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Blueberry and Cream Cheese Buns (In The Oven)

November 4, 2015 by Meghan 81 Comments

Today’s post is a double entendre, partially because I like the turn of phrase, the way it rolls seamlessly off the tongue, but mainly because it’s true.

Let’s start with some buns.

♫ My anaconda don’t want none unless you got buns hon. ♫

Wrong buns, and not as open to a welcoming drizzle of fresh icing. Things can get sticky awfully fast.

Blueberries, lemon zest and cream cheese combine to make the ultimate bun.

Today I’m sharing Donna Currie’s  Blueberry and Cream Cheese Buns with Lemon Zest because simply put, they’re AH-Mazing, and it also just so happens to be the one year anniversary of her cookbook, Make Ahead Bread, 100 Recipes for Bake-It-When-You-Want-It Yeast Breads.

Mmm carbs.

Bready, doughy, delicious carbs with an emphasis on things you can make days ahead of time. Since I rather enjoy cooking in phases, this particular book speaks to me almost as much as backsides talk to Anthony Ray. 

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Now while I do adore my carbs, I will also be the first person to tell you yeast and I are not friends; mostly because we’ve never really been acquainted; certainly not in an intimate one on one setting, which of course means I had to get my hands dirty and take a crack at these buns. That and I couldn’t stop singing.

♫ Dial 1-900 Mix-A-Lot and kick them nasty thoughts. ♫

So this past weekend, I rolled my sleeves up, cracked my knuckles, and then tackled those same buns. I established a relationship with yeast rather quickly too. In fact, I’m pretty sure he got to second base, and I think he liked it.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns with Lemon Zest

In the interest of full disclosure, I struggled a bit with this recipe, all due to my own inexperience though. I used whole wheat bread flour instead of the white, light and fluffy kind recommended in the actual recipe.

I also had no idea what kneading entailed, nor did I let the dough rise long enough. In the end, additional flour was sprinkled around my kitchen almost as liberally as my cussing, which is pretty fucking liberal. 

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Despite my many blunders, these buns came out remarkably well. They’re a forgiving sort, even for those not accustomed to yeast (cough, cough, me).

The real star of the show though is the blueberry and cream cheese filling with lemon zest. It is out of this world, lick the beater, good. Truly, it takes these buns to a whole ‘nother level, especially when you finish them off with a light and lemony icing.

♫ She’s sweat, wet. Got it goin’ like a turbo Vette. ♫

Blueberries, lemon zest and cream cheese combine to make the ultimate bun.

Now the important question: Even with my many hiccups, would I do it again?

The simple and short answer is yes, absolutely.

The longer version is I have to thank Donna Currie for giving me the opportunity to try something new. I feel confident and capable enough to tackle yeast now, plus all sorts of other bready deliciousness.

Send in the carbs.

I also learned my hand mixer comes with a dough hook (who knew?) so it will be put to good use, preferably with more recipes from Donna’s Make Ahead Bread cookbook.

Buns - Whole Wheat Blueberry Cream Cheese

Now way back in the beginning of this post, I opened with talk of a double entendre. It’s entirely possible after all my ramblings, you’ve completely forgotten. I get it, I would have forgotten too.

My second point though is there’s another bun in my oven right now.

Pregnancy Test

Literally. Figuratively. Metaphorically. Philosophically.

Whatever way you want to put it, the Hubby is in big trouble.

Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns
2015-11-03 19:31:14
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Ingredients
  1. 1 Egg beaten, plus water to equal 1 1/2 cups total
  2. 3 1/2 cups Bread Flour (15 3/4 ounces), plus more as needed
  3. 1/4 cup Brown Sugar
  4. 2 1/4 tsps. Active Dry Yeast
  5. 1/2 cup Instant Mashed Potato Flakes
  6. 1/4 nonfat Dry Milk
  7. 1 Tbsp. Pure Vanilla Extract
  8. 1 1/2 tsps. Kosher Salt
  9. 4 Tbsps. Unsalted Butter
Instructions
  1. ON PREP DAY: Combine all the dough ingredients and knead by hand (mix first in a large bowl and then turn out and knead) or in a stand mixer fitted with the dough hook, until the dough is elastic. I used my hand mixer outfitted with a dough hook for about five minutes. I should have kept at it a bit longer.
  2. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and let the dough rise until it has doubled in size, at least one hour in a warm room. While it had risen some, I should have let mine sit for a second hour. It's chilly here in Cleveland.
  3. Meanwhile, make the filling (see filling recipe below).Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. When the cheese has softened, place it in a small bowl with the sugar, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix well. You need a spreadable consistency, but it shouldn’t be runny. Add more milk, if necessary.
  4. Spray a 9 x 13 x 2 inch baking pan with baking spray or grease with butter (I used the latter).
  5. When the dough has risen, flour your work surface and turn out the dough. Pat it into a rough square shape and then use a rolling pin to roll it to about 12 x 16 inches. Spread the cream cheese mixture on the dough in as even a layer as possible. It’s easiest to dollop the mixture on, then spread it in that area rather than trying to spread it all from one large blob. An offset spatula works great for spreading. Leave about an inch of the dough uncovered on one of the long ends.
  6. Sprinkle the blueberries evenly on top of the cream cheese.
  7. Roll the dough, jellyroll style, beginning at the long end opposite the dough you left uncovered. Leave the roll a little bit loose as you go.
  8. Cut the roll into 12 even pieces (each about 1 inch thick) and arrange them cut side up in the prepared baking pan.
  9. Cover the pan with plastic wrap or place the whole pan in a large plastic bag and tie the open end closed. Refrigerate overnight or up to 24 hours.
  10. ON BAKING DAY: Take the pan out of the refrigerator and heat the oven to 350°F
  11. Remove the plastic from the pan and bake the buns until they are golden brown, about 40 minutes. If you’re not sure the bread is fully baked, insert an instant-read thermometer into the bun dough—not filling; it should read 190°F.
  12. Let the buns cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer them to a rack to cool.
Notes
  1. Recipe reprinted with permission from Make Ahead Bread.
By Donna Currie
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Blueberry Cream Cheese Buns The Filling
2015-11-03 19:40:57
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Ingredients
  1. 8 ounces Cream Cheese, softened
  2. 2 Tbsps. Sugar
  3. Zest of 1⁄2 lemon
  4. 1 to 2 Tbsps. Milk
  5. 1⁄4 cup Dried Blueberries
Instructions
  1. Meanwhile, make the filling: Take the cream cheese out of the refrigerator and let it come to room temperature. When the cheese has softened, place it in a small bowl with the sugar, lemon zest, and 1 tablespoon milk. Mix well. You need a spreadable consistency, but it shouldn’t be runny. Add more milk, if necessary.
Notes
  1. Recipe reprinted with permission from Make Ahead Bread.
By Donna Currie
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Blueberries, lemon zest and cream cheese combine to make the ultimate bun.

Here’s a host of other bloggers sharing more recipe from Donna’s cookbook, Make Ahead Bread:

Buttermilk Rolls from Renee of Magnolia Days
Cinnamon Rolls from Sandra of Dear Lauren Love Mom
Pizza Bread from Karen of Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Sesame Seeded Semolina Bread from Karen of Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Sourdough English Muffins from Alisa of Go Dairy Free
Stuffing Bread with Dried Cranberries from Stacy of Food Lust People Love
Sweet Potato Monkey Bread from Kirsten of Farm Fresh Feasts
Sweet Potato Monkey Bread from Renee of Magnolia Days
Sweet Potato Monkey Bread from Laura of Mother Would Know

Warm-Spiced Pumpkin Yeast Bread from Faith at An Edible Mosaic
Whole Wheat Pita from Jenni of Pastry Chef Online
Whole Wheat and Parmesan Pizza Crust from Kirsten of Farm Fresh Feasts

#Blueberries, #lemon zest and #creamcheese combine to make the ultimate #bun.

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Surprise. We’re having a tiny human. God (Mohammed, Buddha, Santa Claus, the Tooth Fairy) help us all.

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Comments

  1. Kirsten says

    November 4, 2015 at 6:36 AM

    CONGRATULATIONS YOU TWO CRAZY KIDS!!!!!
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    • Meghan says

      November 8, 2015 at 8:12 AM

      Who you calling crazy? Oh wait….
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  2. Michele @ paleorunningmomma says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:01 AM

    Oh my! Congrats!! Welcome to the jungle? It’s a good one, I promise 🙂 of course I skipped the recipe to get to the second bun – this is awesome news!
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  3. Juli @1000lovelythings says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:05 AM

    Aaaaaaah this is awesome!!!! Congratulations. What an adventure 🙂 🙂 🙂
    I had a feeling this was coming as there have been a few hints but I was totally convinced since your clothes shopping comment on Monday! Let’s pop (juice) bottles 😉
    I am so so so happy for you!

    P.S. The other buns sound good too 😉
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:18 AM

      I love that you secretly suspected and then had your suspicious confirmed. I so badly wanted to tell you.
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  4. meredith @ Cookie ChRUNicles says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:26 AM

    EEEEEEEHHHHHH I am so excited!!!!!!! I need to know everything lol. I hope you are feeling well. OMG congrats!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:23 AM

      I’ve paying extra special attention to your posts where you son makes an appearance lately. 🙂
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  5. Abby says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:35 AM

    YAYYYY!!!! He’s never home, so obviously you make the most of your time together. 😉 Congrats!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      He moved back home full time in July. I blame that for my current predicament. 🙂 He’s got one more year of school left, although he’s doing rotations now and they’re all in Cleveland.
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  6. Tara says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:43 AM

    Congratulations!!!! Personally, I would have included this in your Week in Review: “Hubby and I made a tiny human recently. All in all, a productive week/(month(s))!

    Big hugs! Congrats!

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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:32 AM

      There will be appearance in Monday’s WIR: Growing tiny human. 🙂
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  7. rachel @ athletic avocado says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:18 AM

    congrats! That’s super exciting!
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  8. Kelly @ Kelly Runs For Food says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:39 AM

    Congratulations, that’s awesome news!
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  9. Katie @ Talk Less, Say More says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:44 AM

    Congrats girly!!!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:35 AM

      Thanks much!
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  10. Danielle says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    Congratulation!!!!! So happy for you guys!!!!

    Reply
  11. Emily says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:58 AM

    Yum! I love new ‘bread’/baking recipes. That’s my favorite part about fall. I always do more baking during the fall.
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  12. Sara @ Oats & Rows says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:05 AM

    Congratulations!! Aaaand I need to make these buns..like right now.
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:36 AM

      Yes, do it. Make the buns and do not fear the yeast.
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  13. Ashley @ A Lady Goes West says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:14 AM

    Such exciting news, lady! I hope this makes it onto next week’s “Week In Review” hahahh! 🙂 Congrats!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:37 AM

      Yes I definitely have to include it on the WIR. It makes the list! Ha.
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  14. Jennifer Lattin says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:16 AM

    Congrats!! *Singing* My Baby Love, My Baby Love…… I bet you are gonna be a crazy fun mom (in a responsible way, of course). Maybe you should LIST all the future ways you will be an awesome mom? 🙂 🙂

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:39 AM

      And now that song will be stuck in my head all day…. it’s all good, I like that one. L)

      Now there’s an interesting list. I’ll have to consider it.
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  15. Suzy says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    THIS MADE MY DAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! So so so so SO EXCITING! Now I want another one. *pout*
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:40 AM

      You can totally come hang out with mine. 🙂
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  16. Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:28 AM

    So I guess it’s official? You’re going to have the cutest little bun!

    (Like you, I’m scared of yeast and buns.)
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM

      Yep, cat is officially out of the bag now. God help us.
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  17. Kate says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    I love carbs and I love babies! This post makes me so happy.
    I successfully made yeast rolls the other day and it made me SO happy.
    I can’t wait to read about your mommy adventures!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:43 AM

      Carbs and babies…two of life’s greatest blessings.
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  18. liz says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:29 AM

    I love this post so so so so much!!!
    The blueberry buns were fabulous too.

    Reply
    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:44 AM

      The blueberry cream cheese filling was my favorite part, next to the company of course.
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  19. Jenni says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:35 AM

    Congratulations on the buns, and the bun! And to getting to second base with yeast. =)
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      That yeast is a naughty minx.
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  20. Lucie@FitSwissChick says

    November 4, 2015 at 11:59 AM

    Love, Love, Love.

    Get back to me regarding the list too. I can think of some more if you need me to 🙂
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:45 AM

      Laura is still firmly committed to Laura Lucie. 🙂
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  21. Miss Polkadot says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:39 PM

    Double the success, double congrats! No, but really, congratulations, Meg! A little baby Vanilla Gorilla aka baby bun is on its way. My sister could chime in on the adventures ahead better than me but good luck!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:46 AM

      I never considered calling it a little Vanilla Gorilla. I love it though. it has a certain ring to it.
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  22. Amanda @ .running with spoons. says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:41 PM

    Youuuuuuu 😀 I feel like I may have already told you this, but you’re going to make an amazing mother and I’m super stoked for you. And I totally agree with a previous commenter that “growing a tiny human” needs to start going into your WiR posts 😛

    As for the yeast… I just can’t. I made cinnamon rolls -once- and it was super stressful. That was 2 years ago and I never tried again 😆 Maybe someday I’ll get around to it…
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:47 AM

      Next time you come to Cleveland, we’ll make some kind of buns with yeast. We’ll probably have a little helper too.
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  23. Frances says

    November 4, 2015 at 12:50 PM

    Congratulations!!!

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  24. Kanoelani says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Congratulations lady!!! How awesome… Both the bun in the proverbial oven lol & these yummy ones hahahah.

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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:48 AM

      All good buns here today!! 🙂
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  25. Jessica says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    CONGRATULATIONS! No one will be a cooler mom than you.
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      Aw shucks, thanks for the lovely compliment.
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  26. Kate @ Kate Lives Healthy says

    November 4, 2015 at 1:58 PM

    Congratulations!!! So excited for you both 🙂
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  27. Catherine @ foodiecology says

    November 4, 2015 at 2:22 PM

    Those buns look delicious, and I’m amazed I read through the whole post to get to the other bun.
    Love this announcement…and big congrats!!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:49 AM

      Thanks much! I appreciate it.
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  28. Karen @ Karen's Kitchen Stories says

    November 4, 2015 at 3:27 PM

    Congratulations on the bun and buns! Working with yeast can be highly addicting!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:51 AM

      Oh yes, I can’t wait to tackle more recipes now. I have a whole slew at the ready.
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  29. danielle says

    November 4, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    YOU SAUCY SASSY MINX!!!!!! you hot kitty cat you, oh wow, this is simply marvelous news. AB FAB. abso-fucking-lutely marvelous. i’m seriously happy for you. how far along??? i have to ask because we’re baking bread over here as well, wink wink. if we have buns at the same time that would be insanely amazing. i haven’t announced since it’s so early but OMG i can’t get over this news, congratulations to your hubby’s sperm making it in the net, and of course to your ovary, whichever one took it in. do you know which ovary did the magic??? omg i’m seriously shfitzzing over here. i’m a yiddish grandma suddenly
    LOVE YOU!!! and your buns 🙂
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:52 AM

      Love you too boo and I’m thrilled for you.
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  30. lindsay says

    November 4, 2015 at 7:15 PM

    1 –> KNEADING IS WEIRD! And i always think it’s going to be hard, but it’s not. 2 –> YOU BUNS! they are amazing.

    3. —> HOLY SHIT IS RIGHT! I think hubby is in trouble but i am also SO SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:53 AM

      Thanks BABY!!

      Love you too.
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  31. Carlie says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:05 PM

    The important question here is: will the baby have your buns of the hubby’s buns?

    Alright for real- I didn’t think I could adore you any more than i already did. WRONG! I am so incredibly elated over this news!! I truly got the warm and fuzzies all over!

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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 8:55 AM

      I’m hoping the baby has Hubby’s buns or else there will be nothing back there. 🙂

      Now you’ll definitely have to come visit.
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  32. Chelsea @ Chelsea's Healthy Kitchen says

    November 4, 2015 at 8:44 PM

    I can’t believe you left us hanging until the end of the post! I was speed reading through it just to get to the end! But anyway, congrats guys!!! So unbelievably happy for you!!! You guys are going to be such awesome parents. Like seriously. I’m sure everyone who is expecting gets told that but I can just tell you’re going to be extra wonderful.

    Are you going to find out the gender or leave it a surprise?
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:05 AM

      Thanks sunshine. I appreciate it. We already know the gender. It’s a secret right now (or else I’ll just text you the news). When I’m back in Canada next summer, you’ll get to meet the little one.
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  33. Julia says

    November 4, 2015 at 9:02 PM

    Congrats!!! That is so exciting! Hope your pregnancy is going good so far. 🙂 And those buns…heaven!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:06 AM

      Thanks Julia. Yep, those buns are heavenly and I’m hopefully my bun will be too. 🙂
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  34. Jen @ Chase the Red Grape says

    November 4, 2015 at 10:41 PM

    Now I am wide awake I can comment! Huge hugs and congratulations again Meghan! I hope you are super excited… Babies scare the crap out of me! Haha!

    Back to other buns… I never ever miss bread or cakes… Until I see sticky buns… Then it’s drool central and it’s all I can think about! And yeast sure needs a huge dose of gluten to be perfect! Eat several for me!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:08 AM

      Truth: babies scare the crap out of me too, although I’m sure I’ll figure it out. 🙂

      I wish I could wave my magic wand and make your gluten issues disappear. Simple Mills is a pretty good gluten free brand.
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  35. Stacy says

    November 5, 2015 at 12:52 AM

    Congratulations and what perfect timing! Your buns look beautiful! Speaking, of course, of your sweet ones. Hmmm, even that came out wrong. Let me start over.

    I like the buns you baked with Donna’s recipe. There, I did it. Man, it’s hard to stay on the straight and narrow when the word “buns” comes up!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:10 AM

      Buns are a tough lot. Bunch of naughty minxes, which is of course why they appeal to me.
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  36. Brittany says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:02 AM

    WAAAHHHOOOO! Cats outta the bag now! Soon the entire world will know when your belly looks like a medium watermelon. These buns though, drooling. All down my face.
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:11 AM

      I’ve already got a little bump going. It’s tough, like a shell. Crazy business. 🙂
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  37. Lisa @ Lisa the Vegetarian says

    November 5, 2015 at 1:43 PM

    Oh my goodness – congratulations! And as a side note, this recipe looks delicious.
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    • Meghan says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:19 AM

      Thanks Lisa. I appreciate the well wishes.
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  38. MassachusEATS says

    November 5, 2015 at 3:05 PM

    Congrats!!! All that crazy monkey lovin’ 😉

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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:12 AM

      It was either the monkey loving or public bananas, or maybe the combination of both.
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  39. Jayne says

    November 5, 2015 at 10:34 PM

    Yayyyy I’m so happy for you I just read this post out loud to my hubs because I loved every little and big thing about it. Congrats to you both! You are going to be an amazing momma!
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    • Meghan says

      November 7, 2015 at 9:13 AM

      Thanks sunshine. I appreciate that!
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  40. Donna says

    November 7, 2015 at 1:49 PM

    Congrats on the bun. And on the beautiful bouncing blueberry buns! I’m soooo glad I helped you tackle your fear of yeast. I think you two will be very good friends from now on!
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    • Meghan says

      November 8, 2015 at 8:16 AM

      Thank YOU! I can’t wait to make these again and try out some of your other amazing recipes. I could drool over your cookbook all day long.
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  41. Madison - I can't remember my password to my wordpress account anymore says

    November 11, 2015 at 8:54 AM

    Wow!! Um… this is amazing. Wonderful. Fantastic. So many adjectives I could use! Congratulations Meghan. I don’t know you very well, but from what I do know, I think you’re going to be an awesome mother. You’ll definitely be one of those “cool moms.” I can see it now… 🙂

    Now you’ll have a little monkey running around pretty soon (I realize the child hasn’t even been born yet, and then after that babies take forever to learn to walk, but I’m fairly confident your kid will be born running… a mini “fast feets” if you will).

    !!! For once I’m kind of struggling with finding enough words, and figuring out what exactly is the right thing to say 🙂 If you ever need a babysitter, I’m willing to make the drive! Haha.

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    • Meghan says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:21 AM

      I like the little mini feets phrase and seeing you in my blog comments again. Apparently I just need to get knocked up to do it huh?! Kidding, I hope life is treating you well and things are going great and I’d love to take you up on that babysitter offer.
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  42. Arman @ thebigmansworld says

    November 11, 2015 at 6:16 PM

    The inner Nicki Minaj inside of me is so excited for you. You toss my salad like my name ROMAINE.

    Congrats again on the tomato and now…THESE BEAUTIES! By golly they look amazing. I hope you showcase these to the tomato in due time 😀
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    • Meghan says

      November 12, 2015 at 7:22 AM

      I’m pretty sure the tomato is the one craving yeast and hops, but that’s a different story altogether and I shall have to content myself to only sniffing beer for now. Le sigh. 🙂 🙂
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