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Apple Morning Buns

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These Apple Morning Buns are tender, flaky pastries filled with a buttery cinnamon-apple filling and baked to golden perfection. They’re slightly crispy on the outside, soft on the inside, and coated with a light dusting of sugar. Perfect with coffee or tea!

Ingredients

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For the Dough:

  • 2 1/4 tsp (1 packet) active dry yeast
  • 3/4 cup warm milk (about 110°F / 45°C)
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 3 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 large egg
  • 1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted butter, softened

For the Apple Filling:

  • 2 medium apples, peeled, cored, and diced (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best)
  • 1/4 cup unsalted butter
  • 1/3 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tsp cinnamon
  • 1/2 tsp nutmeg
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 tbsp cornstarch (to thicken)

For the Topping:

  • 1/4 cup melted butter (for brushing)
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar + 1/2 tsp cinnamon (for rolling)

Instructions

1. Prepare the Dough:

  1. In a small bowl, mix yeast, warm milk, and 1 tbsp sugar. Let sit for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
  2. In a large mixing bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar, and salt.
  3. Add the yeast mixture, vanilla, and egg. Mix until a dough forms.
  4. Knead in the softened butter, one tablespoon at a time, until the dough is smooth and elastic (about 8 minutes by hand or 5 minutes in a stand mixer).
  5. Place the dough in a greased bowl, cover, and let it rise for 1-1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

2. Make the Apple Filling:

  1. In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter and add diced apples, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and vanilla.
  2. Cook for 5-7 minutes, stirring, until apples soften.
  3. Stir in cornstarch and cook for 1 more minute to thicken.
  4. Remove from heat and let cool.

3. Roll & Fill the Dough:

  1. On a floured surface, roll out the dough into a 12×18-inch rectangle.
  2. Spread the cooled apple filling evenly over the dough.
  3. Roll up the dough tightly from the long side to form a log.
  4. Slice into 12 equal pieces and place in a greased muffin tin.

4. Second Rise & Bake:

  1. Cover the buns loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise for 30 minutes while preheating the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.

5. Coat with Cinnamon Sugar:

  1. Brush warm buns with melted butter and roll in the cinnamon-sugar mixture for a sweet, crunchy coating.

6. Serve & Enjoy:

  • Let the buns cool slightly before serving. They’re best enjoyed warm!

Notes

  • Make ahead: You can prepare the dough the night before and let it rise overnight in the fridge.
  • For extra flakiness, use puff pastry dough instead of homemade dough.
  • Try different apples! Granny Smith adds tartness, while Honeycrisp makes them extra sweet.
  • These buns pair wonderfully with maple glaze, caramel sauce, or a dusting of powdered sugar.

Find it online: https://ukfinda.com/apple-morning-buns/