METHOD
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make the dough
Prepare the dough. In a large bowl mix together all purpose flour, active dry yeast and water. Set aside and leave to rest for about 10 minutes. Knead into a dough, add the salt and shape. Cover with a kitchen towel and let proof at room temperature for about 40 - 50 minutes or until doubled in size.
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Roll out the dough
When the dough has risen, punch it down in the bowl. Roll into a rectangle about 3mm thick. Spread the apricot marmalade all over it
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prepare the filling
In a bowl mix together softened butter, marzipan, ¼ teaspoon ground cloves, ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon and ¼ teaspoon freshly ground nutmeg, icing sugar and candied fruit. Mix using an electric mixer. Add one egg and mix. Spread the mixture over the apricot marmalade.
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proofing
Preheat the oven to 220 °C / 430 °F. Fold in half to create a sandwich of the filling. Lightly dust the working area and cut out 5cm thick slices. Twist each strip to expose the filling slightly and then tie into a rough knot. Place each swirl bun onto a baking tray lined with parchment paper. Cover with a kitchen towel or cling film and allow to rise for about 30 minutes at room temperature. Brush with a beaten egg and sprinkle with pearl sugar (optional).
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bake
Place the buns in the oven and bake for 5 minutes at 220 °C / 430 °F, then lower the heat to 190 °C / 375 °F and bake for 15 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on a wire rack or eat one still warm. Enjoy.