Cleochatra's Revoloopsie Rolls (home-made hamburger buns and more)

Tommyswife · 01-04-2008, 12:00 PM

The recipe looks fantastic, but I'm curious about the taste. Has anyone tried them yet, if so, how are they?

Considering they're made with cream cheese, do they taste cheesey. Dumb question, I know but I don't how else to phrase it.........

cleochatra · 01-04-2008, 12:12 PM

You won't barf from the cream cheese. You most likely won't even taste it. To me, it adds richness and sweetness, but it's not like a cream cheese danish or anything. I think it really is just there to keep the buns supple so that they won't fall apart and crumble.

I didn't know they'd be such a huge hit with the kids and the hubby, but the kids seriously just sat down and ate a half dozen of my buns just now (I just made a new batch)! My husband eats them plain, and so does my son. They now say they want sandwiches made from them! My kids are super-picky (of of them was just diagnosed as high-functioning autism), and so for them to prefer these to bread is pretty huge.

sugarless4life · 01-04-2008, 01:37 PM

Here's my first try:

We're getting Wendy's for supper and I can't wait to eat these !!

Betty

cleochatra · 01-04-2008, 01:59 PM

Woohoo, Betty! Those look AWESOME! That's how mine look, too. I want Wendy's again tonight. LOL

CarolynF · 01-04-2008, 02:06 PM

Okay..I had a grilled cheese sandwich a la Cleo for lunch..Nommie..

Now, for a really perfect shaped RR, you can use those muffin top pans..well oiled or sprayed..They make perfect ones..

Cleo..we would love a You-Tube of you doing this!!! but your little friends added some variety and fun to it!!

sugarless4life · 01-04-2008, 02:07 PM

I used the NON-STICK Reynolds wrap on a cookie sheet and it worked flawlessly .. I love that stuff!

Betty

michelemomof2 · 01-04-2008, 02:16 PM

They look wonderful!!!! Thanks! I'm going to give them a try after I buy some cream of tartar.

cleochatra · 01-04-2008, 02:16 PM

sugarless-- I should try parchment! What a GREAT idea!

Carolyn-- OMG! I about fell out of my chair at the thought of doing a youtube. LOLOL!!! Dear sweet Lord. I'd never make a decent video. Maybe someday. NOT!!! ROTFLMAOPMP

Tommyswife · 01-04-2008, 02:29 PM

Sugarless4life they look yummy and real buttery. Hmmm! ARe they the consistency of bread/muffin? What do they taste like?

Awww shucks! I just noticed that I need cream of tartar. What the heck? I never knew it existed. Hopefully, they'll have it at Ralph's or maybe somebody can email some to me. LOL I wish it were that easy.

CarolynF · 01-04-2008, 02:30 PM

We would love to see you "do your little thing with your funny comments in person"..

Gals...I am not kidding...GO GET A MUFFIN TOP PAN...if you are a serious roll maker..

They are fabulous..gotta spray like crazy, but they are wonderful.

sugarless4life · 01-04-2008, 03:53 PM

Here's my dinner tonight ... Wendy's double cheeseburger with low carb ketchup on the side!

Quote:

Sugarless4life they look yummy and real buttery. Hmmm! ARe they the consistency of bread/muffin? What do they taste like?

The taste really isn't much .. with the burger, you don't even notice .. they hold together every bit as good as a real bun .. I am SOLD on these!

Betty

cnklove38 · 01-04-2008, 04:10 PM

Why are mine all watery?? No way I could put them on a cookie sheet

sugarless4life · 01-04-2008, 04:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnklove38

Why are mine all watery?? No way I could put them on a cookie sheet

Hon, you have to fold the egg mixture into the egg whites VERY SLOWLY .. like a snails pace .. so you don't break down the whites .. and make sure your whites are whipped to be STIFF before you begin folding in the egg mixture...

Betty

weasel! · 01-04-2008, 04:35 PM

Has anyone tried making these with no sweetener?

cleochatra · 01-04-2008, 04:37 PM

You could probably make it sans sweetener if you wanted to. I haven't tried it. Good to see you, BTW!

cnklove38 · 01-04-2008, 04:42 PM

This is harder than I thought,

cleochatra · 01-04-2008, 04:45 PM

cnklove-- If you lived closer, I'd drive some over to you! They really are worth it! Don't give up!

sugarless4life is sold on them, so you known they're worth it!

sappl38220 · 01-04-2008, 04:50 PM

These are soooo versatile, I just warmed them, put butter and sf maple syrup on them....yummo!!

I added 1 TBS of almond flour to my batch and they turned out purrrfect!
my batch yielded 8 large buns.
I used
3 eggs and whites,
cr of t.
3 oz.cream cheese &
the 1 T. almond flour

I will see if they pass the hamburger test tomorrow.

elyseelyse · 01-04-2008, 05:36 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnklove38

Why are mine all watery?? No way I could put them on a cookie sheet

Yeah, no do not do that. Well, unless you want an upper arm workout. I have some new muscles popping from scrape scrape scrape. I did still bake it after I made the mess. I was hoping some magic genie fairy would save them in the oven. AH, no that did not happen, twice.

AllisonB · 01-04-2008, 07:47 PM

Here's a tip for stiff egg whites. When I beat egg whites I put a glass bowl and my beaters in the freezer for a while. Not long enough for the bowl to get frosty (you don't want any moisture inside the bowl), but long enough to get really cold. And I try to get my eggs to room temp. before beating. The egg whites are stiff and fluffy in no time.

ReneeD70 · 01-04-2008, 07:59 PM

What does the cream of tartar do? My Grandma always said it was "food bleach" so I never ever bought or used in 17yrs of marriage and I cook/bake a lot. I just always left it out if it called for it. Grandma WUZ crazy tho

CarolynF · 01-04-2008, 08:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cnklove38

This is harder than I thought,

The KEY to whipping egg whites is to making sure you get NO yolk in them..otherwise forget about whipping them..

Many peeps break the eggs and one at a time put the whites in a custard cup in case some yolk falls in by accident..(then you can save that white for an omelette later). Do one egg at a time.in the custard cup..then drop in the large bowl.

The whites have to be so stiff that you can hold the bowl upside down and they won't move..

Cream of tartar helps them "hold up"

marymc · 01-04-2008, 08:14 PM

It's supposed to help make it fluffier!

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReneeD70

What does the cream of tartar do? My Grandma always said it was "food bleach" so I never ever bought or used in 17yrs of marriage and I cook/bake a lot. I just always left it out if it called for it. Grandma WUZ crazy tho

lisabinil · 01-05-2008, 04:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ReneeD70

What does the cream of tartar do? My Grandma always said it was "food bleach" so I never ever bought or used in 17yrs of marriage and I cook/bake a lot. I just always left it out if it called for it. Grandma WUZ crazy tho

It's a stabilizer for the egg whites-helps them hold their peaks. You can also use white vinegar. I've never used either-never had a problem whipping them.

JKat · 01-05-2008, 06:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by weasel!

Has anyone tried making these with no sweetener?

I make mine with garlic powder and onion powder. I also use sour cream instead of cream cheese.

helens · 01-05-2008, 12:48 PM

An easy way to separate eggs is to crack the egg and let it drop into your clean hand, letting the white slide into the bowl from between slightly spready fingers...messy, but works well and keeps the yolk from breaking.

You'll get better volume if the eggs are at room temperature, and make sure the bowl is completely dry. A copper bowl will produce the best volume.

If there's even the slightest bit of oil or grease or fat of any sort in the bowl the whites will break down and won't get very stiff. They can also break down if you overbeat them, making them runny.

Amy Lynn · 01-05-2008, 01:30 PM

my mom and i have been making the rolls this way for about two years now, though we never use sweetener.

i'm with carolyn...you can't beat the muffin top pan for perfect "bun size" and it's fun to experiment with different seasonings etc.

for example, it really takes on a "hamburger bun" taste & texture when you add sesame seeds to the batter.

LibertyJen · 01-05-2008, 01:42 PM

Okay, Okay ... I gotta get me a muffin top pan ...

These sound delish!!!

cleochatra · 01-05-2008, 02:02 PM

Sour cream has more carbs in it, so adjust for that in your carb numbers!

It's fun hearing how people are tweaking the recipe!

LowCarbSleepyToast · 01-05-2008, 06:19 PM

You guys separate the eggs with your hands? Eeeeeww....lol.. All you have to do is gently crack the egg in half, then dump the white out of the half that doesnt have the yolk.. then dump the yolk into the empty half...and repeat until all the white is in the bowl...

I made some with mayo.. I still consider them more of 'oopsie' rolls than traditional revolution rolls because I used alot more mayo than recomended, about 5-6 tbsp probably.

They were pretty good, but unfortunantly, I ate all but one tonight :blush: So I might have to take out the sweetener..or just not make them.

01-04-2008, 12:00 PM	#1
Tommyswife Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,938 Gallery: Tommyswife Stats: 224.5/194/180 R1P2 Lost 29.5 pounds P3 Day 2 WOE: Homeopathic HCG	Cleochatra's Revoloopsie Rolls (home-made hamburger buns and more) The recipe looks fantastic, but I'm curious about the taste. Has anyone tried them yet, if so, how are they? Considering they're made with cream cheese, do they taste cheesey. Dumb question, I know but I don't how else to phrase it.........

01-04-2008, 12:12 PM	#2
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	You won't barf from the cream cheese. You most likely won't even taste it. To me, it adds richness and sweetness, but it's not like a cream cheese danish or anything. I think it really is just there to keep the buns supple so that they won't fall apart and crumble. I didn't know they'd be such a huge hit with the kids and the hubby, but the kids seriously just sat down and ate a half dozen of my buns just now (I just made a new batch)! My husband eats them plain, and so does my son. They now say they want sandwiches made from them! My kids are super-picky (of of them was just diagnosed as high-functioning autism), and so for them to prefer these to bread is pretty huge. Last edited by cleochatra; 01-04-2008 at 12:14 PM..

01-04-2008, 02:06 PM	#5
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,945 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	Okay..I had a grilled cheese sandwich a la Cleo for lunch..Nommie.. Now, for a really perfect shaped RR, you can use those muffin top pans..well oiled or sprayed..They make perfect ones.. Cleo..we would love a You-Tube of you doing this!!! but your little friends added some variety and fun to it!! Last edited by CarolynF; 01-04-2008 at 02:08 PM..

01-04-2008, 02:29 PM	#9
Tommyswife Very Gabby LCF Member!!! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 4,938 Gallery: Tommyswife Stats: 224.5/194/180 R1P2 Lost 29.5 pounds P3 Day 2 WOE: Homeopathic HCG	Sugarless4life they look yummy and real buttery. Hmmm! ARe they the consistency of bread/muffin? What do they taste like? Awww shucks! I just noticed that I need cream of tartar. What the heck? I never knew it existed. Hopefully, they'll have it at Ralph's or maybe somebody can email some to me. LOL I wish it were that easy. Last edited by Tommyswife; 01-04-2008 at 02:32 PM..

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01-04-2008, 01:37 PM	#3
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 14,200 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 56 yo /maintaining for 9 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 -10 1/2 YEARS ON ATKINS	Here's my first try: We're getting Wendy's for supper and I can't wait to eat these !! Betty

01-04-2008, 01:59 PM	#4
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	Woohoo, Betty! Those look AWESOME! That's how mine look, too. I want Wendy's again tonight. LOL

01-04-2008, 02:07 PM	#6
sugarless4life Atkins Ambassador Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Norman, Oklahoma Posts: 14,200 Gallery: sugarless4life Stats: 5'3 / 100 pounds / 56 yo /maintaining for 9 years WOE: Lost it with Atkins / RUNNING to keep it off! Start Date: January 19, 2002 -10 1/2 YEARS ON ATKINS	I used the NON-STICK Reynolds wrap on a cookie sheet and it worked flawlessly .. I love that stuff! Betty

01-04-2008, 02:16 PM	#7
michelemomof2 Blabbermouth!!! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 5,097 Gallery: michelemomof2 WOE: Low Carb Start Date: January 18, 2004	They look wonderful!!!! Thanks! I'm going to give them a try after I buy some cream of tartar.

01-04-2008, 02:30 PM	#10
CarolynF Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Kansas Posts: 36,945 Gallery: CarolynF Stats: 195/141/139 WOE: Eat Fat, Get Thin Start Date: January 2001	We would love to see you "do your little thing with your funny comments in person".. Gals...I am not kidding...GO GET A MUFFIN TOP PAN...if you are a serious roll maker.. They are fabulous..gotta spray like crazy, but they are wonderful.

01-04-2008, 04:10 PM	#12
cnklove38 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 85 Gallery: cnklove38	Why are mine all watery?? No way I could put them on a cookie sheet

01-04-2008, 04:35 PM	#14
weasel! MAJOR LCF POSTER! Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,139 Gallery: weasel! Stats: 153/138/125; 5'7", small frame WOE: JUDDDD/EFGT/WAPF/whole foods Start Date: recommitted to LC 3/11/07; start JUDDDD 6/08/09	Has anyone tried making these with no sweetener?

01-04-2008, 04:37 PM	#15
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	You could probably make it sans sweetener if you wanted to. I haven't tried it. Good to see you, BTW!

01-04-2008, 04:42 PM	#16
cnklove38 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 85 Gallery: cnklove38	This is harder than I thought,

01-04-2008, 04:45 PM	#17
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	cnklove-- If you lived closer, I'd drive some over to you! They really are worth it! Don't give up! sugarless4life is sold on them, so you known they're worth it!

01-04-2008, 04:50 PM	#18
sappl38220 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Northern MN~GODS Country Posts: 548 Gallery: sappl38220 Stats: 198/190/140 WOE: general lo carb Start Date: on & off since Dec '99	These are soooo versatile, I just warmed them, put butter and sf maple syrup on them....yummo!! I added 1 TBS of almond flour to my batch and they turned out purrrfect! my batch yielded 8 large buns. I used 3 eggs and whites, cr of t. 3 oz.cream cheese & the 1 T. almond flour I will see if they pass the hamburger test tomorrow.

01-04-2008, 07:47 PM	#20
AllisonB Big Yapper!!!! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: SW Ohio Posts: 8,583 Gallery: AllisonB Stats: Day of surgery:255/Today:155/Goal:140 Start Date: RNY 8/20/2012	Here's a tip for stiff egg whites. When I beat egg whites I put a glass bowl and my beaters in the freezer for a while. Not long enough for the bowl to get frosty (you don't want any moisture inside the bowl), but long enough to get really cold. And I try to get my eggs to room temp. before beating. The egg whites are stiff and fluffy in no time.

01-04-2008, 07:59 PM	#21
ReneeD70 Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: South Central Ohio Posts: 994 Gallery: ReneeD70 Stats: fluffy/less fluffy/curvy WOE: low carb	What does the cream of tartar do? My Grandma always said it was "food bleach" so I never ever bought or used in 17yrs of marriage and I cook/bake a lot. I just always left it out if it called for it. Grandma WUZ crazy tho

01-05-2008, 12:48 PM	#26
helens Senior LCF Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Washington State Posts: 153 Gallery: helens Stats: Biggest/Big/130 WOE: Atkins Induction 1-21-08 Start Date: June 2007	An easy way to separate eggs is to crack the egg and let it drop into your clean hand, letting the white slide into the bowl from between slightly spready fingers...messy, but works well and keeps the yolk from breaking. You'll get better volume if the eggs are at room temperature, and make sure the bowl is completely dry. A copper bowl will produce the best volume. If there's even the slightest bit of oil or grease or fat of any sort in the bowl the whites will break down and won't get very stiff. They can also break down if you overbeat them, making them runny.

01-05-2008, 01:30 PM	#27
Amy Lynn happy girlie girl! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: VA Posts: 6,947 Gallery: Amy Lynn	my mom and i have been making the rolls this way for about two years now, though we never use sweetener. i'm with carolyn...you can't beat the muffin top pan for perfect "bun size" and it's fun to experiment with different seasonings etc. for example, it really takes on a "hamburger bun" taste & texture when you add sesame seeds to the batter.

01-05-2008, 01:42 PM	#28
LibertyJen Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Northern Kentucky / Cincinnati Posts: 534 Gallery: LibertyJen Stats: 230 HW/ 197 (06/05/08) / 145 Age: 35 WOE: Wise Carb Eating with Nutritional Response Testing Start Date: Happy New Year 2008!	Okay, Okay ... I gotta get me a muffin top pan ... These sound delish!!!

01-05-2008, 02:02 PM	#29
cleochatra something there Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 14,426 Gallery: cleochatra	Sour cream has more carbs in it, so adjust for that in your carb numbers! It's fun hearing how people are tweaking the recipe!

01-05-2008, 06:19 PM	#30
LowCarbSleepyToast Senior LCF Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 680 Gallery: LowCarbSleepyToast WOE: Atkins Start Date: 9-8-07	You guys separate the eggs with your hands? Eeeeeww....lol.. All you have to do is gently crack the egg in half, then dump the white out of the half that doesnt have the yolk.. then dump the yolk into the empty half...and repeat until all the white is in the bowl... I made some with mayo.. I still consider them more of 'oopsie' rolls than traditional revolution rolls because I used alot more mayo than recomended, about 5-6 tbsp probably. They were pretty good, but unfortunantly, I ate all but one tonight :blush: So I might have to take out the sweetener..or just not make them.