Ingredients

  • 1/4 c. butter
  • 2 pkg. active dry yeast
  • 1 3/4 c. water (105~ to 115~)
  • 1/2 c. buttermilk
  • 8 Tbsp. granulated sugar
  • 2 tsp. ground cinnamon
  • 1 egg
  • 1 c. whole wheat flour
  • 4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 4 to 6 apples
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • 2 Tbsp. sesame seed

Method

  • Melt butter.
  • In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
  • Add buttermilk, melted butter, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, egg and whole wheat flour.
  • Stir to blend.
  • Add the all-purpose flour.
  • Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
  • Let rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes.
  • Punch down.
  • Peel apples. Cut into wedges.
  • On a floured board, knead dough until satiny. Divide into 3 parts.
  • Roll each out to a rectangle.
  • Cut each rectangle into 10 squares.
  • Place 1 apple wedge in the middle of each square.
  • Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon.
  • Sprinkle mixture over apple wedges.
  • Fold dough over apples to cover completely.
  • Place on a greased baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush with beaten egg.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seed.
  • Bake at 400° for about 8 minutes.
  • Increase temperature to 425° and bake for another 4 minutes until golden brown.
  • Cool, covered, on wire rack. Serve with coffee or tea.