Fruit & Nut Swirl Delight
Indulge in the delightful Fruit & Nut Swirl Delight, a luscious blend of sweet and savory scone-like rolls filled with a rich mixture of dried fruits and nuts. These scrolls are perfect for every occasion, offering a burst of flavor with each bite. Easy to prepare yet sophisticated in taste, they make a great impression at gatherings or as a special treat for your afternoon tea.
6
Servings
N/A
Calories
10
Ingredients
Ingredients
self-raising flour
2 cups (sifted)
mixed spice
1 teaspoon
butter
90 g (chilled, cubed)
egg
1 (beaten)
milk
1/2 cup
butter (extra)
60 g (softened)
brown sugar
1/3 cup
mixed dried fruit
1/2 cup (chopped)
nuts
1/2 cup (chopped)
milk (for glazing)
as needed
Instructions
1
Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease an ovenproof baking dish to prevent sticking.
2
In a large bowl, sift together the self-raising flour and mixed spice. Cut in the butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
3
Create a soft dough by gradually incorporating the beaten egg and milk. Mix gently until just combined to maintain a tender texture.
4
Transfer the dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll it out to a thickness of approximately 7mm (1/4 inch).
5
Cream together the additional softened butter and brown sugar in a small bowl until smooth and spreadable.
6
Evenly spread the butter-sugar mixture across the rolled-out dough, then sprinkle evenly with your choice of mixed dried fruits and nuts.
7
Carefully roll the dough into a long cylinder, ensuring it's tight for even baking.
8
Slice the roll into 12 equal pieces and arrange them in the prepared dish, cut side up, ensuring there is space between each piece for even baking.
9
Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with milk to promote browning.
10
Bake in the preheated oven for 30-40 minutes or until golden brown and cooked through. Keep an eye on them to prevent over-browning.
11
Serve warm, optionally split the scrolls and enjoy with a pat of butter or your favorite spread.
Nutrition Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fruit & Nut Swirl Delight?
Fruit & Nut Swirl Delight is a luscious blend of sweet and savory scone-like rolls filled with a rich mixture of dried fruits and nuts.
What is the texture of these rolls?
These rolls have a tender, scone-like texture similar to handmade scrolls.
How many servings does this recipe make?
The recipe produces 6 servings, which consists of 12 individual sliced pieces.
At what temperature should the oven be preheated?
Preheat your oven to 190 degrees Celsius or 375 degrees Fahrenheit.
How should I prepare the baking dish?
You should lightly grease an ovenproof baking dish to prevent the rolls from sticking.
What kind of flour is required for the dough?
The recipe requires 2 cups of sifted self-raising flour.
What spice is added to the flour mixture?
One teaspoon of mixed spice is sifted together with the flour.
How do I incorporate the butter into the flour?
Cut in 90g of chilled, cubed butter with your fingers or a pastry cutter until the mixture resembles fine breadcrumbs.
How do I create the soft dough?
Gradually incorporate one beaten egg and 1/2 cup of milk into the flour mixture, mixing gently until just combined.
How thick should I roll out the dough?
Roll the dough out to a thickness of approximately 7mm or 1/4 inch on a lightly floured surface.
What is used for the filling base?
The filling base is made by creaming together 60g of extra softened butter and 1/3 cup of brown sugar.
What goes on top of the butter-sugar mixture?
Sprinkle 1/2 cup of chopped mixed dried fruit and 1/2 cup of chopped nuts evenly across the dough.
How should the dough be rolled up?
Carefully roll the dough into a long, tight cylinder to ensure even baking.
How many pieces should the roll be sliced into?
The cylinder should be sliced into 12 equal pieces.
How should the rolls be arranged in the baking dish?
Arrange them cut side up in the prepared dish, leaving space between each piece.
What should be brushed on the rolls before baking?
Lightly brush the tops of the rolls with milk to promote browning during the baking process.
How long do the Fruit & Nut Swirls bake?
They should bake for 30 to 40 minutes in a preheated oven.
How do I know when the scrolls are finished cooking?
They are done when they appear golden brown and are thoroughly cooked through.
Should the rolls be served warm or cold?
They are best served warm, optionally split and enjoyed with a pat of butter.
What type of nuts are recommended?
You can use your choice of mixed nuts, as long as they are chopped before adding to the filling.
Can I use any type of dried fruit?
The recipe calls for 1/2 cup of chopped mixed dried fruit for a varied flavor profile.
Is this recipe considered difficult to make?
No, it is described as an easy-to-prepare recipe that yields sophisticated results.
What is the purpose of sifting the flour?
Sifting the self-raising flour and mixed spice ensures a smooth mixture and better distribution of the spice.
Why is it important not to over-mix the dough?
Mixing gently until just combined helps maintain the tender texture of the scone-like dough.
What type of sugar is used in the filling?
The recipe specifies 1/3 cup of brown sugar for the filling mixture.
Can these be served for afternoon tea?
Yes, they make a wonderful special treat for afternoon tea or any social gathering.
Does the recipe use chilled or softened butter?
The recipe uses both: 90g of chilled butter for the dough and 60g of softened butter for the filling.
How do I prevent the rolls from over-browning?
Keep a close eye on them while they are in the oven to ensure they don't get too dark.
What can I spread on the warm scrolls?
You can enjoy them with a pat of butter or your favorite sweet spread.
Why must there be space between the pieces in the dish?
Leaving space between the pieces ensures even baking for each individual scroll.