Perfect Cinnamon Buns with Fig Compote

Шаги12

1. 1

   Шаг 1. Warm the milk

   Warm 180 ml milk until it feels like warm bath water, not too hot.

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2. 2

   Шаг 2. Mix the dough

   Add 2.25 tsp fast acting yeast, 50 g sugar, 60 g melted butter (cooled so it is liquid but not hot), 1 egg and 1 egg yolk. Mix together, then add 360 g bread flour and 1 tsp salt.

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3. 3

   Шаг 3. Knead the dough

   10 мин

   Knead for 8-10 minutes until you have a soft, slightly sticky dough.

4. 4

   Шаг 4. Let the dough rise

   1 ч

   Transfer to a lightly oiled bowl, cover with cling film and a towel and leave somewhere warm for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until doubled in size.

5. 5

   Шаг 5. Cook the fig compote

   Roughly chop 400 g fresh figs and add to a frying pan with 40 g sugar and a good squeeze of lemon. Cook over a medium heat until the figs have completely broken down and the excess water has cooked away.

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6. 6

   Шаг 6. Cool the compote

   Spread the compote onto a plate and leave to cool completely.

7. 7

   Шаг 7. Spread the filling

   Roll the risen dough into roughly a 25 x 35 cm rectangle. Spread with 60 g softened salted butter, followed by an even layer of the cooled fig compote.

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8. 8

   Шаг 8. Add the cinnamon sugar

   Mix 140 g dark brown sugar with 1.5 tbsp ground cinnamon and sprinkle evenly over the figs. Gently press it into the filling.

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9. 9

   Шаг 9. Shape the buns

   52m 30s

   Tightly roll the dough into a log, then cut into 7 equal buns. Place baking paper in the Low Casserole, place in the buns, cover and leave to rise again for 45 to 60 minutes until puffed up and touching.

10. 10

    Шаг 10. Bake the buns

    22m 30s

    Bake at 180°C / 160°C fan for around 20-25 minutes until golden but still soft and gooey in the middle.

11. 11

    Шаг 11. Make the frosting

    Beat together 110 g cream cheese, 85 g icing sugar, 40 g softened salted butter and 0.5 tsp vanilla until smooth and fluffy.

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12. 12

    Шаг 12. Frost the buns

    10 мин

    Leave the buns to cool for around 10 minutes, then spread the frosting generously over the top.