4cupsbakers’ flourall purpose flour will work also
1packet instant yeast
1/4cupsugar
1/2tspsalt
1/2tspfreshly grated nutmeg
1/2tspfreshly grated cinnamon
1/2tspcardamom powder
1tsplemon zest
1cupmilk
1egg beaten
7tbspsalted butter melted
1cuphot water
Cranberry Glaze
1/2cupOcean Spray Cranberry Juice Cocktail
¼cupAbsolut Vodka
1cupsugar
1bay leaf
4grains whole clove
1cinnamon stick
2sprigs rosemary
1/4tspginger powder
a pinch of salt
Instructions
Buns
Put milk in the microwave for 1 minute
Add melted butter to milk and set aside
Add Ocean Spray Craisins and Cranberry Juice Cocktail to a sauce pan then bring to a gentle simmer in a pot for 2 minutes.
Strain Ocean Spray Cranberry Juice from Craisins
Add flour, yeast, sugar, salt, nutmeg, cinnamon, cardamon, lemon zest and Ocean Spray Craisins to a bowl and combine well
Add milk and butter mixture and beaten egg
Using a wooden spoon or a spatula mix dry and wet ingredients together until a dough is formed
Bring dough together in bowl for 1 minute
Lightly dust your work surface with flour then transfer your dough unto surface knead lightly for 5 minutes. The dough should feel soft and springy.
Add a drizzle of oil to your bowl, add dough back to the bowl, cover and allow to rest for 45 minutes to an hour or until it doubles in size
Punch air out of dough and transfer back unto your work surface
Divide dough into 16 equal pieces
Form dough into small balls in the palm of your hand, rolling them then pinching the top to get the surface as smooth and tight as possible
Place the ball of dough back onto the surface and place your hand over it in a cupping formation then roll the dough between the work surface and your hand in a circular motion until smooth
Transfer onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a silicon mat.
Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees for 18 – 22 minutes or until golden brown
Apply Spiced Cranberry Glaze while buns are still hot
Allow to cool a bit before eating
Cranberry Glaze
Add ingredients to a saucepan and bring to a boil then reduce heat to low and allow to simmer and reduce for 10 minutes
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