Mascarpone & Orange Sweet Knots

Mascarpone & Orange Sweet Knots

Ingredients

  • 2 T
    Glenview Farms Whole Milk
  • 4 oz.
    Monarch Powdered Sugar
  • ½ tsp.
    Monarch Vanilla Extract
  • 1 tsp.
    Orange Zest
  • 1 tsp.
    Monarch Ground Cinnamon
  • 2 oz.
    Monarch Brown Sugar
  • 2 oz.
    Glenview Farms Unsalted Butter, softened
  • 2 oz.
    Roseli Mascarpone Cheese
  • 1 ea.
    Chef's Line Neapolitan Style Pizza Dough Ball, 10 oz.

PREPARATION

  1. Temper dough ball at room temperature for 1-2 hours before shaping.
  2. Stretch dough into a rectangle approximately 10 x 14 inches, keeping the dough even and not overly thin.
  3. Combine mascarpone, softened butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, orange zest, vanilla and sea salt until smooth.
  4. Spread filling evenly across the dough, then fold dough in half lengthwise.
  5. Cut dough into 6 equal strips. Twist each strip several times and tie into a loose knot.
  6. Proof knots at room temperature for 15-20 minutes, until slightly relaxed and puffy.
  7. Bake in a 550-600°F pizza oven, or a 425°F conventional oven, until golden brown and cooked through.
  8. Whisk powdered sugar and milk into a smooth glaze. Drizzle over warm knots and serve immediately.