Georgian Fruit Buns

Ingredients Edit

• 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 Edit

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.