the perfect union

gingerbread and nectarine with a little bit of cheesy goodness.

if this looks like heaven to you, go here.  and in case you haven't noticed, i heart smitten kitchen.

*i posted this originally before i tasted it...do yourself a favor and make this.  so good.  

moms buns

for heather ... and anyone else who needs a killer bun recipe.

2 Tbsp quick rise yeast

7-8 cups flour

2 eggs

2/3 cup sugar ( or same amount of honey and a little less water)

1/4 cup oil

3 cups lukewarm water

1 tsp salt

mix yeast and 4 cups flour in a bowl.  set aside.  mix eggs, sugar, water and oil in a mixer bowl.

add flour and yeast mixture and blend well.  add remaining flour and SALT.  do not forget the salt.  knead 8-10 minutes.  let raise 25 minutes.  punch down.  let raise 15 minutes.  punch down.  divide dough into 3 equal parts then divide into 12 and make into 36 buns.  put into greased pan and raise for 1 hour.  bake @ 350 for 15-18 minutes.  rub tops with butter when they come out of the oven and then let cool a bit before removing from pans.

eat at least one fresh out of the oven;)