Bakery Spirals with Orange Blossom Honey Butter, Roasted Rhubarb, and Crunchy Almond
Tender, fragrant bakery spirals made with an enriched dough, filled with soft orange blossom honey butter, lightly tart roasted rhubarb, and crunchy almonds. Baked until golden and finished with a light vanilla glaze, they offer an original balance of floral sweetness, tangy fruit, and toasted texture.
Ingredients
- 500 g bread flour (for the dough)
- 70 g granulated sugar (for the dough)
- 8 g salt (for the dough)
- 7 g instant dry yeast (for the dough)
- 240 ml warm whole milk (38-43°C)
- 1 50 g egg (for the dough)
- 80 g unsalted butter, softened (for the dough)
- 5 ml vanilla extract (for the dough)
- 250 g fresh rhubarb, diced small (for roasting)
- 40 g granulated sugar (for the ruibarbo)
- 15 ml lemon juice (for the ruibarbo)
- 90 g unsalted butter, softened (for the relleno)
- 60 g orange blossom honey (for the relleno)
- 70 g sliced almonds (for the relleno)
- 2 g ground cinnamon (for the relleno)
- 50 g light brown sugar (for the relleno)
- 90 g powdered sugar (for the glaseado)
- 15 ml whole milk (for the glaseado)
- 2 ml vanilla extract (for the glaseado)
- 10 g melted butter (for engrasar the molde)
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. Preheat the oven to 400°F / 200°C. Toss the rhubarb with 40 g sugar and the lemon juice, spread on a tray, and roast for 12 minutes at 400°F / 200°C until tender but still holding its shape. Let it cool completely.
- 2
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, 70 g sugar, salt, and yeast. Add the warm milk, egg, and 5 ml vanilla. Knead for 3 minutes, then gradually add 80 g softened butter and continue kneading for 8 to 10 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.
- 3
3. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, cover, and let it rest for 45 minutes in a warm place until puffy.
- 4
4. While the dough rests, toast the sliced almonds in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring constantly, until golden and fragrant. Let cool.
- 5
5. Make the filling by mixing 90 g softened butter with the orange blossom honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon until it becomes a spreadable paste.
- 6
6. Grease a baking pan or tray with the melted butter. Set aside.
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7. Roll the dough out on a lightly floured surface into a rectangle about 14 x 18 inches / 35 x 45 cm. Spread the honey butter filling over the surface, then scatter the cooled roasted rhubarb and toasted almonds evenly on top.
- 8
8. Roll the dough up from the long side into a tight log. Cut into 10 even spirals and place them in the prepared pan, leaving a little space between each one.
- 9
9. Cover the spirals and let them rest for 15 minutes while you preheat or keep the oven at 350°F / 175°C.
- 10
10. Bake the spirals for 18 minutes at 350°F / 175°C, or until well risen and golden on top.
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11. Stir the powdered sugar with 15 ml milk and 2 ml vanilla until smooth. If it is too thick, loosen it with a few extra drops of milk.
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12. Let the spirals rest for 5 minutes after baking, then drizzle the glaze over the top. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Chef tips
For cleaner slices, chill the filled log for 10 minutes before cutting. If the rhubarb releases a lot of juice, drain it well before adding it to the dough so the filling does not become too wet.
Substitutions
You can use any mild floral honey if orange blossom honey is unavailable. Sliced almonds can be replaced with coarsely chopped almonds. Whole milk may be replaced with 2% milk, though the crumb will be slightly less rich.
What I used to make it
Generic kitchen tools that work for this recipe. You don’t need to buy anything to make it.
Illustrative imageCosori Pro LE 5 Qt Air Fryer
Browning and baking with little oil
- Browns food with very little oil
- Handy for vegetables, chicken and reheating
- Check the basket capacity
Illustrative imageTempPro TP19H Digital Thermometer
Checking doneness of meat and chicken
- Checks doneness of meat and chicken
- Quick reading
- Clean the probe after each use
Illustrative imageT-fal Ultimate Hard Anodized 12" Non-Stick Pan
Eggs, omelets and stir-fries
- Eggs and omelets that don’t stick
- Comfortable, sturdy handle
- Use wooden or silicone utensils
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