Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Apple Cinnamon Pockets


When I crave a danish but I'm feeling too lazy to form a pretty braid I turn to pockets....simple and easy to form.  Sometimes a no muss no fuss strategy fits the bill.


Apple Cinnamon Pockets

3 cups unbleached all purpose flour
1 package active dry yeast
1 cup warm skim milk
1/4 cup raw honey
1/4 cup oil
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg, lightly beaten
2 tbls vital wheat gluten (optional)
1/4 cup butter, melted

Filling:
Spiced Apple Butter
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 tsp salt
2 tsp cinnamon
1/2 cup butter, melted
1 1/4 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
 
Sugar Drizzle:
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 tsp vanilla
2 to 3 tbls water or milk


Dissolve yeast in 1/4 cup warm water.  Stir in milk, honey, oil, and salt.  Mix in one cup of flour and vital wheat gluten.  Mix in egg and enough flour to make a soft dough.  Turn dough out onto floured board and knead for 5 to 8 minutes, adding flour as necessary.  Place in covered bowl and let rise for one hour.

Assemble filling.  Stir brown sugar, sugar, salt, cinnamon, and butter together.  Mix in flour.  Set aside. 

Turn dough back out onto floured surface and divide into 10 to 12 pieces.  Spread a piece of dough out into a rough circle.  Spread a layer of spiced apple butter across half of circle, leaving the edges of the dough uncovered.  Crumble a healthy portion of filling over the apple butter.  Fold the pocket in half and pinch the edges together.  Move pocket to greased cookie sheet.  Repeat with remaining dough.  Let pockets rise in a warm place for 30 minutes.

Brush pockets with melted butter.  Bake at 375 for 20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Mix together icing ingredients and drizzle over top of slightly cooled pockets.  Nom!

26 comments:

  1. Oh those look heavenly... I would so happily eat one of those right now... Or both... Skipping lunch was not a good idea because now I want to eat the picture right off my screen! ;-)

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  2. Fell of the planet but back. Very cool, we always just buy these and don't think of making our own. Very seasonal too with the apples. I want 3, now.

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  3. That's such a good idea to make small buns when you are short on time! This danish looks amazing. I'm in such an appley mood now that its September and these danishes sound delish!

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  4. Well..apple and cinnamon is a great classic combination that works always and everywhere :)

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  5. Apple and cinnamon is the best combo and perfect for fall! These look awesome.

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  6. Another delicious apple treat!!! Keep 'em coming...this looks fabulous, too~

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  7. what a brilliant idea... like an apple turn over but more doughy... I love it!

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  8. Yum, with a cup of tea. And the weather is going to be perfect for it this weekend -- cool and rainy.

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  9. My daughter would be the happiest person if I made this yummy apple treat for her. She loves every apple dessert there is "under the stars"...me, I'm a chocolate lover, but would not turn this delicious apple treat down:DDD

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  10. So many yummy apple recipes being posted and I could devour one of these right now. And later on, and tomorrow!!!

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  11. I'd go nuts for these, without a doubt! I love, LOVE apple cinnamon anything, especially when there is some kind of dough or pastry involved. Yum...

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  12. These look like so much fun! I bet my daughter would go crazy for them.

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  13. I love the flavors of fall and apple and cinnamon are among my favorites. These look delicious. and I know my family would love them. I hope you have a great day. Blessings...Mary

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  14. Pockets are a great option, and make them easy to eat! So perfect this time of year!

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  15. There is that drizzle again. ;) To be honest, I do it this way as well, probably. ONLY this way. ;) Maybe not for pictures, though. ;)

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  16. yum!!! I can't believe I hadn't thought of making something like this with my bread maker. These look so delicious! You have motivated me to get out of bed and cook ;)

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  17. hi biarrose...sad...looks like i just have to admire your delicious cinnamon pockets from far, cos i am not good in making this..
    and will remember you whenever i see this at the bakery in kuala lumpur.
    have a nice day.. i am still learning basics baking :) LOL

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  18. I kind of want you to rip those little buggers apart so I can virtually enjoy the filling inside. Sounds amazing.

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  19. Apple and cinammon? My favorite combination!

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  20. This looks perfect..... we all have lazy days although mine don't turn into wonderful looking pockets of happiness like yours.

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  21. Your apple cinnamon pockets look so delicious. It's certainly my fav combination of apple and cinnamon.

    http://spoon-and-chopsticks.blogspot.com

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  22. OMG, this is lazy for you? If I couldn't be bothered making danishes, I'd probably just eat an apple, lol! Well done :)

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  23. I'll take a few of these please?!! I love that you turned them into pockets, so cute!!

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  24. I am drooling over all your lovely rolls. This one looks so yummy! They all do! How do I choose which one to make?

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  25. mmm....The perfect grab and go type of food! Pockets of deliciousness!! Looks wonderful!

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