Buckwheat Honey, Plum and Hazelnut Swirl Buns
Soft, aromatic enriched buns filled with a thick plum compote, buckwheat honey, and toasted hazelnuts. They are finished with a light vanilla glaze for shine and balanced sweetness.
Ingredients
- 420 g bread flour (for the dough)
- 55 g sugar (for the dough)
- 6 g fine salt (for the dough)
- 7 g instant dry yeast (for the dough)
- 180 ml warm whole milk (approx. a 100°F/38°C)
- 1 unit large egg (for the dough)
- 60 g unsalted butter, softened (for the dough)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (for the dough)
- 300 g fresh red plums, diced small (for the relleno)
- 70 g buckwheat honey (for the relleno)
- 35 g brown sugar (for the relleno)
- 15 ml lemon juice (for the relleno)
- 2 g ground cinnamon (for the relleno)
- 80 g toasted chopped hazelnuts (for the relleno)
- 8 g cornstarch (for espesar the relleno)
- 15 ml water (for mezclar with the maicena)
- 15 g melted butter (for brush the molde)
- 90 g powdered sugar (for the glaseado)
- 22 ml whole milk (for the glaseado)
- 2 ml vanilla extract (for the glaseado)
Nutrition facts
per serving
Approximate nutritional information. Estimated from the recipe’s ingredients and amounts, using standard reference nutrition values. It may vary with brands, sizes and cooking method. For guidance only; not a substitute for medical or dietary advice.
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Instructions
- 1
1. Grease a rectangular or round baking pan with the melted butter and set aside. If your kitchen is cool, prepare a warm proofing spot around 75-85°F (24-29°C).
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2. In a small saucepan, cook the plums with the buckwheat honey, brown sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon over medium heat for 8 to 10 minutes, until the fruit softens and releases its juices.
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3. Stir the cornstarch with the water until smooth. Add it to the saucepan and cook 1 to 2 minutes more, stirring, until you have a thick compote. Remove from the heat, fold in the toasted chopped hazelnuts, and let cool completely.
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4. In a large bowl, mix the bread flour, sugar, fine salt, and instant dry yeast.
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5. Add the warm milk, egg, and vanilla. Mix until a rough dough forms. Add the softened butter gradually and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, by hand or mixer, until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly glossy.
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6. Shape into a ball, place in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let rise for 60 to 75 minutes, until nearly doubled in size.
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7. Deflate the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 14 x 11 inches (35 x 28 cm).
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8. Spread the cooled plum and hazelnut filling evenly over the surface, leaving a 3/4-inch (2 cm) border clear along one long side.
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9. Roll the dough up from the opposite long side into a firm log. Pinch the seam to seal.
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10. Cut the log into 10 equal pieces and arrange them in the prepared pan, leaving a little space between each one. Cover and proof for 30 to 40 minutes, until puffy.
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11. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
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12. Bake the buns for 25 to 30 minutes at 350°F (175°C), until well risen and golden on top. If they brown too quickly, loosely cover with foil during the last few minutes.
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13. While the buns bake, whisk the powdered sugar with the milk and vanilla until smooth and pourable.
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14. Let the buns rest for 10 minutes out of the oven. Then drizzle the glaze over the still-warm buns so it settles into the swirls. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef tips
Toast the hazelnuts for 8 to 10 minutes at 325°F (165°C) if they are not already toasted; this gives the filling deeper flavor. Make sure the compote is fully cooled so it does not soften the dough while rolling.
Substitutions
You can replace the plums with firm nectarines or pitted cherries. Hazelnuts can be swapped for walnuts for a different flavor profile. Buckwheat honey can be replaced with another dark honey, though the taste will be less robust.
What I used to make it
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