Many years ago, my good friend Michael Strong told me that he likes to bake cinnamon rolls on the trail. I was amazed. Making cinnamon rolls at home is a messy adventure, but on the trail? I loved baking in the backcountry so I decided to give it a shot. Years later, I have made cinnamon rolls on the trail many times. It is a decadence, that does require some extra time in camp, but it is so worth it! Especially if you have a partner who likes to sleep in, and you like to get up early. If you are looking for something on the savory side instead of sweet, this same technique can be used for pesto rolls as well. I do advise trying this out at home first, but do try it out!
Check out my step-by-step video going through the whole process on my youtube channel. Click here!
Yeast starter:
1 tsp quick rise yeast
1/2 tsp sugar
1/2 cup water
Dough recipe:
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1+ tsp sugar
Cinnamon roll filling:
3 Tbls butter
1/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp cinnamon
Pesto roll filling:
Remove the sugar from the dough (or leave it in 🙂
1/4 cup pesto
Let me know how it works for you! Eat well!
Dustin