Sweet Raisin Swirl Bread πβ¨
Introduction
This delicious swirl bread filled with raisins and custard is soft, sweet, and perfect for breakfast or tea time. Its golden crust and rich filling make it irresistible!
Ingredients
- 2 Β½ cups all-purpose flour
- 2 tbsp sugar
- 1 tsp salt
- 2 ΒΌ tsp instant yeast
- ΒΎ cup warm milk
- 1 egg
- 3 tbsp butter (softened)
- 1 cup mixed raisins
- 1 cup pastry cream (custard)
- 1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine flour, sugar, salt, and yeast.
- Add warm milk, egg, and butter. Mix until a dough forms, then knead until smooth and elastic.
- Cover and let it rise for about 1 hour or until doubled in size.
- Roll out the dough into a rectangle and spread the pastry cream over it.
- Sprinkle raisins evenly on top, then roll it up tightly like a log.
- Coil the roll into a spiral and place it in a round baking pan.
- Brush with egg wash and let it rest for 30 minutes.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 180Β°C (350Β°F) for 25β30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let it cool slightly before serving. Enjoy warm!
Conclusion
This swirl bread is soft, rich, and full of flavor β perfect for impressing guests or treating yourself with a cup of tea. βπ