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Sticky Buns

There are SO many versions of sticky buns/sweet rolls/cinnamon rolls. This is our go-to. Not too fussa-fussa, but perfect for our traditional Christmas morning breakfast. This recipe doubles easily, but keep the amount of yeast the same. Mom Dough: 1 tablespoon instant yeast 1 1/2 cups whole milk 1/3 cup sugar 1/3 cup butter 1Continue reading “Sticky Buns”

Kourabiedes

These cookies come from John’s Yia Yia, Lucy. They are very lightly sweetened and melt-in-your-mouth tender, tossed in copious amounts of powdered sugar. Helen 1 pound salted butter 2/3 cup powdered sugar 2 egg yolks 3 tablespoons brandy 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 1/2 cups flour 1 teaspoon baking powder 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves Extra powderedContinue reading “Kourabiedes”