Apple Rolls

Directions

1. 1
   Melt butter.
2. 2
   In a bowl, dissolve yeast in warm water.
3. 3
   Add buttermilk, melted butter, 6 tablespoons sugar, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, egg and whole wheat flour.
4. 4
   Stir to blend.
5. 5
   Add the all-purpose flour.
6. 6
   Knead dough until smooth and elastic.
7. 7
   Let rise in a warm place for about 40 minutes.
8. 8
   Punch down.
9. 9
   Peel apples. Cut into wedges.
10. 10
    On a floured board, knead dough until satiny. Divide into 3 parts.
11. 11
    Roll each out to a rectangle.
12. 12
    Cut each rectangle into 10 squares.
13. 13
    Place 1 apple wedge in the middle of each square.
14. 14
    Combine remaining sugar and cinnamon.
15. 15
    Sprinkle mixture over apple wedges.
16. 16
    Fold dough over apples to cover completely.
17. 17
    Place on a greased baking sheet, seam-side down. Brush with beaten egg.
18. 18
    Sprinkle with sesame seed.
19. 19
    Bake at 400° for about 8 minutes.
20. 20
    Increase temperature to 425° and bake for another 4 minutes until golden brown.
21. 21
    Cool, covered, on wire rack. Serve with coffee or tea.