Raspberry Bread
Description
The pastry is prepared simply and quickly. Sweet raspberry bread is very easy to make, and you can use either fresh raspberries or frozen ones. Adding wafer and bread crumbs will help “bind” excess moisture. The recipe is very simple, and step-by-step recommendations will help with its preparation. Serve cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the ingredients.
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Step 2
Dissolve the yeast in half of the milk according to the recipe.
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Step 3
Mix the flour, salt, sugar, and the remaining milk; crack in the egg, and add the melted butter.
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Step 4
Pour in the milk-yeast mixture.
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Step 5
Knead the dough for at least 5 minutes using a stand mixer, or about 10 minutes by hand. Cover the dough with a cloth or plastic wrap, and place it in a warm spot to ferment for 1–1.5 hours.
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Step 6
Lightly dust your work surface with flour, and use your hands to stretch the dough into a sheet about 30x30 cm in size. Arrange the wafer (or bread) crumbs in a checkerboard pattern. Leave one edge of the dough free.
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Step 7
Spread the raspberries over the waffle (or bread) crumbs. Cut the free edge of the dough into strips 1 cm wide, without cutting all the way to the edge of the dough.
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Step 8
Roll the dough into a not too tight log.
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Step 9
Place the prepared dough in a baking pan. If you are not sure about your pan, line the bottom with parchment paper. Leave it to proof for 1 hour, covered with a dry towel. Then preheat the oven to 180 degrees and brush the bread with milk. Bake for 35–40 minutes. Check for doneness with a wooden skewer.
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Step 10
Cool the finished raspberry bread on a wire rack, dust it with powdered sugar, and serve. Raspberry bread is a great addition to your breakfast or afternoon snack; it is beautiful and very tasty.