Cranberry Apple Ginger Buns

Directions

Dough 

1. Line 2 baking trays with parchment paper. Set aside.
   
2. Use a stand mixer and paddle attachment for best results. 
   
3. In a small bowl combine yeast, water and sugar. Let sit for 5 minutes.
4. In a medium bowl, combine 1 package Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend, xanthan gum, salt and baking powder. Set aside.
5. In mixing bowl combine eggs, oil, butter, honey and lemon zest and juice. Mix for 30 seconds.
6. Add warm milk and yeast mixture. Mix for 1 minute.
7. Slowly add flour mixture to liquid while continuing to mix. Mix on low speed until combined. Mix on medium-high speed for 2 - 3 minutes.
8. Add diced apples, grated ginger, chopped cranberries and candied ginger. Mix until combined. 
   
9. Lightly flour counter top and scoop dough into a mound.
10. Sprinkle with Kinnikinnick All Purpose Flour Blend and lightly knead until dough is workable and less sticky (approx.  ⅓ - ½ cup flour required).
11. Divide into 20 portions.
12. Cover with plastic wrap and let dough rest for 20 minutes.
13. Round divided dough.
14. Divide buns between 2 baking trays leaving space between each bun.
15. Cover and proof for 40 minutes. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 
16. Brush top of buns with optional olive oil before baking.
17. Bake in preheated oven for 28 minutes.
18. Remove from oven and brush or spray with Optional Simple Syrup.
19. Let Cranberry Apple Ginger Buns cool completely before adding Ginger Cream Cheese Icing. 

Simple Syrup (Optional)

1. Bring sugar and water to a boil, do not stir. Boil for 3 minutes.
2. Let cool completely.
3. Simple Syrup can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 weeks.

Ginger Cream Cheese icing 

1. Mix cream cheese until smooth (approx. 3 - 5 minutes).
2. Add butter and mix until combined.
3. Slowly add icing sugar alternating with milk.
4. Add grated ginger and mix until smooth.
5. Store in the refrigerator until ready to use. 

Decorate

1. Dip tops of cooled Cranberry Apple Ginger Buns in Ginger Cream Cheese Icing. 
2. Top with optional chopped cranberries and chopped candied ginger.