RawKnitster's Cinnamon Rolls....You MUST try them!

[katchmoleen]

Popping in here to say that if you have not tried the cinnamon roll (http://www.rawfoodtalk.com/blog.php?b=16773) recipe that RawKnitster posted on her blog, then run, don't walk, do not pass go, do not collect $200, to the store and get the ingredients you need and then MAKE THEM. They are to LIVE for, so delicious and totally reminiscent of the "real deal." We did not find the frosting neccessary, they are sweet and gooey and delicious on their own, right out of the dehydrator. All holiday and birthday breakfast dilemmas are now solved in my raw household!

[Amarynth]

Omg...those look sooo good! I must get a dehydrator!

[DebB]

I'm just bopping in to say, "HI!!" to you katchmoleen ~ nice to see you again. Don't be a stranger, okay? I know you're busy though - it was nice to see you.

Now - off to check out RK's recipe! *Ü*


Oooooh - back to add, I think I gained weight just LOOKING at them! They look unbelievable RK!! ((wow))

[DopeRawAbundance]

Oh yeah DebB makes an interesting point - hi2katch.

I'm going to round up ingredients for these soon, while I'm at it I may just go for the frosting as well.

[ginadj]

ekkkkk, those look so good and that frosting!!!! oh yum and the best thing - done in 5 hours!!!!

and so good to see you!! you never know if people who take a break ever come back - so I am glad you popped in!

[Tirza]

I'm very interested but I'm worried about something. Could someone please tell me if the rolls have gummy-gooey feeling in the mouth BEFORE they are chewed up? The "dough" part of the roll looks pretty moist and I sure don't want to end up feeling like I have a mouthful of cinnamon-tasting dough.
Thanks

[OnMyJourney]

This thread makes me sooooooooooo happy that my dehydrator will be delivered any day now!!! I'm drooling so hard, I fear I may short out my Macbook! :eek:

[DopeRawAbundance]

I have all the ingredients rounded up (aside from the optional ones), I'll post my report when I get around to making/ tasting it.

[RawKnitster]

I'm very interested but I'm worried about something. Could someone please tell me if the rolls have gummy-gooey feeling in the mouth BEFORE they are chewed up? The "dough" part of the roll looks pretty moist and I sure don't want to end up feeling like I have a mouthful of cinnamon-tasting dough.
Thanks

I don't like that gooey dough feeling either. Which is why I spread the dough out thin and dehydrated at 115. I though they were done perfectly. Let the dough dry as long as you like, just don't wait so long that you can't roll it up. The gooiness in the pic is mostly from the agave in the filling.

As I wrote on my post, the woman that showed me how to do this used brazil nut pulp instead of almonds, and coconut water instead of almond milk. She rolled out her dough about 1/2" thick. Her rolls were WET and VERY doughy. I didn't care for the brazil nut dough or for them thick, but lots of people love 'em her way.

[RawKnitster]

kat, I'm thrilled you like them so much. :) I have to try the suggestion to make French toast out of the dough. Add some eggplant bacon and call it brunch.

[RawKnitster]

I have all the ingredients rounded up (aside from the optional ones), I'll post my report when I get around to making/ tasting it.


I'm anxiously waiting for a second opinion!

[ReneeH]

How FUNNY! I printed out this recipe a few days ago and plan to make them this week...been busy with a RAW class and haven't had time to make them yet....but I **WILL**!!! Thanks for the recipe RAWKnitster!!! I'll let you know how mine turn out!!

[Mary Kay]

Just bragging here ----I "invented" some of these about a year ago...Mine looked exactly like these and were delish. I used almond pulp, ground sunflowers and ground flax for the "dough"

Great minds think alike.....

Brag, brag, brag....LOL

Mary Kay

[RawKnitster]

So it was you I stole the idea from. :p

Most of my raw creations are variations of recipes I've seen somewhere. Is it still possible to come up with an original raw idea? Seems like everything has been done. :)

[mblessed]

RawKnister,

Looking forward to trying these. One question: when you made the almond milk, did you use just plain almond milk, or was it sweetened almond milk?

Thanks in advance!

[RawKnitster]

RawKnister,

Looking forward to trying these. One question: when you made the almond milk, did you use just plain almond milk, or was it sweetened almond milk?

Thanks in advance!

I used plain almond milk. The almond milk was extremely fresh as I had just finished making it.

The filling sweetened it plenty. I didn't taste the dough by itself. Next time I will set some aside to try the French toast, likely sweetening it with honey, agave or maple syrup.

[mblessed]

RawKnitster,

Thank you for your response! It's good to know the filling is plenty sweet. Please let us know if you try the French toast experiment. It's sounds very good to me!

[Mary Kay]

Rawknitster.....LOL, these things are just in the air! I remembered how I made cooked ones after making my own bread, and essentially just did the same thing with raw "bread."

As I mentioned, mine looked exactly like yours, however what I'd like to try is to "fluff" up the bread a little so it will be more porous and thicker and fluffier. I think I'm going to try this by adding some carrot pulp and some shredded zucchini to the dough. Then when these additions dry, they will shrink and leave "airy voids." I'll also spread thicker on the teflex sheets.

The experiments rage on! LOL

Mary Kay

[DopeRawAbundance]

So I have made them, completely true the recipe aside from the optional ingredients. And I used Goji Berries instead of Raisins.


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No strange flavors, no strange textures, these are super delicious. This is the type of recipe you bookmark in your head for special occasions. And I say go for the frosting, its got an amazing flavor to it. I'm glad none of us are in the same room together because I wouldn't share with any of you.

[DebB]

Look at those!

Fess up - did you lick the Paraflex sheet? (I woulda) *Ü*

[DopeRawAbundance]

Fess up - did you lick the Paraflex sheet? (I woulda) *Ü*
You bet when the rolls are gone I'm gonna get primal with the sheet.

Do you notice how in the picture the frosting looks a tad liquidy? Well I just served up another roll and after some settling time the frosting has become thicker.

[xPIXIEx]

I'm glad none of us are in the same room together because I wouldn't share with any of you.


haha! :p

I've definitely gotta make some now.

[RawKnitster]

I'm glad none of us are in the same room together because I wouldn't share with any of you.

Awesome! You did a great job! I am drooling over the screen, wishing I had some almonds already soaked.

[kitlynne]

I think I've been inspired to acquire a dehydrator now... :P

[Mary Kay]

LOL, RawKnitster, Excalibur could use your photo to inspire people to buy their dehydrators!

Mary Kay

[ReneeH]

Ok!!!! That's it!!!! I'm making these today!!!!! :D

[RawKnitster]

I made another batch today. I came up short on almond pulp. I only had one cup of pulp, used everything else in the originial quantities listed. Turned out fine. Also, I used walnuts instead of pecans, and accidentally forgot to spinkle on the raisins before rolling up. Unrolling it would have made a mess, so I left out the raisins. The buns are in the dehydrator now. I am having one for dessert tonight.

I can hardly WAIT!

[RawKnitster]

Here is another idea that worked really well. I put all the dry ingredients and the almond pulp in the bowl first, then used a pastry blender to cut in the macadamia paste. Then added the date paste and cut it in with the pastry blender, too. Then added the almond milk and creamed it all together with the wooden spoon.

You know the kind of pastry tool I'm talking about....? I used to use it to cut in shortening to the dry ingredients when making a traditional pie crust.

[RawKnitster]

My second batch turned out okay. Next time I will make sure I have more than 1 cup of almond pulp, or cut back on the flax. Also, walnuts in the filling were not as tasty as pecans. Finally, I likely won't forget the raisins next time. :)

Despite all that, no complaints. I ate those for dessert, with lots more frosting than pictured. Husband ate some, too.

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[DRiz]

I made these on Saturday. I ate two of them off the paraflex sheet before they were entirely done. I ate another one or two yesterday, but brought the rest into work w/me today and gave some away. Everyone loves them! I did not make the icing, I think they're sweet enough without it, but might try it at some time in the future.

These are TDF good. I've only got two left, and I'm trying not to eat them....THANK YOU for this excellent recipe!

[Thick]

I'm making these now and I'm wondering what is the reason, if any, that I can't just blend up the macs and dates with the almond milk instead of doing it separately? (for the dough)

[RawKnitster]

I'm making these now and I'm wondering what is the reason, if any, that I can't just blend up the macs and dates with the almond milk instead of doing it separately? (for the dough)

thick, I think it would make a difference in the consistency and texture of the dough. Like when making S.A.D. baked goods or a pastry pie crust, how you mix the ingredients and the order you mix them in can make a HUGE difference.

[Thick]

SOOO fantastic! Guys, if you are feeling deprived or ever do, try these!! They are not too anything..not too wet or gummy--just wonderful! Like a crumbly, crunchy, syrupy pecan pie cookie...I can't say enough good things about them, you just have to make them. Thank you RK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[xPIXIEx]

I cannot believe how yummy these things are! I finally got around to making some and they were nothing short of fantastic, aside from them falling apart. Mine weren't very pretty, but they tasted damn good. I'm going to make some for my son's bday party and try to win over all the SAD people. :D

[RawKnitster]

SOOO fantastic! Guys, if you are feeling deprived or ever do, try these!! They are not too anything..not too wet or gummy--just wonderful! Like a crumbly, crunchy, syrupy pecan pie cookie...I can't say enough good things about them, you just have to make them. Thank you RK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Your welcome. I didn't start this though. I only put it on my blog. Kat is the OP on this thread. Thanks go to her for trying the recipe and spreading the word. :)

thick, I'm so happy to see your glowing review. Thank you! :)

[RawKnitster]

I cannot believe how yummy these things are! I finally got around to making some and they were nothing short of fantastic, aside from them falling apart. Mine weren't very pretty, but they tasted damn good. I'm going to make some for my son's bday party and try to win over all the SAD people. :D

Pixie, I'm glad to see you liked them, too!

I'm wondering why they were falling apart. Did you use freshly ground flax seeds? Were the seeds completely ground? Was the batter too dry? If at the end of mixing the batter it seems dry, you could add a little extra almond milk.

I bet you will win over lots of SAD people. When is the party?

[xPIXIEx]

Pixie, I'm glad to see you liked them, too!

I'm wondering why they were falling apart. Did you use freshly ground flax seeds? Were the seeds completely ground? Was the batter too dry? If at the end of mixing the batter it seems dry, you could add a little extra almond milk.

I bet you will win over lots of SAD people. When is the party?

Yes, yes and I think so. :) Before I put it in the dehydrator, I thought it was fine. When I started to roll it up (after adding the filling), it cracked quite a bit, so I smoothed them as much as possible with a butter knife. They still ended up falling apart, though. I will definitely try adding more milk next time. Thanks.

The party is the 28th of this month. I usually have a hard time getting people to try raw food, but they're all going to take a bit of these. I won't let them slip through without any! haha.