Apple-Filled Rolls Recipe

These Apple-Filled Rolls are soft, tender, and filled with a sweet and spiced apple-cinnamon mixture, perfect for breakfast, a snack, or dessert. The rolls are made with a rich yogurt-based dough, and the apple filling is cooked to perfection, creating a fragrant and satisfying treat. They are easy to prepare, and the dough bakes up fluffy with a delicious golden crust.

Preparation Time:

• Prep time: 25 minutes
• Cook time: 15 minutes
• Total time: 40 minutes

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

• Apples – 3 medium (peeled and grated)
• Sugar – 2 tablespoons
• Cinnamon – to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon)
• Butter – 1 tablespoon

For the Dough:

• Flour – 270-280 grams (about 2 1/4 cups)
• Baking powder – 1/2 teaspoon
• Butter – 100 grams (7 tablespoons, cold)
• Yogurt (or sour cream) – 200 grams (3/4 cup)
• Egg – 1 large
• Sugar – 2 tablespoons
• Vanilla – 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt – a pinch

For Finishing:

• Powdered sugar – for sprinkling

Directions:

1. Prepare the Apple Filling:
   • Peel and grate the apples.
   • In a pan, melt the butter, then add the grated apples, sugar, and cinnamon.
   • Cook over medium heat until the apples soften and the liquid evaporates, about 5-7 minutes. Set the mixture aside to cool.
2. Make the Dough:
   • In a bowl, combine the flour (270-280g), baking powder, and a pinch of salt.
   • Add the cold butter (100g) to the flour mixture and use your fingers to rub the butter into the flour until it resembles crumbs.
   • In a separate bowl, whisk together the yogurt (or sour cream), egg, sugar, and vanilla.
   • Pour the wet mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until a soft dough forms. If it’s too sticky, add a little more flour.
3. Shape the Rolls:
   • Divide the dough into 4 equal parts.
   • Roll out each portion into a thin layer on a floured surface (about 1/4 inch thick).
   • Cut each rolled-out piece into 8 triangular segments (like pizza slices).
   • Place a small spoonful of the cooled apple filling at the wide end of each triangle.
   • Roll the dough from the wide end to the narrow tip, forming crescent-shaped rolls.
4. Bake the Rolls:
   • Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
   • Place the rolls on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
   • Bake for about 15 minutes, or until the rolls are golden and fully cooked.
5. Finish and Serve:
   • Allow the rolls to cool slightly, then sprinkle them with powdered sugar before serving.

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