Baklava cinnamon rolls

Ingredients

• 180 ml lukewarm water
• 8 grams active dry yeast
• 12 grams sugar
• 450 grams all purpose flour
• 1 egg (whisked)
• 1 egg yolk (whisked)
• 65 grams sugar
• 60 grams butter, unsalted (melted)
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 60 grams butter, unsalted (softened)
• 30 grams honey
• 15 grams icing sugar
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 50 grams walnuts, crushed
• 30 grams almonds, crushed
• 1/2 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 85 grams honey
• 60 ml heavy cream (for pouring on top of the buns before baking)
• 150 grams honey
• 28 grams butter, unsalted
• 2 tbsp light brown sugar
• 40 grams walnuts, chopped
• 30 grams almonds, chopped
• 1/4 tsp cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp salt

Instructions

1. 1

   --- Make the dough ---

2. 2

   Prepare your yeast mixture by combining the yeast, lukewarm water and sugar. Mix well and allow to sit in a warm place for 10 minutes. You should see that bubbles have formed on the surface of your mixture.

3. 3

   In the bowl of your stand mixer fitted with the dough hook attachment combine all of your dough ingredients, including the yeast mixture. Mix on medium speed for approximately 8 - 10 minutes or until the dough is smooth and has pulled away from the sides of the mixing bowl.

4. 4

   Transfer to a large bowl that has been lightly coated with flour. Cover with plastic wrap and then a clean towel. Leave in a warm spot for at least 2 hours, or until the dough has doubled in size.

5. 5

   After the dough has risen, punch down the dough and then transfer it to a floured work surface. Roll the dough out until you make a rectangle that is about 13 x 18 inches.

6. 6

   --- Prepare the filling ---

7. 7

   Make the honey butter by combining the honey, butter, icing sugar and salt in the bowl of a stand mixer and blending until well combined and fluffy.

8. 8

   In a small bowl combine the walnuts, almonds, cinnamon and salt. Stir until well combined.

9. 9

   Spread the honey butter evenly over the surface of your dough. Top with the nut mixture and then drizzle with the honey.

10. 10

    Roll the cinnamon rolls as tightly as possible, being careful not to tear or break the dough.

11. 11

    Using dental floss (the easiest way), cut the roll into approximately 2 inch sections; you should get 8 rolls. Transfer them to a parchment lined baking pan. Cover them loosely with plastic wrap and a clean kitchen towel and allow them to rise for 30 minutes.

12. 12

    Preheat oven to 350 °F

13. 13

    --- To bake ---

14. 14

    Once your baklava cinnamon buns have rested for 30 minutes, top each one with about ½ tablespoon of heavy cream. Bake in the middle rack of your oven for 25 - 30 minutes.

15. 15

    --- Prepare honey glaze topping ---

16. 16

    In a saucepan combine the honey, light brown sugar and butter. Heat until the butter has melted, the sugar has dissolved and the mixture thickens a little bit - about 5 minutes.

17. 17

    In a small bowl mix together the chopped nuts, cinnamon and salt.

18. 18

    Once the cinnamon buns come out of the oven, allow to cool for about 5 minutes and then top evenly with the honey glaze. Sprinkle the nut mixture on top.