Sunshine’s Apricot Cinnamon Buns Bread

Cinnamon buns are believed to have originated in Sweden, where they are known as ‘kanelbulle’. They are a popular treat during fika, a Swedish coffee break tradition.

This is vegetarian recipe. Dish can be prepared in 115 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 11.

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Sunshine’s Apricot Cinnamon Buns Bread

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: American, European Courses: Bread, Breakfast, Dessert Recipe Keys: Vegetarian

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 30 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 60 min Total Time 1 hr 55 mins

Servings: 8 Calories: 2560

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 3 cup All-purpose flour
• ¹⁄₄ cup Granulated sugar
• 1 tablespoon Baking powder
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Cinnamon
• ¹⁄₂ cup Unsalted butter
• ¹⁄₂ cup Milk
• ¹⁄₄ cup Apricot jam
• ¹⁄₂ cup Dried apricots
• ¹⁄₂ cup Powdered sugar
• ¹⁄₂ teaspoon Vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon.
3. Cut in the butter until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Stir in the milk until a soft dough forms.
5. Turn the dough onto a lightly floured surface and knead gently for 1 minute.
6. Roll out the dough into a rectangle approximately 12x8 inches.
7. Spread the apricot jam evenly over the dough, leaving a small border around the edges.
8. Sprinkle the dried apricots over the jam.
9. Starting from the long side, roll up the dough tightly.
10. Cut the rolled dough into 8 equal-sized pieces.
11. Place the pieces in a greased baking dish.
12. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
13. In a small bowl, whisk together the powdered sugar and vanilla extract to make the glaze.
14. Drizzle the glaze over the warm cinnamon buns bread.
15. Allow to cool for 10 minutes before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 8

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 320kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 12g19%

Total Carbohydrate 50g17%

Sugars 24g

Protein 4g8%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.