Description
Apple Streusel Buns are the perfect blend of sweetness and warmth, making them an irresistible treat for breakfast or dessert. These soft, sweet dough buns are filled with spiced diced apples and topped with a crumbly streusel, all finished off with a delightful milk glaze. Whether enjoyed fresh from the oven or at room temperature, these buns promise to elevate your morning routine or sweeten your afternoon snack. The combination of flavors and textures, along with the ease of preparation, makes this recipe a must-try for any baking enthusiast.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 2 1/4 teaspoons instant yeast
- 3/4 cup warm milk
- 1 large egg
- 1 1/2 cups diced apples
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for the filling)
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar (for streusel)
- 1/4 cup cold unsalted butter (for streusel)
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons milk (for glaze)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix flour, sugar, yeast, and salt. In another bowl, whisk warm milk, melted butter, and egg. Combine wet and dry mixtures to form a shaggy dough.
- Knead for 5-7 minutes until smooth. Place in an oiled bowl to rise for about an hour.
- Mix diced apples with sugar, cinnamon, and lemon juice in a bowl.
- Prepare streusel by combining flour and sugar; cut in cold butter until crumbly.
- Divide risen dough into 8 pieces; shape into balls on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Create indentations in each ball; fill with apple mixture and top with streusel.
- Let rise again for about 30 minutes before baking at 375°F for 18-22 minutes.
- Cool slightly before drizzling with glaze made from powdered sugar and milk.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg