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METHOD
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1. Make the dough
Stir the yeast and 1 tsp sugar into the warm milk. Leave for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
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Using a stand mixer with a dough hook, mix the flour, remaining sugar and salt. Add the yeast mixture and eggs, mixing for 3–5 minutes until a dough forms.
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Gradually add the butter, one cube at a time. Mix on medium for 8–10 minutes until smooth, elastic and passing the windowpane test.
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Cover and leave to rise for 1–2 hours or until doubled in size.
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2. Prepare the frangipane
Beat the butter and sugar until creamy. Mix in the egg, ground almonds and optional almond extract. Set aside.
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3. Chill the dough
Cover and refrigerate for 4–6 hours, preferably overnight, to firm up and develop flavour.
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⏰ Short on time? Freeze for 30–60 minutes, checking regularly, until firm enough to roll.
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4. Fill and shape
Line a large rectangular tin with baking parchment.
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Roll the chilled dough on a lightly floured surface into a 30 × 50cm rectangle, approximately 5mm thick.
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Spread over the frangipane, leaving a 1cm border. Scatter over the citrus peel and chocolate.
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Roll tightly from the longer edge into a log and seal the seam. Cut into approximately 10 slices, around 2 inches thick, using unflavoured dental floss. Arrange cut-side up in the tin.
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5. Prove and bake
Cover loosely with clingfilm and prove for 60–120 minutes until puffy and doubled in size. A gentle fingertip press should leave an impression that slowly springs back.
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Preheat the oven to 180°C / Gas Mark 4 during the final 20 minutes of proving.
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Beat the egg and lightly brush over the buns. Bake for 20–30 minutes until golden and cooked through.
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6. Make the syrup
Combine the sugar, water, cinnamon, cloves, star anise and optional nutmeg in a saucepan. Gently simmer on low for 5–8 minutes.
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Remove from the heat, stir in the vanilla and cover briefly to infuse. Strain and brush over the buns immediately after baking.
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7. Finish with icing
Mix the icing sugar, vanilla and milk until thick but drizzle-able. Add milk gradually to reach your desired consistency, stir in the orange zest.
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Spoon over the buns, allowing the icing to settle in the swirls. Serve immediately!
2026-11-15 15:05:14