Fruit And Nut Scrolls
- 3 1/4 cups self-rising flour
- 2 tsp granulated sugar
- 3 1/2 tbsp butter
- 1 1/2 cups buttermilk
- None None FOR THE FILLING
- 1/4 cup raisins
- 1/4 cup currants
- 1/3 cup dried apricots, chopped
- 1/4 cup prunes, chopped
- 1 None medium apple, peeled, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp sliced almonds
- 2 tsp orange zest
- 2 tbsp orange juice
- 1/3 tsp ground cloves
- 2 tsp rum or brandy
- 3 1/2 tbsp brown sugar
- None None FOR THE GLAZE
- 2 tbsp apricot jam
- None None FOR THE ICING
- 1/3 cup powdered sugar
- Preheat oven to 450u0b0F. Grease 2 baking trays.
- Sift flour and sugar into a large bowl. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse breadcrumbs then stir in enough buttermilk to form a soft, sticky dough. Turn out onto a floured work surface and knead until smooth.
- Roll dough out into a 10x14 inch rectangle. Combine all ingredients for filling then spread over dough. Roll up firmly from 1 long side then cut into 3/4 inch slices. Arrange, cut side up, about 1 inch apart on trays. Bake for 15 mins.
- Meanwhile, to make the apricot glaze, combine jam and 2 tsp water in a small saucepan. Simmer for 2 mins, or until glaze thickens slightly. Strain then brush over hot rolls.
- To make the icing, combine powdered sugar and 1 tbsp hot water in a small bowl and stir until smooth. Drizzle over apricot glaze.
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Taken from recipes-plus.com/api/v2.0/recipes/34295 (may not work)