Quick and Easy Apple-Cinnamon Buns

I adapted this from one of my favourite cinnamon bun recipes found in Muffins & More (from the Company's Coming Series) by Jean Paré. The apple makes a nice change from the usual raisin/currant mixture. You can glaze these buns, if you want; you will probably find that they really don't need anything extra!

Ingredients:

Dough

2 cups all-purpose flour

2 tbsp granulated sugar

4 tsp baking powder

1 tsp salt

1/4 cup butter or margarine

1 cup cold milk

Filling

1/3 cup butter or margarine

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

3 tsp cinnamon

1 apple, cored and diced

Procedure:

1.  In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles oatmeal.

2.  Make a well in the centre and pour in milk. Stir with a fork to form a soft dough.

3.  Turn onto a lightly floured board. Knead 8-10 times.

4.  Roll into a rectangle, about 9 x 12 inches.

5.  For filling, cream butter and margarine. Spread over dough. Sprinkle apple pieces on top.

6.  Roll up along longer edge of rectangle, like a jelly roll.

7.  Mark and cut into 12 slices. Place slices in muffin pan.

8.  Bake in 400 F oven for 20-25 minutes. Makes 12.

Enjoy!