Yeasted Poppy Seed Apple Buns

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1

   {'id': 'step_0', 'step': 1, 'text': 'Place potatoes in a small saucepan and cover with water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and cook, covered, until soft, 10 to 15 minutes. Drain and let cool, 15 to 20 minutes. Pass cooled potatoes through a potato ricer and set aside.'}

2. 2

   {'id': 'step_1', 'step': 2, 'text': 'Stir 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon milk and yeast together in a small bowl. Let stand until creamy or foamy, about 10 minutes.'}

3. 3

   {'id': 'step_2', 'step': 3, 'text': 'Combine potatoes, yeast mixture, flour, sugar, butter, egg, lemon zest, and salt together in the bowl of a stand mixer. Knead on low speed until dough is smooth, elastic, and detaches from the bowl, about 5 minutes; dough should be slightly sticky.'}

4. 4

   {'id': 'step_3', 'step': 4, 'text': 'Place dough into an oiled bowl. Turn over to coat. Cover with a damp dish towel and let rise in a warm place until doubled in size, about 2 hours.'}

5. 5

   {'id': 'step_4', 'step': 5, 'text': 'In the meantime, mix apple, sugar, lemon juice, and cinnamon for filling together in a bowl. Stir until well combined. Cover and refrigerate filling.'}

6. 6

   {'id': 'step_5', 'step': 6, 'text': 'Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface into a 12x14-inch rectangle. Spread filling evenly over dough, leaving about 1/2 inch free on each long side. Sprinkle with poppy seeds. Roll up tightly lengthwise. Brush seams with a little water and pinch to stick together.'}

7. 7

   {'id': 'step_6', 'step': 7, 'text': 'Place the roll on a large cutting board, seam-side down. Cut into 1 1/2-inch slices using a very sharp knife.'}

8. 8

   {'id': 'step_7', 'step': 8, 'text': 'Fit rolls loosely into a greased 10-inch round or 9x13-inch rectangular baking pan, cut-side down, with a little space between them. Cover with a clean towel and let rise in a warm place until visibly doubled in size, about 45 minutes.'}

9. 9

   {'id': 'step_8', 'step': 9, 'text': 'Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).'}

10. 10

    {'id': 'step_9', 'step': 10, 'text': 'Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 35 to 40 minutes.'}

11. 11

    {'id': 'step_10', 'step': 11, 'text': 'Meanwhile, stir confectioners' sugar and enough lemon juice together in a bowl to make a thick, spreadable frosting.'}

12. 12

    {'id': 'step_11', 'step': 12, 'text': 'Remove buns from the oven. Brush frosting over rolls while they are still warm.'}

📊 Nutrition Facts

Per serving (12 servings total)