Bakery Spirals with Date Butter, Toasted Sesame, and Cardamom
Soft, aromatic bakery spirals made with a tender enriched dough, filled with spiced date butter and finished with toasted sesame for a contrast of deep sweetness, warm notes, and a lightly crisp finish.
Ingredients
- 500 g bread flour (for the dough)
- 60 g sugar (for the dough)
- 8 g fine salt (for the dough)
- 7 g instant dry yeast (for the dough)
- 4 g ground cardamom (divided entre dough and relleno)
- 240 ml warm whole milk (38-43°C)
- 1 unit egg (for the dough)
- 80 g unsalted butter, softened (for the dough)
- 180 g pitted dates (for the relleno)
- 120 ml hot water (for hidratar the dátiles)
- 70 g unsalted butter, softened (for the relleno)
- 45 g brown sugar (for the relleno)
- 3 g ground cinnamon (for the relleno)
- 25 g toasted sesame seeds (for the relleno and acabado)
- 1 unit beaten egg (for brush)
- 30 g honey (for the glaseado final)
- 15 ml water (for aflojar the miel)
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. In a large bowl, combine the bread flour, sugar, fine salt, instant dry yeast, and 2 g of the ground cardamom. Add the warm whole milk, 1 egg, and 80 g softened unsalted butter. Knead for 10 to 12 minutes until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly glossy.
- 2
2. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rise in a warm spot for 75 to 90 minutes, until nearly doubled in size.
- 3
3. While the dough rises, place the pitted dates in a bowl with the hot water. Let them soften for 10 minutes. Drain, reserving 2 tablespoons of the soaking liquid.
- 4
4. Blend the softened dates with 70 g softened unsalted butter, brown sugar, ground cinnamon, the remaining 2 g ground cardamom, and the reserved soaking liquid until you have a thick, spreadable paste. Fold in 15 g toasted sesame seeds and mix well.
- 5
5. Deflate the dough and roll it out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 16 x 12 inches / 40 x 30 cm. Spread the date filling evenly over the surface, leaving a 1/2-inch border all around.
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6. Roll the dough up from the long side to make a tight log. Cut into 10 even spirals and place them in a greased baking pan or tray, leaving some space between them.
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7. Cover the spirals and let them rise again for 30 minutes, until puffy. Meanwhile, preheat the oven to 350°F / 180°C.
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8. Brush the tops of the spirals with the beaten egg and sprinkle the remaining 10 g toasted sesame seeds over them.
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9. Bake for 22 to 25 minutes at 350°F / 180°C, until deeply golden and baked through in the center.
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10. Stir the honey with 1 tablespoon water and brush over the spirals as soon as they come out of the oven for shine and a soft finish. Let cool for 15 minutes before serving.
Chef tips
If the dates are very dry, add 1 extra tablespoon of the soaking liquid when blending. For cleaner spirals, chill the rolled log for 10 minutes before slicing.
Substitutions
You can substitute whole milk with reduced-fat milk. The finishing honey can be replaced with maple syrup, though the flavor will be less floral. The cardamom can be reduced if you prefer a milder profile.
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