Caramelized Bits

Preparation Method

MASSA
1. Grease a large baking dish with a hole in the middle with Delícia Supreme margarine.
2. Bring the milk to the boil, add the Delícia Supreme margarine, sugar and yeast and mix well.
3. In a mixer, on low speed and using the whisk attachment, add the traditional All Day flour and salt to mix.
4. Gradually add the liquid mixture until fully incorporated.
5. Increase to medium speed and beat for 8 to 10 minutes or until you get a smooth, elastic dough.
6. Grease a bowl with Delícia Supreme margarine and shape the dough into a ball.
7. Place in the bowl, cover with a clean cloth and leave the dough to rise in a sheltered place for 30 minutes or until it doubles in volume.

COVERY:
8. Mix the brown sugar with the cinnamon and set aside.
9. Place the melted Delícia Supreme margarine in a small bowl and set aside.

MONTAGE
10. Remove the dough from the bowl and place it on a floured surface.
11. Roll out the dough, pressing it with the palms of your hands, into a square about 20 cm square and, with a sharp knife, cut into 3 x 3 cm squares.
12. Make balls out of the squares, spread them with melted margarine and then a mixture of sugar and cinnamon.
13. Distribute the balls in layers in a round mold with a hole in the middle.
14. Cover the pan with a thick, dry and clean tea towel and leave in a warm place for another hour or until the balls have risen and are just over the edge.
15. Drizzle the dough with a little of the syrup or Maple Syrup.
16. Bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for 35 minutes or until the surface is dark brown and the caramel is bubbling around the edges.
17. Remove from the oven, leave to cool for no more than 5 minutes and then carefully unmold onto a serving plate.
18. Cover with the remaining syrup and serve while still warm.