A historical bread from Favorite tested recipes of the members of Humboldt Park Chapter O.E.S and their friends (1900).
Preserved exactly as written in the original source
let raise
roll out with rolling pin
cover with sugar, melted butter and cinnamon
roll again, cut into biscuits two inches long
raise again
make a caramel by boiling one-half pound brown sugar, two tablespoonfuls water, one teaspoonful butter
pour this over biscuits just before putting in oven
Modern guidance to help you succeed with this vintage recipe
The yeast cake creates carbon dioxide through fermentation, which gets trapped by gluten networks formed during kneading, producing light, airy texture. Two rises allow for flavor development as yeast produces both CO2 and aromatic compounds. The caramel topping caramelizes in the oven's heat while the sugar inside creates steam pockets, and the rolling technique with butter creates laminated layers similar to cinnamon rolls, yielding a tender, pull-apart crumb.
The dough can be prepared through the first rise, then punched down, covered tightly, and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature (about 1 hour) before rolling, filling, and proceeding with the second rise. The unbaked, shaped biscuits can also be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator and allow final rise before baking.
Store baked biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat frozen biscuits in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes. The caramel topping may crystallize during storage but will soften slightly when reheated.
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The dough can be prepared through the first rise, then punched down, covered tightly, and refrigerated overnight. Bring to room temperature (about 1 hour) before rolling, filling, and proceeding with the second rise. The unbaked, shaped biscuits can also be frozen on a baking sheet, then transferred to a freezer bag for up to 1 month; thaw overnight in refrigerator and allow final rise before baking.
Store baked biscuits in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 2 days. For longer storage, wrap individually in plastic wrap and freeze for up to 1 month. Reheat frozen biscuits in a 300°F oven for 10-12 minutes. The caramel topping may crystallize during storage but will soften slightly when reheated.
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