Apricot Raisin Nut Swirls Recipe

Ingredients for Apricot Raisin Nut Swirls

• White Bread Flour
• Dry Yeast
• 1/2 cup warm water
• 1/4 cup powdered milk
• Granulated Sugar
• Butter
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• Egg
• Ground Nutmeg
• Dried Apricot
• 1/2 cup raisins
• 1 tablespoon lemon juice
• 1/2 cup chopped cashews
• Powdered Sugar
• Almond Extract
• Orange Juice

How to Make Apricot Raisin Nut Swirls

1. In a small bowl, dissolve 1/4 cup powdered milk in 1/2 cup warm water. Stir in 1/4 cup granulated sugar until completely dissolved.
2. Sprinkle 2 1/4 teaspoons active dry yeast over the sugar water. Let stand until foamy, about 5 minutes.
3. In a large bowl, beat 2 large eggs until light and lemon-colored.
4. Add 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 tablespoons melted unsalted butter, and 2 cups all-purpose flour.
5. Stir in the yeast mixture. Gradually add more flour (about 1-1 1/2 cups), until a soft, slightly sticky dough forms.
6. Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 3-5 minutes, until smooth and elastic.
7. Shape the dough into a ball, place it in a lightly greased bowl, turning once to coat.
8. Cover and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 1 hour.
9. In a microwave-safe bowl, combine 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1/2 cup raisins, and 1 tablespoon lemon juice.
10. Microwave on high for 30 seconds. Cover and let cool completely.
11. Punch down the dough. Turn it out onto a lightly floured surface, cover, and let rest for 10 minutes.
12. In a small bowl, combine 1 1/2 tablespoons granulated sugar with 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg.
13. Roll the dough into a 12x8-inch rectangle.
14. Spread the dough evenly with 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter. Sprinkle with the nutmeg sugar mixture. Spread with the cooled apricot and raisin mixture. Sprinkle with 1/2 cup chopped cashews.
15. Tightly roll up the dough like a jelly roll. Using a sharp bread knife, cut into 7 equal slices.
16. Spray a 9-inch round cake pan with nonstick cooking spray.
17. Arrange the dough slices in the prepared pan, cover, and let rise for 30 minutes.
18. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
19. While the rolls are baking, prepare your glaze (recipe not included, but a simple powdered sugar glaze would be delicious!). Drizzle over the warm rolls.
20. Serve immediately and enjoy!