A soft and buttery sweet bread rolled with raisins and beautifully shaped into a stunning spiral loaf. Lightly glazed and topped with candied cherries – it’s as delicious as it looks!
📝 Ingredients:
For the dough:
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500 g all-purpose flour
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2 tsp active dry yeast
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100 ml warm milk
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100 g sugar
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2 eggs
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100 g butter (softened)
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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1/2 tsp salt
For the filling:
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100 g raisins (soaked in warm water or rum for 15 min)
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Optional: 50 g candied cherries
To glaze:
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1 egg yolk + 1 tbsp milk (for brushing)
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2 tbsp apricot jam or honey (for shine, optional)
👩🍳 Instructions:
1. Prepare the Dough:
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In a small bowl, dissolve the yeast with warm milk and 1 tsp sugar. Let sit for 5–10 minutes until frothy.
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In a large bowl, mix flour, sugar, and salt. Add in eggs, yeast mixture, vanilla, and softened butter.
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Knead the dough for 10 minutes until smooth and elastic.
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Cover and let rise in a warm place for 1.5–2 hours or until doubled in size.
2. Roll & Shape:
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