It’s Cookie Friday and I got some – let’s say – non-traditional cookies today. Well… that is probably not the right way to phrase it. These Fig Rolls (maybe not with the added toffee) have a long tradition, of course, but they are traditionally not called cookies I guess. More like little cakes. But who cakes. I call them cookies now, so they can make an appearance here for Cookie Friday ;)
Figs are really delicious I think. Do not google how figs propagate though – that is a bit weird ;P Well… as soon as the season starts and they are available again in the stores, they end up in many dishes and bakes here. Cake, salad or just as a nice topping for some overnight oats – these little fruits can be used pretty much everywhere. The season is pretty short, so the rest of the year you have to use the dried version. Not bad, flavors are still there, but not as nice looking on a cake. Unless you like something wrinkled and brown for decoration :P
Dunno if this recipe would work with fresh figs – I guess so. You just have to cook them longer I assume so they thicken up to a puree that is spreadable. Well, with dried figs it’s quite easy and quickly done. And you can use them all year round – so definitely a good choice here. Anyway – dried figs, some sugar, orange zest and juice, and some soft caramel toffees – that’s all you need for the filling for the fig rolls. Easy peasy.
I think in Germany fig rolls are not that common. At least I haven’t seen them anywhere in stores so far. I know them from my time in the US. I think fig rolls are more common there and in Great Britain (maybe Australia as well? Dunno). Well – no matter where they are popular, they are delicious and you should make them. Especially, if you can’t get them in a store or bakery ;)
INGREDIENTS / ZUTATEN
For the dough:
1 cup (130g) all-purpose flour
3/4 cup (100g) wholemeal flour
1/4 cup (50g) muscovado sugar
1/2 tsp. ground cinnamon
5 oz. (140g) cold butter, diced
1 large egg yolk
For the filling:
7 oz. (200g) soft dried figs, chopped
1/4 cup (50g) muscovado sugar
1 organic orange, zest & juice
1/2 cup (120ml) water
3.5 oz. (100g) chewy caramel toffees, chopped finely
Für den Teig:
130g Mehl (Type 550)
100g Weizenvollkornmehl
50g Mascobado Zucker
1/2 TL Zimt
140g kalte Butter, gewürfelt
1 Eigelb (L)
Für die Füllung:
200g Trockenfeigen, gehackt
50g Mascobado Zucker
1 Bio-Orange, Abrieb und Saft
120ml Wasser
100g Sahnekaramellbonbons, kleingehackt
DIRECTIONS / ZUBEREITUNG
2. While the dough is in the fridge add the chopped figs (remove the hard stems), sugar, orange zest, orange juice, and water to a small saucepan and bring to a boil. Let simmer over low heat for about 8-10 minutes until the figs are soft and the liquid has thickened – almost like a chutney. Take off the heat and let cool down a bit, then add to a mixer/food processor and mix until you get a nice paste. Add the chopped toffees and mix in. Set aside to cool down completely.
3. Preheat the oven to 390°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with baking parchment and set aside. Roll out the dough on a floured surface to a size of about 8×12 inches (20x30cm) – if the dough is difficult to work with, let warm up first. Cut the rectangle lengthwise into two long strips. Place the fig filling in the center of each strip in a long line and wrap the dough around to get a long filled log. Place with the seam facing down on the prepared baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown. Take out of the oven and let cool down for about 10-15 minutes, then cut each log into 8 pieces and let cool down completely.
2. Während der Teig ruht, die gehackten Feigen (die harten Stile entfernen) zusammen mit Zucker, Orangenschale, Orangensaft und Wasser in einen kleinen Topf geben und aufkochen, dann bei geringer Hitzezufuhr für etwa 8-10 Minuten köcheln lassen. Die Flüssigkeit sollte eingekocht und die Feigen schön weich sein – von der Konsistenz her in etwa wie ein Chutney. Vom Herd nehmen und etwas abkühlen lassen, dann in einem Mixer/Küchenmaschine zu einer Paste pürieren. Die kleingehackten Sahnekaramellbonbons dazugeben und unterrühren. Komplett abkühlen lassen.
3. Den Ofen auf 200°C (390°F) vorheizen. Ein Backblech mit Backpapier auslegen und zur Seite stellen. Den Teig auf einer bemehlten Fläche zu einem Rechteck von etwa 20x30cm (8×12 inches) ausrollen. Sollte der Teig zu hart sein, vorab ein paar Minuten bei Zimmertemperatur aufwärmen lassen. Das Teig-Rechteck längs in zwei Streifen schneiden und dann jeweils die Hälfte der Füllung in einer Linie in die Mitte der beiden Teigstreifen setzen. Den Teig über die Füllung schlagen, die Kanten zusammendrücken und zu langen “Würsten” formen. Die Teigwürste mit den Seiten, auf denen der Teig zusammengefügt wurde nach unten auf das vorbereitete Blech setzen und dann etwa 20 Minuten goldbraun backen. Aus dem Ofen holen und für etwa 10-15 Minuten abkühlen lassen, dann beide Würste in je 8 Stücke schneiden und komplett abkühlen lassen.
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Here is a version of the recipe you can print easily.
PrintToffee Fig Rolls
- Prep Time: 20m
- Cook Time: 20m
- Total Time: 2h
- Yield: 16
- Category: Cookies
- Cuisine: British
Description
Delicious fig rolls with an extra kick of sweetness: Toffee Fig rolls! Sweet and addictive!
Ingredients
Instructions
Notes
Enjoy baking!