Prep/Make to Eat Total Time - @3 hours (with dough rises and bake time...)
These were amazingly delicious, especially when warm and just iced. So good! I would make these on a lazy morning, for brunch or maybe even make the dough and let rest overnight (have to try that!) so you can eat them earlier in the morning. I would also probably double the recipe next time as my family devoured them except for one roll that my lucky neighbor got, plus considering to time involved. I will try freezing them next time to see how they fare.
The making of these was more challenging (but don't be deterred by that alone!) , as working with gluten free, egg free combinations lends a very 'loose' dough and this was evident during the rolling up. It required a very gentle and delicate roll. I will try saran wrap next time to keep things easier. Now the end product you can't see the mess ups but still. Whatever you do, don't try to brush shortening in the holes as I tried 'cause that created craters.
As far as the taste comparison is concerned with standard sticky buns, the comment was in regards to less buttery taste, not in regards to the dough. Thinking through this, I would suggest mixing a bit of vegan margarine with the shortening for a more richer taste. Kids loved it too, devouring them and smiling a lot.
Drumroll please...
****/***** 4/5 stars - Given the taste comments and the roll-up challenges. Overall, a winner through it all and such an amazing treat! Totally worth the effort; double it up though.
So, you may ask, "Why do this cookbook?" That was a difficult choice for me who scours recipes all the time but I have been won by Cybele's first book "The Whole Foods Allergy Cookbook." But I think it's this one has a lot of potential and variety so there may be many great recipes there. So let's find out!
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