step 1
Mix the yeast (12 g), a pinch of the caster sugar and a couple of tablespoons of lukewarm water in a small bowl. Stir and leave for about 10 minutes – it should start frothing.
step 2
For the filling: blitz the apples (100 g), cinnamon (2 tsp) and sugar (2 tbsp) in a food processor until roughly 1-3mm. Or chop by hand then mix with the cinnamon and sugar.
step 3
Combine the flour (500 g) and sugar (70 g) in a large bowl. Make a well and add the beaten egg (1), yeast mixture and oil (70 ml).
step 4
Measure out 200ml lukewarm water and add most of it to the flour mixture. Stir until the dough starts to come together. If very dry, add a little water gradually so it doesn’t get too wet. The dough should be moist, not super sticky.
step 5
Once it has come together, sprinkle with the salt (15 g) and knead in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface for about 10 minutes. If it’s very sticky, add a little flour.
step 6
Once smooth and springy, shape into a ball, pulling the surface down and under the base of the ball so it’s taut on the top. Place the dough into a clean, oiled bowl, rolling it in the oil to coat the surface, cover with clingfilm and leave until doubled in size (1-2 hours).
step 7
Tip on to a lightly floured surface and press out into a rough rectangle. Top evenly with the apple/cinnamon mixture.
step 8
Bring the sides of the dough up and over to encase the filling then knead until evenly distributed.
step 9
Line two baking sheets with baking parchment.
step 10
Turn the risen dough out on to a clean surface (add a little flour if it’s very sticky), weigh it and divide it into 12 equal pieces. Cut each piece into equal thirds, roll each into a sausage about 20cm long. Braid, then bring the ends together to form a circle, pressing together to help it stick.
step 11
Space the rolls on the baking sheets and loosely cover with clingfilm or a tea towel. Leave to rise in a draught-free place until puffy (30-60 minutes), heating your oven to 180°C about 20 minutes before the end of the rise.
step 12
When risen, lightly brush the rolls with beaten egg. Bake for 15-20 mins, until the bottoms are golden brown and the rolls sound hollow when you tap them. Cool on a wire rack.
step 13
If glazing, mix the honey (2 tbsp) with ½ tbsp of water and brush over the warm rolls.
ONE LAST THING....
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