Brioche con dulce de leche

Ingredientes

• 5 teaspoons of butter
• 3 teaspoons of milk
• 1 teaspoon of powdered yeast
• 2 cups of all-purpose flour
• 1/4 cup of granulated sugar
• 1 pinch of salt
• 1 egg
• 1 teaspoon of vanilla extract (you may also use imitation vanilla extract if you desire)
• 1 teaspoon of water
• 2/3 cup of milk caramel (dulce de leche)
• 3 small apples, peeled and cut into small squares
• Chopped almonds (optional)

Preparación

1. 1

   Heat the milk and butter until it melts. When milk is lukewarm, add the yeast and dissolve well.

2. 2

   In a large bowl mix flour, sugar and salt. Add the milk mixture into the center of the mix. Mix well until the dough is smooth and homogeneous.

3. 3

   Wrap the dough in plastic wrap, and refrigerate for at least 4 hours (ideally overnight).

4. 4

   Spread the dough in a rectangular shape over the kitchen counter.

5. 5

   Place the milk caramel over the dough, extended to cover the whole dough, leaving small edges.

6. 6

   Add the chopped apples and almonds.

7. 7

   Roll the whole dough (with filling) into a cylinder shape.

8. 8

   Cut into 6 equal parts.

9. 9

   Place these cuts on a baking tray covered with parchment paper (as shown in the last photo).

10. 10

    Let them stand for 2 hours on the tray (before actually baking them).

11. 11

    Stir the egg, and brush over each roll with it.

12. 12

    Preheat the oven to 325°F (160°C).

13. 13

    Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.

14. 14

    Once ready, transfer the baked cuts to a cooling rack, for them to cool down.