This book sounds wonderful!
What are you trying to do to me?! I just joined WW!
Your cinnamon rolls look delish! I bet your family was thrilled when you received this book for review
You and Candace are making it very hard for me to stick to healthy eating!
This cookbook would be oh-so-dangerous in my home. But, I think my husband would be ecstatic if I tried just one or two of the recipes. OK. I’m sold. 
I am intrigued by the gluten-free variety, because Frank has a gluten intolerance, it seems. It would also be great to make these as a treat for holiday mornings. You’ve made this book sound great. I need a copy!!
mmmmmmm! I love making cinnamon rolls at the cabin, there is something about being up North in that crisp cool air and the smell of how cinnamon rolls.
I can’t find a good gluten free sub for cinnamon rolls or bagels. Some day.
I love cinnamon rolls, but but either buy them or make them from a can. I’ve never tried to make them from scratch. They look really good!
Here’s My Recipe
This would be a dangerous book to have in our house! I love love love them!
You and Candace are cruel to be posting pics of yummy looking cinnamon rolls!
These look so delicious!