**Prepare the Dough:** In a large bowl (or the bowl of a stand mixer), combine warm milk, yeast, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Let stand for 5-10 minutes until foamy.
Add the mashed Jersey Royals, remaining sugar, egg, and melted butter to the yeast mixture. Mix well.
Gradually add the flour and salt, mixing until a soft dough forms. If using a stand mixer, knead with the dough hook for 5-7 minutes. If kneading by hand, knead on a lightly floured surface for 8-10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
Place the dough in a lightly oiled bowl, turning to coat. Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1-2 hours, or until doubled in size.
**Prepare the Filling:** In a bowl, combine the Jersey Black Butter, 25g sugar, cinnamon and mixed spice.
**Assemble the Buns:** Punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Roll it into a large rectangle, about 12x18 inches (30x45 cm).
Spread the Black Butter filling evenly over the dough.
Starting from one long side, roll the dough tightly into a log. Pinch the seam to seal.
Using a sharp knife or unflavored dental floss, cut the log into 12 equal slices.
Place the slices cut-side up in a greased 9x13 inch baking pan.
Cover and let rise again for 30-45 minutes, or until puffy.
**Bake the Buns:** Preheat oven to 175°C (350°F).
Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
**Prepare the Glaze:** While the buns are baking, prepare the cream cheese glaze. In a bowl, beat together softened cream cheese and softened butter until smooth and creamy.
Gradually add the powdered sugar, beating until smooth. Stir in vanilla extract and Jersey milk, 1 tablespoon at a time, until the desired consistency is reached.
**Glaze the Buns:** Let the buns cool slightly in the pan before frosting. Spread the cream cheese glaze evenly over the warm buns.
Serve warm and enjoy!
Nutrition per serving (120g)
For extra flavour, add chopped, locally sourced Jersey apples to the Black Butter filling.
If you don't have Jersey Black Butter you can make your own or a substitute. Finely chop local eating apples and cook slowly with Jersey Butter, muscovado sugar, vinegar and mixed spice until a dark, jammy paste is formed. Or use shop bought apple butter with treacle and spices added.
The dough can be made ahead of time and refrigerated overnight. Let it come to room temperature before rolling out.
Use a pastry brush to brush melted Jersey butter over the warm buns after baking for an extra rich flavour.
For a more intense cinnamon flavor, add a pinch of ground cloves or nutmeg to the filling.
Ensure your yeast is fresh for optimal rising of the dough.
Stand mixer (optional)
Large bowl
9x13 inch baking pan
Oven
Saucepan
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