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Holiday recipe

Good Morning Sticky Buns with Apricot and Nutella®

A yummy way to say, “good morning!”

You just know it’s going to be a good day when the first thing you eat is a warm sticky bun straight out of the oven. Dried apricots and tender dough pair perfectly with a little NUTELLA® hazelnut spread, all displayed in a Christmas tree shape.

Medium
3 h 30 min
Good Morning Sticky Buns with Apricot and Nutella® hazelnut spread

INGREDIENTS for 14 servings

  • For the dough:
  • 4 cups all-purpose flour

  • 2 eggs, beaten

  • 1 cup milk

  • ¼ cup granulated sugar

  • ½ cup unsalted butter, melted and cooled

  • 1 tbsp instant yeast

  • 1 tsp salt

  • For the filling:
  • 1 cup butter, softened

  • ½ cup brown sugar

  • ½ cup finely chopped almonds

  • ½ cup finely chopped dried apricots

  • Topping:
  • 14 tbsp Nutella® hazelnut spread, 1 tbsp per serving

METHOD

  • STEP 1

    In a large mixing bowl, combine eggs, milk, sugar and butter. Mix until well combined. Add flour, yeast and salt and mix everything together to form a dough. If the dough is too dry, add a little more warm water; if it’s too wet, add a little more flour.

    Knead the dough in the bowl or on a lightly floured surface until it becomes smooth and springy. Transfer to a clean, lightly oiled bowl and loosely cover with a clean, damp tea towel. Allow the dough to rise in a warm place until it roughly doubles in size – this will take about 1 hour depending on how warm the room is.

  • Good Morning Sticky Buns with Apricot and Nutella® hazelnut spread - Step 1
    STEP 2

    Place the dough on the floured surface and roll it out into a large rectangle about 1” in thickness. Spread the dough with the softened butter and sprinkle brown sugar evenly all over its surface. Repeat with the almonds and finely chopped apricots. 

     

  • Good Morning Sticky Buns with Apricot and Nutella® hazelnut spread - Step 3
    STEP 3

    Starting from the longest end, tightly roll the dough into itself until you end up with a long roll. Cut the roll into 14 slices. 

    Arrange the slices on a parchment-lined baking sheet in the shape of a Christmas tree. Cover with a damp tea towel and allow the buns to rise for a further 30 minutes. 

  • Good Morning Sticky Buns with Apricot and Nutella® hazelnut spread - Step 4
    STEP 4

    Pre-heat oven to 350° F. Bake for 20 minutes. Spread NUTELLA® hazelnut spread on the tree as garland, serve immediately with a glass of milk and a side of fruit.

    Tip: The sticky buns are best served the day they are baked. 

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