Step 1

In the bowl of a stand mixer, whisk warm milk, sugar and yeast. Cover and leave to rest for 5 minutes. It will be foamy.

Step 2

Add the egg and melted butter and whisk till combined

Step 3

Add in the flour and salt and change to the dough hook. Mix till dough forms and continue to knead for 3 minutes. Dough will be a bit sticky.

Step 4

Transfer the dough to a large well-oiled bowl, cover with a damp towel and leave to rise in a warm place for 1 hour or until double in size.

Step 5

Meanwhile, line a 9-inch square baking tray with parchment paper. Set aside.

Step 6

In a small bowl, combine the brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg. Set aside.

Step 7

After the dough has finished rising, roll it out onto a floured surface into approximately a 9x14 inch rectangle.

Step 8

Spread the butter evenly over the dough, leaving ¼ inch border all around.

Step 9

Sprinkle sugar-spices mixture over the buttered dough, pressing it into the butter lightly with your fingers.

Step 10

Evenly distribute the apple pie filling over the sugar-spices mixture on the dough.

Step 11

From the long side, roll up the dough to a log and pinch the seams together.

Step 12

Put dough log seam side down and slice with a sharp knife or floss into 9 even pieces. Trim off the edges on either side which will not have enough filling.

Step 13

Put the slices on the prepared baking tray, evenly spaced. Leave to rise in a warm place for another 30 minutes.

Step 14

Preheat oven to 350°F and bake at rolls for 2ominutes, until pale golden brown

Step 15

Cool on a wire rack for 5 minutes

Step 16

Frost with cream cheese frosting and drizzle with caramel sauce if desired

Step 17

Serve warm.