Cherry Roll
Description
The pastry is simple and quick to prepare. Of course, it's best to use fresh, pitted cherries, but in practice, a roll made with canned cherries in their own juice turns out delicious too! So here's how to make it. Serve warm or chilled. Perfect with tea.
Instructions
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Step 1
Warm the milk until slightly warm, add the yeast and 2 tablespoons of sugar. Let it sit for 10-15 minutes.
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Step 2
Sift the flour.
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Step 3
Beat the eggs.
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Step 4
Add the remaining sugar and eggs to the milk, then mix in the softened butter and vanilla. Gradually add the flour and knead until you get a soft, elastic dough.
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Step 5
Place in a warm, draft-free spot for 1–1.5 hours—until doubled in size.
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Step 6
Divide into 2 parts and roll out. Sprinkle each dough layer with starch and place cherries on top.
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Step 7
Roll up two rolls.
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Step 8
And braid into a braid.
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Step 9
Place on a greased baking sheet and let rise for 15–20 minutes. Brush with egg yolk and bake in a preheated oven at 180°C for approximately 40 minutes.
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Step 10
We slightly cool the finished roll, sprinkle it with powdered sugar, and cut it into portion pieces. :)