RON'S SWEET ROLLS

Preparation Time: 40 minutes Complexity: Advanced

Good

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly oil-spray two (9" x 13") baking dishes.

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2. Place dough ingredients in large mixing bowl. Let sit 10 minutes.

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DOUGH:

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2 cups warm water

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1 tbsp active dry yeast

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1 tbsp honey

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3. Add:

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½tbsp salt

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2 cups spelt flour or whole-wheat flour

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¼cup olive oil

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1 tbsp gluten flour (optional)

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4. Knead in a bread mixer for 3 min­utes, or hand beat using a whisk for 5 minutes. 5. Add:

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1 tbsp honey

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2 tbsp lecithin

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1 tbsp lemon juice

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1½ cups unbleached white flour

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2½ cups spelt or whole-wheat flour

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6. Mix in a bread mixer for 5 minutes or hand knead for 10 min. Add enough flour so dough is'not sticky.

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7. Roll dough out into a large rectangle approximately ½ inch thick.

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8. Sprinkle with filling:

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2¼ cups dates, chopped (rinse with hot water to soften, if needed)

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2½ cups apple, fresh, peeled and shredded

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½ cup pecans, chopped

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1 tbsp cinnamon or substitute

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9. Roll up dough into a "log" shape.

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10. Slice into I-inch slices. Lay each piece flat in prepared baking dish.

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11. Cover with a towel and place in a warm area.

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12. Let rise for about 1 hour, or until doubled in size.

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13. Bake at 350° F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown

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CHEF'S TIP: .

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• These freeze well when stored in tightly sealed containers or

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plastic bags.

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Makes: 2 dozen