Apple Pull-Aparts

Directions

1. 1
   Combine 1 cup flour, sugar, yeast and salt.
2. 2
   Heat milk and 2 tablespoons butter to 120 degrees; add egg and blend.
3. 3
   Add milk mixture to flour mixture and beat until smooth.
4. 4
   Add only enough remaining flour teaspoon make a soft dough; knead until satiny.
5. 5
   Cover, let rest 20 min.
6. 6
   Divide dough into 32 parts; flatten each piece in palm and fill with 1/2 teaspoons filling.
7. 7
   Pinch edges together; roll to form a ball.
8. 8
   Melt remaining butter; dip balls in butter.
9. 9
   Arrange 16 filled balls in a well-greased tube pan so they just touch in a single layer.
10. 10
    Sprinkle with half of the remaining apple filling.
11. 11
    Add remaining balls; sprinkle with remaining filling on top.
12. 12
    Pour any remaining butter over top.
13. 13
    Cover; let rise for 20 to 30 min.
14. 14
    Back at 375F (190C) for 35 to 40 min.
15. 15
    Cool 10 min.
16. 16
    Invert onto serving plate.