Cinnamon Buns!

Best Cinnamon Bun you’ve ever had?!

Well, we know it’s the best Cinnamon Bun Ron Howard
has ever had.

Ron Howard, actor and director, stopped at our restaurant on Saturday morning for breakfast. Tonya, one of our servers, had the pleasure of waiting on Ron for breakfast. After only being back to work for less than a week, (working only half days because of surgery she had 6 weeks ago) we were delighted to hear Tonya got the chance to wait on him.

Tonya told us all about it! First of all, she was certain the man sitting at the table she was about to introduce herself as their server was Ron Howard. But after asking other co-workers she started doubting herself, for no one thought that it was really Ron Howard. Just someone that looked like him.

As usual she offered our Cinnamon Buns to start off his breakfast with. Which is what he did. Eventually, Tonya asked if he has ever been told he looks like Ron Howard. He answered "I am Ron Howard." Even though Tonya had a hunch it was him, she was still in disbelief and asked for his autograph...if he really was Ron Howard.

After she finished serving his breakfast, she shook his hand and wished him a great day. Thinking he had left without leaving his autograph, Tonya thought "it must not have been Ron." She looked over to the cash register and saw him paying for his meal, a couple Dysart's coffee mugs and t-shirts. Ron Howard's son then walked back over to Tonya with his father's credit card receipt, which had Ron's signature on the back (probably because that was the only paper on hand). The receipt, with the credit card holders name Ron Howard, was the best way to prove he really was Ron Howard.

All the best, Ron Howard, July -12

After Tweeting a picture of our cinnamon bun and cup of
coffee, he responded to a tweet asking what he was eating.
“Best Cinnamon Bun I’ve ever had. Huge and tasty.” 

Photo tweeted by Ron Howard.

Want to know how to MAKE the best
Cinnamon Bun you’ve ever had?

First, you’ll need to know how to make white bread dough.

           

2 ½ cups warm water (100ºF)

2 cups warm milk (100ºF)

2 packages yeast, active dry

4 tbsp. Sugar

2 tsp. Salt

¼ cup vegetable oil

Flour to make stiff dough (10 cups)

Use ½ cup of the warm water and mix with sugar and yeast in a large bowl or the bowl of a mixer. Let it set for 10 minutes to proof. The yeast will bubble.

Add the remaining water, milk, salt and oil.

Begin adding the flour, a cup at a time, mixing with a wooden spoon or dough hook if using a mixer. Mix until dough is fairly firm and only slightly sticky. The dough will come together and begin to leave the sides of the bowl.

Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured board to knead.  Kneading is done by folding the dough over towards you and pressing with the heal of your hand. 

Add more four to make the dough smooth and elastic (this can be done with the mixer with a hook). Place dough in a warm place and let rise in an oiled bowl until doubled in bulk.

Now for the Cinnamon Bun,

1 batch of white bread dough

1 cup softened butter

1 cup sugar

¼ cup cinnamon

Once the bread is made, roll it out into a rectangle until the dough is about ½” thick.

Spread with softened butter, and sprinkle the cinnamon sugar mixture on top. Roll up tightly, starting with the wide side of the rectangle. Seal the roll well by pinching the dough on the edges.

Cut roll into 1” slices, and place them evenly spaced to allow for spreading on a greased baking sheet. Cover and let rise again for 30 mintues. Bake at 375ºF for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and completely baked through. Makes about 2 dozen 5”rolls.

Last, but not least, Cinnamon Bun Sauce,

½ lb. Butter

1 ½ cups Light karo syrup

3 cups Brown sugar

In a medium saucepan melt butter.

Add brown sugar to melted butter and mix well. Mixture should be smooth.

Let simmer for ½ hour.

Add karo syrup to butter mixture and simmer for another ½ hour.

Pour over Cinnamon Buns and enjoy!

Making these for large crowds is quite the productions, which is why we only offer them on weekends ($3.29 per bun). But for one batch for you to enjoy with your family, it’s definitely a need to know recipe!

...Did you know cinnamon has many health benefits? It is known to help with the treatment of diabetes, arthritis, high cholesterol, and memory function. All you need is 1/4 teaspoon in your diet a day!