I Baked 72 Cinnamon Rolls To Create The Perfect Recipe | Bon Appétit

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2 weeks of research. A (very) complex spreadsheet. 6 pounds of flour, 20 hours of cooking and so, so many tastings. Join Zaynab Issa in the Bon Appétit Test Kitchen as she takes you through the journey of creating her extra-fluffy cinnamon rolls with cream cheese frosting - a recipe that took 72 rolls to achieve perfection.
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  • @travisr9839
    @travisr9839 Жыл бұрын

    I loved the thought Zaynab put into the recipe’s approachability, and the emphasis she put on ingredients and tools people already have.

  • @umsami

    @umsami

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, that is such a help!

  • @XusernamegoeshereX

    @XusernamegoeshereX

    Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate that SO MUCH. I don't want to have to buy & store multiple flours at any one time - don't have a test kitchen! lol

  • @tzkelley

    @tzkelley

    Жыл бұрын

    Call me crazy, but these new shows just not as entertaining as the old ones. Maybe it's the personalities, maybe it's the directing, or maybe it's the format, but they just aren't good. Chris' show where he tries to remake a recipe without seeing it is still worth watching. And I wish Brad would do more "It's Alive". But something needs to change at BA.

  • @pipcallanan4361

    @pipcallanan4361

    Жыл бұрын

    @@tzkelley I was about to say this is the first episode in a while that I really enjoyed. I love chris and his video and I do enjoy the ‘chefs make blah’ but I really enjoyed this one!

  • @Horselover101Nines

    @Horselover101Nines

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes I really loved that! I occasionally will buy something for a recipe but it needs to transfer into other ones that are easy to make as well. Such as red curry paste or something

  • @syd2248
    @syd2248 Жыл бұрын

    It’s all cool to use specialty ingredients for recipes, but for something simple like cinnamon rolls that majority just wants to be as accessible as possible, it’s really nice that Zaynab thought about the accessibility of the ingredients used. Also love this behind the scenes of R&D, makes you appreciate the recipe more and is super fun and interesting to watch!

  • @POPPIZZAJSQ

    @POPPIZZAJSQ

    Жыл бұрын

    Before going trough 20 min of video. There is a recipe at one point?

  • @sofea147

    @sofea147

    Жыл бұрын

    @@POPPIZZAJSQ there's a link in the description for her recipe

  • @cheeseo9798

    @cheeseo9798

    Жыл бұрын

    I also don’t mind when they make a less accessible recipe if the product is way better and they usually give the option of using the more house common ingredients also.

  • @tamz0309

    @tamz0309

    7 ай бұрын

    I make cinnamon rolls regularly and honestly the bread flour is worth getting. It’s not like it’s a $20 ingredient. It makes a huge difference

  • @halfassfashion

    @halfassfashion

    7 ай бұрын

    Yeah because if you’re buying an ingredient just for a recipe, super likely the rest will be wasted

  • @Aiodiam
    @Aiodiam Жыл бұрын

    Hey, previous baker here! When we made our cinnamon buns we put them 6 to a tray, in a 6x12 cake pan. Greased with white grease (flour, oil, and shortening whipped). Proofed in the pan, and when they were baked we would flip them over onto a different sheet to cool. This resulted in even buns with no spirals shooting out. Another thing to watch for is how tightly you are rolling it, as that will create pyramids as well. Better to roll just tight enough to keep it together without stretching the dough. Hope this helps someone, happy baking!

  • @cynthiafisher9907

    @cynthiafisher9907

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, it does!

  • @minnaabdulrazig2145

    @minnaabdulrazig2145

    Жыл бұрын

    Can u make this recipe without using a mixer ?

  • @Aiodiam

    @Aiodiam

    Жыл бұрын

    @@minnaabdulrazig2145 Yes of course, it'll just be a bit messy since it is a sticky dough. You can simply hand knead (videos on YT for good technique), and keep trying for that 'window' test you see at 3:14 to know when its ready to move onto the next step.

  • @ccr6088

    @ccr6088

    Жыл бұрын

    Dropping KNOWLEDGE. Now what are your thoughts on croissant cinnamon roll 😅. Bakery in London makes them

  • @ninadora1

    @ninadora1

    Жыл бұрын

    @@minnaabdulrazig2145 there’s a great recipe on Food 52 that is my go to when I don’t have a stand mixer. It’s called aunt bircher’s cinnamon rolls or something like that. It’s a fave (and I’ve made a lot of cinnamon rolls). It’s a lot to knead in butter by hand like this recipe, but you can do it.

  • @siosaida
    @siosaida Жыл бұрын

    Zaynab really is gorgeous and so naturally graceful in front of the camera. Would love to see her come back

  • @DDawg2

    @DDawg2

    Жыл бұрын

    My goodness, yes…she is stunning 🤩😍

  • @rowkingsbury945
    @rowkingsbury945 Жыл бұрын

    I wish BA would put out more videos about recipe testing. It's so cool to see what goes into preparing a recipe for eventually going in the magazine/online/into a video

  • @jaekimchi
    @jaekimchi Жыл бұрын

    I can tell Zaynab really liked the idea of maple syrup but she respects her coworkers opinions a lot so ultimately went in that direction.

  • @corrrru

    @corrrru

    7 ай бұрын

    It felt she was kind of sad about it and I wish she would have still gone her own direction, since ultimately it's her recipe, to keep the cardamom and lemon zest.

  • @DavidCastro-qr8lo

    @DavidCastro-qr8lo

    6 ай бұрын

    I feel the same but also feel like maybe those are great add ons for anyone looking to upgrade the basic recipe. Perfection is in the eyes (and palate) of the chef!

  • @AZPhotoWACA
    @AZPhotoWACA Жыл бұрын

    I truly appreciate you choosing to use ingredients I can find locally!

  • @nicholasbyres5818
    @nicholasbyres5818 Жыл бұрын

    I love this! I am not sure if this is a series already, but I would love to see recipe development episodes like this more often! With multiple chefs!

  • @charobascos9106

    @charobascos9106

    Жыл бұрын

    America's Test Kitchen does this

  • @shroomy024

    @shroomy024

    Жыл бұрын

    yeah they do this

  • @alexandrachampion5148
    @alexandrachampion5148 Жыл бұрын

    I love the format- it’s more like it used to be with other staff included. It has a much more organic feel and one of the things I always loved about the BA test kitchen videos. PLEASE continue like this! I’ve missed it so much! Thank you❣️

  • @susannahtrentham7636

    @susannahtrentham7636

    Жыл бұрын

    The amount of people watching this video who won’t know what you mean :(

  • @BS-j1965
    @BS-j1965 Жыл бұрын

    I so appreciate you using ingredients to make these rolls with ingredients most homemakers have in their homes. I’m a homemaker of 55 years and I follow so many cooking videos Bon Appetite being my favorite as long as I don’t have to go to 20 stores to find the ingredients 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻thank you thank you thank you👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐💐💐🥂

  • @Debba521
    @Debba521 Жыл бұрын

    Really impressed with all the thought and work that went into these rolls. The test kitchen must have smelled heavenly! And those lucky people who got to taste test! I really want to try these with the methods used, very exciting. Thanks for all the time and effort put into these lovely rolls. They're obviously worth it 😊.

  • @siobhanryan3307
    @siobhanryan3307 Жыл бұрын

    loved seeing the whole process of developing the recipe, that's what a test kitchen is all about

  • @katieburgess8877
    @katieburgess8877 Жыл бұрын

    More of these videos! Needs to be a series, specifically with Zaynab! She really shines in this process. ♥️

  • @PrimusUltima
    @PrimusUltima Жыл бұрын

    Loved being brought through the recipe design process, more of this content please!

  • @peggythomas2103
    @peggythomas2103 Жыл бұрын

    I spread small amounts of butter on the dough, then add my brown sugar cinnamon, slightly roll into the dough, then roll up. But I also found by adding a teaspoon or more of corn starch into my filling, that I didn't lose all of the filling when it got hot and it oozed on the pan. It stays more in the bun. I also add a touch of salt to my cream cheese filling which takes that sweetness down a peg or two. I also added a touch of orange oil to the frosting which I've always loved orange cinnamon rolls as a kid growing up.

  • @stizelswik3694

    @stizelswik3694

    Жыл бұрын

    sounds delicious!

  • @emilykpaige

    @emilykpaige

    Жыл бұрын

    I do the butter first and just sprinkle on as well

  • @subynaaa
    @subynaaa Жыл бұрын

    love this video style and love zaynab! so interesting to see the process behind these recipes, really makes you appreciate more. would love to see more recipe testing videos with zaynab

  • @Cyrribrae
    @Cyrribrae Жыл бұрын

    love it! the series that ATK did on their Cuban sandwich recipe development was fantastic. This definitely has that sort of vibe (with less doom and drama haha, probably for the better). Would love to see more of this.

  • @minecraftplayer12swag73
    @minecraftplayer12swag73 Жыл бұрын

    wow. absolutely fantastic info and amazing research this is what i love about cooking and this video highlights that process beautifully

  • @todd4671
    @todd46716 ай бұрын

    Thank you for sharing your final recipe, will definatetly make it for christmas!

  • @gaiamorgosi7181
    @gaiamorgosi7181 Жыл бұрын

    I looooove the whole “research approach” to the recipe, it feels so much more playful and creative to see how a recipe is born and developed. AMAZING.

  • @mikepotter
    @mikepotter Жыл бұрын

    This was a fantastic format. Love the game plan

  • @user-px7nh7vs4b
    @user-px7nh7vs4b Жыл бұрын

    I've used this method (Tangzhong) for years. I use half butter and half cream cheese with powdered sugar for frosting. I always use vanilla extract in the dough and the frosting. Cinnamon sugar and butter for the filling. Never fails.

  • @mwilliamanderson
    @mwilliamanderson Жыл бұрын

    Great video! Can’t wait to try the recipe.

  • @darcibell2006
    @darcibell2006 Жыл бұрын

    Really love seeing the recipe development process!!

  • @sweett4rt
    @sweett4rt Жыл бұрын

    I like to use orange zest in the frosting myself. I also pour heavy cream over my raised cinnamon rolls before I place them in th oven...sooo good

  • @simatalmarzooq3623
    @simatalmarzooq3623 Жыл бұрын

    I have never made cinammon rolls because i have always been too scared of its difficultulty. This video breaks it down to fundamentals and it is why i was encouraged to try it. It turned out wonderful, my family loved them. Im looking forward to trying it again and prefect their shapes a little better. I loved how accessible the ingredients arr and i think this contributes to why this recipe is the best, Zainab takes into consideration every little detail which is really useful. Zainab prefecting and coming up with recipes should become series

  • @thequirkycreative
    @thequirkycreative10 ай бұрын

    Love this video. Will definitely try this recipe as I have always wanted to try a more pillowy dough in rolls.

  • @badr0100
    @badr0100 Жыл бұрын

    For the first time, i watch the whole video recipes, its great changes, and trials , thanks Zeinab

  • @fgferraro
    @fgferraro Жыл бұрын

    reminds me of gourmet makes! love it!

  • @kayleydiamond6547
    @kayleydiamond6547 Жыл бұрын

    this was so fun to watch! please, more of this and the whole process

  • @TheLeinad1987
    @TheLeinad1987Ай бұрын

    Made these today they were amazing! Family absolutely loved them!

  • @microwaaave
    @microwaaave Жыл бұрын

    thank you for blessing the world with this divine knowledge 🙏

  • @frankeyaatkinson4891
    @frankeyaatkinson4891 Жыл бұрын

    This was a fantastic video! Thank you ❤

  • @ElementUup511
    @ElementUup5119 ай бұрын

    just made these. amazing. 100/10 recommend

  • @anapatriciahernandez2220
    @anapatriciahernandez2220 Жыл бұрын

    Beautiful rolls, great explanations. Have to try them. Congratulations.

  • @Cecilia-yy9ew
    @Cecilia-yy9ew Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to try this. I've been looking for a great recipe using tangzhong! Thank you!

  • @alexiscarnwath214
    @alexiscarnwath214 Жыл бұрын

    Cannot wait to give these a go x thanks for sharing x

  • @pcchoon
    @pcchoon Жыл бұрын

    I would liek to see these series more!! recipes with things we have at home

  • @Lizisfor
    @Lizisfor Жыл бұрын

    Yes. Use things people have on hand. Thank you.

  • @catheriney862
    @catheriney862 Жыл бұрын

    Made these today! They came out delicious 😋

  • @shahadsaleh7474
    @shahadsaleh7474 Жыл бұрын

    I will definitely try them it looks easy and thank you for using all purpose flour ❤

  • @umsami
    @umsami Жыл бұрын

    Cinnamon Rolls are my favorite. I really hope that Zaynab and BA will do some Ramadan and Eid videos.

  • @saniarahim6661

    @saniarahim6661

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes!!

  • @aafsterlife9647

    @aafsterlife9647

    Жыл бұрын

    YES, please! Omg that is such a phenom idea...

  • @harukocha
    @harukocha Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate her endeavor and all the experiments she has conducted.

  • @damiengodfrey3661
    @damiengodfrey3661 Жыл бұрын

    I love her - amazing episode!

  • @noosetime9423
    @noosetime9423 Жыл бұрын

    def making this, looks absolutely fire

  • @eschrader
    @eschrader Жыл бұрын

    Appreciate the detailed thougut process and recipe!

  • @yvonnecusmano7971
    @yvonnecusmano7971 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! These look amazing!

  • @laurac2325
    @laurac2325 Жыл бұрын

    This is giving gourmet makes and I LOVE IT

  • @talkingcrow
    @talkingcrow Жыл бұрын

    This is great. Thank you.

  • @amberskye93
    @amberskye935 ай бұрын

    I can’t wait to try this omg

  • @jordanwierschem6691
    @jordanwierschem6691 Жыл бұрын

    As someone with a gluten sensitivity who loves baking, I appreciate you using AP flour since that’s all I can get my hands on for gf

  • @AkeemArnott
    @AkeemArnott Жыл бұрын

    I can't wait to try these.

  • @me11ch84
    @me11ch846 ай бұрын

    I really loved the scientific approach to this video. ❤ I definitely want to try this recipe.

  • @johannavanwinkle815
    @johannavanwinkle815 Жыл бұрын

    Wow! Want to try this!

  • @camerinthompson4124
    @camerinthompson41245 ай бұрын

    This is a fantastic video and incredible recipe!

  • @kimberlyguerrerolmedo
    @kimberlyguerrerolmedo Жыл бұрын

    she needds to make more videos i loveeeeeeddd this!!!!!

  • @whyshouldi4417
    @whyshouldi4417 Жыл бұрын

    I looove her! and to see the process of recepie developmet ist really interesting to watch.

  • @gabriellagreer-benedict9476
    @gabriellagreer-benedict9476 Жыл бұрын

    I can’t wait to try this recipe. I read the comments on the BA sight and most people were pleased with the outcome. ❤

  • @BBLIVELOVEEAT
    @BBLIVELOVEEAT Жыл бұрын

    I will definitely try these.

  • @BS-j1965
    @BS-j1965 Жыл бұрын

    I just had to add one more comment this was the best how to food video I’ve seen👏🏻👏🏻thank you again🙏🏻🙏🏻💐💐🥂🥂❤️❤️

  • @shariwalsh9160
    @shariwalsh9160 Жыл бұрын

    Loved ❤this!!

  • @carol_gare
    @carol_gare8 ай бұрын

    I really appreciate the science behind this recipe, the ratios, the technicallity of it 😍

  • @matthewkenny4135
    @matthewkenny4135 Жыл бұрын

    Whoa. Absolutely spectacular!

  • @lifewithriz21
    @lifewithriz21 Жыл бұрын

    Just wow😍 watching channel for the first time and i am obsessed cz i also love cooking and especiallay baking😇

  • @mrs.currie7746
    @mrs.currie7746 Жыл бұрын

    Yeah, I really enjoyed this!

  • @marianneb.7936
    @marianneb.7936 Жыл бұрын

    Incredible, good job Zaynab !! I enjoyed watching you succeed !!

  • @beatpirate8
    @beatpirate84 ай бұрын

    wow i love a baker thinking out loud and studying! this is amazing!

  • @smubarak100
    @smubarak1005 ай бұрын

    I love the personality of Zaynab ❤

  • @Sweetgin476
    @Sweetgin4764 ай бұрын

    Great video learned a lot

  • @mariannerady1137
    @mariannerady1137 Жыл бұрын

    Loved to see your process! Fascinating how precise and diligent you are to make it easier for us. Thanks so much!

  • @blobsofpasta9069
    @blobsofpasta9069 Жыл бұрын

    This js the kinds of video i used to come to bon appetit for. So happy were back in this direction.

  • @charlottecarrick2997
    @charlottecarrick2997Ай бұрын

    I enjoy watching baking. But wow. I truly enjoyed watching this!

  • @charlottecarrick2997

    @charlottecarrick2997

    Ай бұрын

    Can't wait for the recippe@@@

  • @semanisa9611
    @semanisa9611 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoy watching this clip. I love cinnamon roles❤❤❤❤ thanks

  • @marciareagan2718
    @marciareagan27183 ай бұрын

    I loved everyone enjoying them. I could almost taste them!!🎉

  • @priscilaasalass
    @priscilaasalass Жыл бұрын

    Loved the trial and error format❤️

  • @janicelavoie2457
    @janicelavoie2457 Жыл бұрын

    I enjoyed watching. Reminds me of my grandmas' Swedish cinnamon buns. The cardamon is a big part of the Swedish buns.

  • @nicolerose140
    @nicolerose140 Жыл бұрын

    i’m literally going to make these tomorrow. thank you for the dedication and ease of ingredients!

  • @summerbaby9379
    @summerbaby93795 ай бұрын

    I'm so impressed with the testing and research process! Until today, I was on the hunt for a light and fluffy cinnamon roll, and I came across this video! I've saved myself a lot of "testing" recipes myself now. I cannot wait to try this recipe! Thank you so much! My sister (RIP) made cinnamon rolls using a bread machine, and they were the best and better than Cinnabon, which is saying a lot. I'm excited to taste these buns!

  • @stephaniesimpson4016
    @stephaniesimpson4016 Жыл бұрын

    Great video! I love seeing the process of developing a recipe and Zaynab has such great energy. Thank you BA, can't wait to try these.

  • @sairaaahmedd1306
    @sairaaahmedd1306Ай бұрын

    That big fluffy first batch looked soooo delish!

  • @essendossev362
    @essendossev362 Жыл бұрын

    I really appreciated seeing all the variations you tried, because ultimately I can decide for myself what results would most suit my preferences. I loooove having some crispiness on the outside, so I' be excited to try it in the muffin tin.

  • @SEOshogun
    @SEOshogun Жыл бұрын

    She basically made it perfect day one! ❤🎉

  • @jonathanklabunde6639
    @jonathanklabunde6639 Жыл бұрын

    Loved this.

  • @tracieg6986
    @tracieg6986 Жыл бұрын

    I loved zaynab’s way of presenting. She is so funny and not afraid of looking silly or failing and is just so genuine. It’s so refreshing. And I loved the feedback she got, so helpful!

  • @davidorourkesr
    @davidorourkesr Жыл бұрын

    Luv this content. Great job!...

  • @cissy2194
    @cissy2194 Жыл бұрын

    I was thinking of making cinnamon rolls this weekend, and then this came across my feed. It’s either a sign or…. Let’s not go there 😂. Can’t wait to try her recipe! And it has nothing to do with her baking capabilities but GIRL! Your style is ❤! So you’ve inspired my kitchen and closet lol.

  • @janechiu370
    @janechiu370 Жыл бұрын

    I love a classic cinnamon roll but I would totally try the cream cheese frosting too!

  • @carleymcgoldrick5858
    @carleymcgoldrick5858 Жыл бұрын

    I looooove cinnamon rolls so I appreciate the care and consideration that Zaynab took! Can't wait to try to make them!

  • @lunaspook4370
    @lunaspook4370 Жыл бұрын

    i am so proud of you, Zaynab 🫶

  • @brandibucko
    @brandibucko Жыл бұрын

    We love Zaynab. We love Zaynab. We love Zaynab!

  • @bubblekittea
    @bubblekittea Жыл бұрын

    Am I the only one who wants the recipe for the first one, it looks perfect to me!!!

  • @johnathansawyer8736
    @johnathansawyer8736 Жыл бұрын

    THIS is amazing content! Thanks so much for showing us what you guys do! I love all your vids, but following how a recipe is created is my favorite.

  • @THEH0WLER87
    @THEH0WLER87 Жыл бұрын

    If you want that free form look you can bake them in a ring mould. Its a good idea to use a ring about an inch bigger than the pre-baked roll.

  • @sylvian23
    @sylvian23 Жыл бұрын

    It's giving Gourmet Makes... and I'm here for it ❤️

  • @sofianebouchou3733

    @sofianebouchou3733

    Жыл бұрын

    it's more chaotic and less chaotic at the same time. These are big shoes to fill and I hope Zaynab will be up to the task, but that remains to be seen.

  • @Courageouswolftarot
    @Courageouswolftarot Жыл бұрын

    I love zaynab ❤❤❤ go girl!

  • @melindawedgewood6462
    @melindawedgewood6462 Жыл бұрын

    It's a starter, old school American bread/roll recipes have that as well. It's best for rich doughs to give them a head start and let them absorb more of the richer ingredients than a plain dough. There are some that add sour cream 👌

  • @holdenells
    @holdenells Жыл бұрын

    Make this a series!

  • @Truththatsit
    @Truththatsit5 ай бұрын

    Love the information!! Great and she’s beautiful a great watch !!

  • @pamw8102
    @pamw8102 Жыл бұрын

    Great test! I like a cream cheese/butter/powdered sugar icing with maple syrup. And dark rum soaked raisins. 😊

  • @ReniFish
    @ReniFish Жыл бұрын

    I appreciate this recipe development so much! I recently found a very similar recipe for tangzhong five spice rolls and I am IN LOVE with them. The filling cals for a little miso, and honestly I think I'd incorporate it into any cinnamon rolls moving forward. Putting some in the icing as well along with molasses was really nice, but I get the appeal of a contrasting white icing (even if my taste isn't into cream cheese frosting as much).

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