Apricot Almond Buns
Grrrrrgh!
Course : Breads
From: HungryMonster.com
Serves: 14
 

Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
   4 3/4  cups          flour - all purpose
   1      cup           brown sugar -firm packed
     1/2  teaspoon      salt
   2      packages      yeast
     1/2  cup           milk
     1/2  cup           water
   3      tablespoons   margarine
   2                    eggs
     1/4  cup           margarine - melted
   1      cup           apricots -- chopped dried
     1/2  cup           almonds -- slivered
 

Preparation:

In a large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, 1/2 cup brown sugar, salt and undissolved yeast. Heat milk, water and 3 tbs margarine to 120F -130F. Add to dry ingredients; beat 2 minutes at medium speed of mixer. Add eggs and 1 cup flour; beat at high speed 2 minutes. Stir in enough remaining flour to make soft dough. Knead 8 to 10 minutes. Set in greased bowl; grease top. Cover; let rise until doubled, about 1 hour. Punch dough down. Divide in half; roll each to a 14 x 9 inch rectangle. Brush with melted margarine; sprinkle with remaining brown sugar, apricots and almonds. Roll each up from long side; seal seams. Cute each roll into 7 slices. Make 2 cuts in side of each slice, 2/3 the way through. Fan sections; set on greased baking sheet. Cover; let rise until doubled. Bake at 375F 15 to 20 minutes. Cool. Glaze if desired.