Fig-Pear Sweet Rolls

Fig-Pear Sweet Rolls

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Ingredients

DOUGH

  • 4 to 4½ cups all-purpose flour
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 package regular active or fast-acting dry yeast 2¼ teaspoons
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup butter
  • ¾ cup milk
  • ¾ cup water

FILLING

  • 2 bags 9 oz each dried Mission figs, chopped (about 2 cups)
  • ½ cup granulated sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon grated orange peel
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1 ripe pear peeled, finely chopped

GLAZE

  • 1 cup powdered sugar
  • 1 teaspoon grated orange peel
  • 4 to 5 teaspoons orange juice

Instructions

  • In large bowl, mix 2½ cups of the flour, ½ cup granulated sugar, the yeast and salt.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat butter, milk and ¾ cup water over medium-low heat until very warm (120°F to 130°F).
  • Add to flour mixture; beat with electric mixer on medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally, until smooth.
  • Stir in enough of the remaining 1½ to 2 cups flour to make the dough easy to handle.
  • On lightly floured surface, knead dough about 5 minutes or until smooth and elastic.
  • Grease large bowl with shortening or cooking spray.
  • Place dough in bowl, turning dough to grease all sides.
  • Cover loosely with plastic wrap and cloth towel; let rise in warm place 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes or until doubled in size and indentation remains when dough is touched.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, stir together figs, ½ cup granulated sugar, 1 cup water, 1 tablespoon orange peel and the cinnamon.
  • Cook over medium-high heat 5 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently, until figs are tender and liquid is absorbed.
  • Cool 30 minutes.
  • Spray 13×9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • Gently push fist into dough to deflate.
  • On lightly floured surface, roll dough into 18×14-inch rectangle.
  • Spread fig mixture over dough to within ½ inch of edge.
  • Sprinkle pear evenly over fig mixture.
  • Starting from long side, roll up tightly; pinch edge to seal.
  • Cut into 12 (1½-inch) slices.
  • Place slices, cut side down, in pan.
  • Cover with plastic wrap; let rise in warm place 30 to 45 minutes or until doubled in size.
  • Heat oven to 375°F.
  • Uncover rolls; bake 30 to 35 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 20 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth; drizzle over rolls.
  • Serve warm.

Nutritional Information

Calories: 500 kcal
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Course Bread / Cake / Fruit
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