APRICOT AND ALMOND CHELSEA BUNS

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This recipe from BBC Good Food is a new variation on an old favourite. I have adapted it for the bread machine.

Provided by Irmgard

Categories     Yeast Breads

Time 1h40m

Yield 8 buns

Number Of Ingredients 11

450 g white bread flour
1 teaspoon bread machine yeast
50 g granulated sugar
150 ml warm milk
1 egg, beaten
50 g unsalted butter
25 g butter, softened
85 g dried apricots, finely chopped
85 g sliced almonds, toasted
25 g brown sugar
2 tablespoons apricot jam

Steps:

  • Put the dough ingredients into the mixer of your bread machine in the order suggested by the manufacturer and set for the dough cycle.
  • When the dough is ready, roll out on a lightly floured surface into a rough 20 cm by 30 cm rectangle.
  • Spread the dough evenly with the soft butter, then sprinkle with the apricots, almonds and sugar.
  • Roll up firmly like a Swiss roll from one of the long sides. Dampen the open edge to help it stick if you need to.
  • Cut into 8 even slices with a sharp knife, shape into round pinwheels, then arrange in a greased 21 cm or 23 cm cake tin, cut side up.
  • Cover with a clean, damp tea towel and let rise in a a warm place for about 20 minutes until roughly doubled in size.
  • Bake in a preheated 400 degree F oven for 10 minutes, then lower the temperature to 350 degrees F.
  • Bake for 10 more minutes until golden brown.
  • Melt the jam with 1 tablespoons water, brush over the tops of the buns, then sprinkle with a few more flaked almonds.

Teeblah Tamleke
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These buns were amazing! The apricot and almond filling was the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. The buns were also very soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.


OKAFOR NMESOMA
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I was disappointed with these Chelsea buns. The dough was too dry and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


David Bunn
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These Chelsea buns were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still very good. I would recommend using less sugar in the filling next time.


Glenn Stoker
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I made these buns for my family and they loved them! They were so impressed with how they turned out. I will definitely be making these again.


James Filson
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These buns were delicious! The apricot and almond filling was the perfect combination of sweet and nutty. The buns were also very soft and fluffy.


clara Diaz jaray
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I was disappointed with these Chelsea buns. The dough was too dry and the filling was bland. I would not recommend this recipe.


Kabelo Emmanuel
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The apricot and almond filling was a bit too sweet for my taste, but the buns themselves were perfect. Next time, I will try using a different filling.


Godwin Ayomide
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These Chelsea buns were a bit more challenging to make than I expected, but they were worth the effort. The end result was a delicious and impressive pastry that I was proud to serve to my guests.


Amelia Graham
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I made these buns for a brunch party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved the unique flavor and the buns were gone in no time. I will definitely be making these again.


Parivesh Thami
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I followed the recipe exactly and the buns turned out beautifully. They were golden brown and the filling was gooey and delicious. My family loved them!


paul wilson
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These Chelsea buns were a delight to make and even better to eat! The combination of apricots and almonds was perfect, and the buns were so soft and fluffy. I will definitely be making these again.