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Put the pizza base mix into a bowl, add the hot
water and mix to form a dough.
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Knead thoroughly on a lightly floured surface for 5 minutes,
until smooth and elastic.
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Roll out the dough on
a lightly floured surface to form a rectangle 35
x 23cm/ 14 x 9in. Brush allover with some of the
melted butter, reserving a little for later. Mix
the sugar with half the cinnamon and two-thirds
of the almonds. Sprinkle over the dough.
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Starting from a long side, roll up like a Swiss
roll. Damp the edge with water and press down
firmly to seal the roll. Cut the roll into 8
equal slices. Put the slices flat and push down
with the palm of your hand to form neat
pinwheels.
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Generously butter
a 23cm/9in round sandwich tin and coat with a
little of the remaining sugar and cinnamon.
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Arrange slices of the roll in the tin. Brush all
over with the remaining butter and sprinkle with
the remaining cinnamon sugar and flaked almonds.
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Cover with a lightly oiled polythene bag and
leave to prove in a warm place until doubled in
size.
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Preheat the oven to 190°C/375°F/Gas mark
5. Bake in the oven for 25 minutes. Drizzle with
the warmed golden syrup while still hot.
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Stand
on a wire rack to cool. Serve hot or cold.