Georgian Fruit Buns

Ingredients

 * 6 tbsp baking powder
 * 2 tsp cinnamon ground
 * 6¼ cups wheat all-purpose flour
 * 1 tsp salt
 * ½ tsp allspice
 * 12 g brown sugar
 * ½ cup karo white syrup
 * 2 cups raisins
 * 2 cups cream or half and half
 * ½ cup cream cheese
 * 4 cups apples diced ¼"
 * ⅓ cup puréed prunes
 * ⅓ cup apple sauce
 * ⅓ cup puréed peaches
 * ⅓ cup water

Directions

 * 1) Mix the dry ingredients together in a large mixing bowl.
 * 2) Pour the syrup the purees and the water over the dry mixture.
 * 3) Add the cream cheese in chunks.
 * 4) Mix by hand using your hands by working your hands under the dry ingredients from the sides.
 * 5) Use a folding motion and mix until all ingredients are thoroughly blended together.
 * 6) Add the diced apples and the raisins.
 * 7) Mix them into the dough by the same folding method.
 * 8) Add the cream or half and half and fold until completely blended.
 * 9) Make 24 round balls of the dough.
 * 10) Place on a well greased baking sheet slightly squash the top of each loaf and bake for 50 – 55 minutes in pre-heated 300°F oven.