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Apple Hawaij Challah Rolls

Course: Breakfast
Cuisine: American, Jewish
Keyword: Challah, Rosh Hashana, dessert
Prep Time: 45 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Rest time: 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 12 rolls
Calories: 424kcal
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Ingredients

Dough:

  • 1 package instant yeast
  • 1 tablespoon sugar
  • 1 cup lukewarm water
  • 2 large eggs
  • ¼ cup honey
  • ¼ cup melted butter or vegan butter at room temperature
  • 3 ½ - 4 ½ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon Jamie Geller Hawaij seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Filling:

  • 4 medium apples peeled, cored, and diced into ¼ inch pieces
  • ¼ cup unsalted butter or vegan butter melted
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon Jamie Geller Hawaij seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon

Optional glaze:

  • 2 cups powdered sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1-2 tablespoons milk

Instructions

  • Make the dough: In the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment, combine the yeast, sugar, and water. Let sit, covered for 5 minutes. If the mixture is bubbly and/or foamy, proceed. If not, you may need to get fresher yeast!
  • Add the eggs, honey, and butter. Mixing to combine. Replace the paddle with the dough hook attachment.
  • At a low speed, add the flour, one cup at a time, along with the Hawaij and sea salt
  • Mix on medium until a soft dough forms, about 6-7 minutes. The dough will be a little sticky!
  • Transfer to a large, oiled bowl, and cover with plastic wrap or a damp kitchen towel. Let rise in a warm place for 60-90 minutes, or until doubled. You can also cover and store in the fridge to rise overnight.
  • Meanwhile, make the filling: In a large bowl, combine the apples, butter, brown sugar, Hawaij, and cinnamon.
  • Generously grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter.
  • Tip the dough onto a lightly floured surface, and roll into a large, approximately 12x28-inch rectangle, with the long edge closest to you.
  • Evenly sprinkle the filling overtop of the dough.
  • Starting at the long edge closest to you, tightly roll the dough into a log.
  • Cut into 12 even pieces using a very sharp knife or use unflavored dental floss!
  • Arrange them in the greased baking dish, and cover with a kitchen towel.
  • Let rise for an additional 45-60 minutes.
  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Bake the rolls for 45-50 minutes, or until a deep golden brown, turning halfway through. If they begin to brown too much, cover loosely with aluminum foil.
  • While the rolls are baking, whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla, and milk (1 tablespoon at a time) until the consistency of heavy cream.
  • Drizzle over-top the cooled rolls.
  • Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories: 424kcal | Carbohydrates: 83g | Protein: 5g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.3g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 274mg | Potassium: 180mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 51g | Vitamin A: 353IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 3mg