Dan's Cinnamon Swirls

Dan's Cinnamon Swirls

Create artisan styled pastries at home and impress your family and friends. Allinson Premium White Very Strong Bread flour creates the light texture and Billington's Demerara sugar adds crunch to the filling.  This recipe was first published in Allinson 'Better Bread Booklet' inspired by Dan De Gustibus.

Preparation Time 25 minutes
Baking Time 20 minutes
Portions Makes 7 swirls
Skill Level Easy
Average Rating 5 stars
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Ingredients

500 grams Allinson Premium White Very Strong Bread Flour
1 tbsp Runny Honey
1 tsp Salt
1 sachet Allinsons Easy Bake Yeast 1 x 7g sachet
1 Egg Yolk
1 ½ tbsp Melted Butter
345 ml Water Warm
1 tsp Cinnamon
2 tbsp Demerara Sugar
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Method

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  1. Put the flour, honey, salt and yeast into a bowl. method tip
  2. Mix to a soft dough with the egg, butter and water.
  3. Turn onto a floured surface and knead until smooth.
  4. Roll out into a rectangle.
  5. Sprinkle over the cinnamon and demerara sugar and then roll up like a Swiss roll.
  6. Then cut into thick 2.5cm slices and leave to prove until double in size.
  7. Glaze and place in an oven and immediately turn the heat down to 200°C/fan 180°C/Gas Mark 6. Bake for 20-25 minutes.
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Reviews

Read all reviews (2) | Average rating: 5 stars

"This is now a firm favourite. Ive used it with castor sugar and demerarra and we actually prefer the sweeter castor but each to their own! Really easy to do - it was my first baking attempt!"

07-01-2010 | Author: Lizzie1 | 5 stars

"Had to try it a few times to get it right but after adding more sugar and raisin.. Wow! Delicious!! Thanks Dan! "

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05-04-2010 | Author: pinksheep85 | 4 stars

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