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SANDRA'S ALASKAN SOURDOUGH CINNAMON ROLLS

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A spectacular recipe that you'll be making again and again, making you want to maintain your sourdough starter over time... Yields: 12 Rolls Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: Appx. 35 mins. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: --Proof: 2-1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 3/4 cup warm 2% milk 1 tablespoon  fireweed and clover honey --Additional dough ingredients: 1 cup 'unfed' sourdough starter (stirred, and let it come to room temp--before feeding) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon table salt 3-1/2 to 4 cups all-purpose flour 1 TB water, if needed FILLING: 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or light) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (depending upon your preference) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature --3/4 cup raisins and/or chopped pecans (optional) FROSTING: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon  vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar...

SANDRA'S EPIC ALASKA CINNAMON ROLLS

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A family favorite dessert that 's divine to  partake any time of day... Yields: 12 Rolls Prep: 30 min. + rising Bake: Appx. 35 mins. INGREDIENTS DOUGH: --Proof: 2-1/2 teaspoons rapid rise yeast 1 cup warm 2% milk 1 tablespoon fireweed and clover honey --Additional dough ingredients: 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1/3 cup unsalted butter, melted 2 large eggs, beaten 1/2 teaspoon table salt 4 to 4-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 TB water, if needed FILLING: 1/2 cup packed dark brown sugar (or light) 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1-1/2 to 2 tablespoons ground cinnamon (depending upon your preference) 1/3 cup unsalted butter, room temperature --3/4 cup raisins and/or chopped pecans (optional) FROSTING: 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened 3 oz. cream cheese, softened 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 1/8 teaspoon table salt 1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, sifted 1 TB milk, if needed METHOD Add yeast and 1 tablespoon honey in warm milk in the stand mixing bowl with the hook attachment; mix to combine and ...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE SOUR DOUGH STARTER

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Keep starter on hand to use in preparing sour dough recipes found throughout  "Sandra's Alaska Recipe" site.  Starters can be thick or thin but both will work equally well,  although the amount of flour needed in an actual recipe will vary  according to consistency of the starter and  the surrounding humidity of your particular environment... Yields Approximately 2-1/2 cups Prep Time 10 minutes INGREDIENTS 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 envelope Active Dry Yeast or 2-1/4 tsps. 2 cups warm water (100� to 110� degrees) METHOD Combine flour and un-dissolved yeast in large plastic, ceramic or glass bowl (don�t use metal).  Gradually add warm water to flour mixture and beat until smooth.  (Batter may be stiff, but will relax as it ages or when brought back to room temperature after refrigeration.)  Cover with a cloth towel or cheesecloth; let stand in warm place until mixture is bubbly and sour-smelling, about 2 to 4 days. Starter may darken, but if i...

SANDRA'S HOMEMADE FRENCH BREAD

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Its crisp-crunchy crust, perfect center and phenomenal flavor makes this French Bread the only recipe you'll ever end up using! That glistening crust is from the egg whites, not oil = healthier bonus... Yields: (1 Loaf) Prep 20 Mins. 1st Rise Dough: 30 Mins. Rolling: 10 Mins. 2nd Rise Loaf: 40 Mins. Bake 40 Mins. Cool Loaf: 20 Mins. INGREDIENTS 1 cup warm water 3 teaspoons active dry yeast 1 teaspoon granulated sugar 1 tablespoon olive oil, plus 1/2 teaspoon more for oiling bowl 2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon table salt --1 large egg, white only METHOD In the bowl of a stand mixer, add warm water, yeast, and sugar. Let proof/bloom for 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, flour and salt, and use the dough hook on low speed to beat until well blended. Increase the speed to medium, the let the stand mixer knead the dough about 8 to 10 minutes total. Shape into a ball. Wipe a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon olive oil, place dough in the bowl, and turn once to ensure dough is ...