26/08/2026
These Almond and Apricot Brioche Buns are the reason to turn the oven on this weekend π₯π Soft, buttery brioche wrapped around a creamy almond centre and pockets of sweet, juicy apricot, all made with Natvia Synbiotic Sweetener instead of sugar. Brush with egg wash, scatter with flaked almonds and bake until golden, then enjoy one warm with a coffee. Save this one for your next baking day: https://natvia.com/blogs/recipes/almond-apricot-brioche-buns?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social
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INGREDIENTS
DOUGH
- 500g strong bread flour
- 7g instant yeast
- 60g Natvia Synbiotic Sweetener
- 1 tsp salt
- 3 eggs
- 180ml warm milk
- 100g soft butter
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
FILLING
- 100g ground almonds
- 50g butter
- 40g Natvia Synbiotic Sweetener
- 1 egg
- Β½ tsp almond extract
- 4 to 5 apricots, diced
TO FINISH
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- Flaked almonds, to sprinkle
METHOD
1. Mix the dough ingredients except the butter and knead until smooth. Gradually add the soft butter and knead for 10 minutes until silky. Cover and leave to rise until doubled in size.
2. Mix the almond filling ingredients together until smooth, and dice the apricots.
3. Divide the dough into 10 portions. Flatten each one, add a spoonful of almond mixture and a few apricot pieces to the middle, then seal the dough around the filling and shape into a bun.
4. Place on a lined baking tray, cover and leave to rise for 45 minutes.
5. Brush with egg wash, sprinkle with flaked almonds and bake at 180Β°C for 18 to 22 minutes until golden. Enjoy warm.
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π Natvia Synbiotic Sweetener is available at (UK).
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