Bienenstich Bites (Bee Sting Cake Bites)

Ingredients

• 2 cups All-Purpose Flour
• 2 1/4 teaspoons Active Dry Yeast
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon Salt
• 1/2 cup Milk, warmed
• 1/4 cup Butter, melted
• 1 Egg
• 1 cup Heavy Cream
• 1/4 cup Granulated Sugar
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract
• 1/4 cup Butter
• 1/4 cup Honey
• 1/2 cup Sunflower Seeds

Instructions

1. 1In a large bowl, combine the flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.
2. 2Add the warmed milk, melted butter, and egg to the dry ingredients and mix until a dough forms.
3. 3Knead the dough for 5-7 minutes, or until smooth and elastic.
4. 4Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place for 1 hour, or until doubled in size.
5. 5Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
6. 6Punch down the dough and roll it out to about 1/4 inch thickness.
7. 7Cut out small circles using a cookie cutter or glass.
8. 8Place the circles on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
9. 9In a saucepan, melt the butter and honey together.
10. 10Stir in the sunflower seeds.
11. 11Spoon the sunflower seed mixture over the dough circles.
12. 12Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until golden brown.
13. 13While the cake bites are baking, prepare the filling. In a bowl, whip the heavy cream with the sugar and vanilla extract until stiff peaks form.
14. 14Once the cake bites have cooled, slice them in half horizontally.
15. 15Spread the whipped cream filling on the bottom halves and top with the other halves.

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