Rusk with raisins
Description
Tasty baked goods for the whole family. Croutons are dried not only when the bread goes stale. Besides the pleasure, homemade croutons have practical benefits. Well‑dried ones can be stored in a dry place for up to a month. Serve them cooled or slightly warm.
Instructions
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Step 1
Ingredients for croutons.
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Step 2
Sift the flour, add the yeast, egg, salt and sugar, and mix. While pouring in warm milk, knead a soft dough. During the kneading process, add the butter. Rinse the raisins, dry them, dust with flour and incorporate them into the dough towards the end of kneading. Let the dough rise until it doubles in size.
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Step 3
Divide the dough into three parts and roll each into a sheet about a finger thick.
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Step 4
Fold both edges toward each other and shape the loaves. Make slashes and let them rise.
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Step 5
Bake in a preheated oven at 180 °C until golden brown and done, 40–50 minutes. Let cool on a board until warm.
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Step 6
Slice the loaves into slices about a finger thick.
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Step 7
Arrange on a rack lined with parchment and bake in a hot oven until dry and golden‑brown.
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Step 8
Let the croutons cool. Serve with tea or store in a tightly sealed jar, separating with parchment for storage.