This Almond and Berry Jam Yeast Pastry is a delightful treat that combines the richness of almonds with the sweetness of berry jam. Its soft, yeasty dough and luscious fillings make every bite a delightful experience.
Why You’ll Love This: The combination of fluffy yeast dough, nutty almond cream, and tangy berry jam creates a perfect balance of flavors and textures. It’s a versatile pastry that’s great for breakfast, as a snack, or even as a dessert.
For the Dough:
- 500g flour
- 20g fresh yeast or 1 tbsp dry yeast
- 1 cup (230g) warm water
- 1/2 cup (95g) sugar
- 1 egg
- 1/4 cup (35g) milk
- 60g soft butter
- A pinch of salt
For the Almond Cream:
- 150g soft butter
- 1 1/4 cups (150g) powdered sugar
- 1 1/3 cups (150g) almond flour
- 1 egg + 1 yolk
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 cup (30g) cornstarch
- 1 tbsp (7g) flour
For the Filling:
- A jar of berry jam
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Mix yeast, sugar, and water in a small bowl. Wait 10 minutes for activation.
- In a mixer bowl, combine flour, yeast mixture, egg, and milk. Mix, then add butter and salt. Knead for 10 minutes to form a slightly sticky dough.
- Let the dough rise until doubled (about 1 hour) or refrigerate overnight.
- Make the Almond Cream:
- Mix soft butter and powdered sugar into a paste. Add almond flour and mix.
- Add egg, yolk, vanilla, flour, and cornstarch. Mix until combined.
- Shape the Pastry:
- Divide the risen dough into two equal parts. Roll each piece into a thin rectangle.
- Spread a thin, even layer of almond cream, fold the dough in half, and roll again into a rectangle.
- Cut into 5cm strips, then cut each strip into four and twist them together.
- Form into a spiral shape, place on a baking sheet, create a small well in the center, and fill with berry jam.
- Brush with egg and sprinkle sliced almonds.
- Let rise for 20 minutes.
- Bake:
- Bake in a preheated oven at 175°C for about 35 minutes until golden brown.
Enjoy this delicious Almond and Berry Jam Yeast Pastry for a sweet and satisfying treat!
