Cranberry buns with orange glaze
Description
Perfect with tea and coffee. Recipe for a wonderful autumn dessert—buns filled with cranberry jam flavored with cinnamon, cloves, and nutmeg, and topped with a glaze made from orange juice, powdered sugar, and milk. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
1. Prepare the cranberry jam. Place all ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
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Step 2
2. Reduce the heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture thickens slightly, about 20 minutes. The jam will thicken further upon cooling.
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Step 3
3. Roll the dough into a long rectangle. Evenly spread cranberry jam on top. Pour melted butter over it, then evenly sprinkle with brown sugar. Add a pinch of salt. Optionally, you can add walnuts.
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Step 4
4. Roll the dough into a long, tight log, pinching the seam closed. Cut the log into rolls 2.5-3.5 cm thick and place them in a greased baking pan. Let rise for at least 20 minutes. Bake the rolls in the oven at 190°C for 15-18 minutes, until golden brown.
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Step 5
5. Prepare the glaze. While the buns are baking, mix all the ingredients, adding more milk or orange juice to achieve a not too thick consistency.
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Step 6
6. Pour the orange glaze over the buns. Serve warm or at room temperature.