Apple And Pecan Coffee Rolls - cooking recipe

Ingredients

4 cups all purpose flour
1 tbsp dried yeast
2 tsp + 1 tbsp sugar
1 tsp salt
2 cups + 2 tbsp milk
6 tbsp butter, melted
2 tsp custard powder
1 tbsp + 2 tsp instant coffee powder
1 None green apple, peeled, cored, finely chopped
1 1/4 cups pecans, coarsely chopped
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 1/3 cups powdered sugar

Preparation

Combine flour, yeast, 2 tsp sugar and salt in a large bowl. Make a well in the center. Add 1 cup of milk and butter and, using a flat-bladed knife, cut liquid into dry ingredients until dough starts to come together.
Use your hands to form dough into a ball, then turn out onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 8-10 mins, until dough is smooth and elastic.
Place dough in a clean, lightly greased large bowl and cover with a damp tea towel. Set aside in a warm, draught-free place to proof for 45 minutes, until doubled in size.
Meanwhile, combine custard powder and 1 tbsp sugar in a small saucepan. Add enough milk to make a smooth paste. Heat on medium while gradually whisking in remaining 1 cup of milk and coffee powder. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and cook, whisking occasionally, for 2-3 minutes, until thick. Remove from heat. Cover surface with parchment paper and set aside to cool.
Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F. Grease and line base of an 8 inch spring form pan. Punch down center of dough with your fist. Turn onto a lightly floured surface and knead for 2 minutes, until returned to its original size. Roll dough out to a 16 x 12 inch rectangle. Spread coffee custard over dough, leaving a 1/2 inch border. Top with apple and pecans. Starting from long side closest to you, roll dough up to form a log. Trim ends and slice into 6 equal slices.
Place slices, cut-side down, over base of prepared pan. Brush with egg. Bake for 30-35 minutes, until golden brown. Stand in pan for 5 mins then transfer to a wire rack to cool.
To make icing, dissolve extra coffee in 1 teaspoon hot water. Combine with powdered sugar and 2 tbsp milk in a small bowl until smooth. Drizzle over rolls. Allow to set. Serve.