Although I cook a lot, yeast gives me a lot of anxiety. I’m always watching it unsure if it’s doing what it’s supposed to. Did it rise enough? Was the milk warm enough? Is my yeast old? Did I use the right kind of yeast?
For someone who bakes regularly, I’m kind of a hot mess when it comes to yeast.
This last month, I tackled cinnamon rolls, and it was much of the same. Lots of uncertainty went into these rolls, but guess what? They turned out really well.
I used a recipe I found on Smitten Kitchen that is originally from Orangette. With that pedigree, I had a feeling it was a good place to start. Neither of those bloggers has ever failed me. Continue reading
