Apricot Cardamom Buns

"A special treat for those with a sweet tooth. Great with your Sunday morning cup of tea of coffee!"
 
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Ready In:
1hr 42mins
Ingredients:
12
Yields:
12 buns
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ingredients

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directions

  • Sift the flour and salt into a large bowl.
  • Rub the butter into the flour until it resembles fine crumbs.
  • Stir in the yeast and sugar, then combine the egg and milk and pour the mixture into the flour.
  • Mix the dough together, pulling it into a ball.
  • Knead for 3-4 minutes on a lightly floured surface.
  • Put the dough back in the mixing bowl, cover and leave in a warm place to rise for about an hour, until the dough has doubled.
  • I like to use a very lightly heated oven for this.
  • Meanwhile, put the apricots in a small pan, cover with water, bring to a boil and then turn the heat down and simmer for 20 minutes.
  • Drain and chop the apricots into small pieces.
  • Crack open the cardamom pods and grind the seeds into a powder.
  • Stir that into the apricots with the jam.
  • When the dough has risen, pre-heat the oven to 220 C.
  • Punch the dough down, then roll into a rectangle about 40cm x 25cm.
  • Spread over the apricot mixture, spreading it as far out as and onto the edges.
  • Wet the top, long edge with water, then roll the dough from bottom to top into a long roll.
  • Press the wet edge to seal.
  • Cut into rolls, then place on a non-stick baking pan and leave in a warm place for 20-30 minutes.
  • Scatter the brown sugar over and bake for 12-15 minutes until risen and golden.
  • Melt the apricot jam in a small pan with 1-2 tbsp water.
  • When it is bubbling brush it over the top of the buns.
  • Cool slightly and serve.

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