Swirl buns with raisins
Description
For snail-shaped rolls, seedless raisins are best. Along with sugar, you can sprinkle the pastry sheet with cinnamon or cardamom. Choose whatever you prefer and delight your loved ones. The baking is ready. Serve to the table.
Instructions
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Step 1
Prepare the necessary ingredients.
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Step 2
Melt the butter and let it cool.
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Step 3
In warm milk, dissolve the yeast, 0.5 tbsp sugar (from the total amount), and 1.5 tbsp flour (from the total amount). Stir well and leave for 10–15 minutes, until a foamy “cap” forms.
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Step 4
When the sponge is ready, pour it into a roomy bowl. Add the remaining sugar, the egg, melted butter, salt, and stir to combine.
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Step 5
Add the flour in portions, stirring well each time. It’s important not to over-flour the dough and toughen it!
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Step 6
Knead the dough. Shape it into a ball and place it in a bowl greased with vegetable oil. Cover with plastic wrap and put it in a warm place for one and a half hours.
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Step 7
While the dough rises, wash the raisins. Cover them with cold water and leave them to soak for a while.
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Step 8
After the set time has passed, the dough will have noticeably risen.
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Step 9
Lightly flour your work surface. Transfer the dough from the bowl. There is no need to knead it.
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Step 10
Roll the dough into a sheet 3–4 mm thick. Brush with vegetable oil (3 tbsp). Sprinkle with sugar to taste.
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Step 11
Drain the water from the raisins and pat dry with a towel. Spread them over the surface of the dough, stopping short of the edge of the sheet on one side.
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Step 12
Roll up the sheet from the wide side.
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Step 13
Carefully seal the seam.
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Step 14
Cut the roll into triangles.
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Step 15
Place the shaped pieces on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Put the baking sheet in a warm place for 30 minutes.
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Step 16
After the allotted time, with the spatula’s edge or the dull side of a knife, press down in the center of each bun. The piece should unfold. Place the prepared swirls in an oven preheated to 180 degrees for 20–25 minutes. Allow for how your oven behaves!
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Step 17
When baking is finished, remove the raisin swirl buns from the oven. Transfer them and let cool.
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Step 18
Before serving, if you like, dust with confectioners’ sugar.