This delicious bread features a sweet dough enriched with honey and milk, creating a soft and fluffy texture. Filled with a blend of butter, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon, each portion of dough is skillfully cut, stretched, and twisted to form an elegant swirl. Fresh raspberries are added for a burst of tangy flavor, and the bread is finished with a drizzle of honey and a dusting of powdered sugar, making it not only visually stunning but also irresistibly tasty.
Why You’ll Love This:
- Sweet and Soft Dough: The combination of honey and milk in the dough offers a delightful sweetness and tender crumb.
- Cinnamon and Honey Filling: Adds a warm, comforting flavor to each swirl.
- Burst of Fresh Raspberries: Provides a refreshing contrast to the sweet dough.
- Elegant Swirl Design: Each bread is artfully twisted for a beautiful presentation.
- Ideal for Special Occasions: Perfect for a festive brunch, dessert, or as a delightful snack.
Ingredients:
- 3 eggs
- 600 g flour (type 00)
- 200 ml warm milk
- 100 g sugar
- 50 ml honey
- 7 g dry yeast
For the Filling:
- 50 g soft butter
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- Cinnamon to taste
For Topping:
- Fresh raspberries
- Honey and powdered sugar
Directions:
- Place the flour in a bowl, make a well in the center, and add the diluted yeast with milk and a bit of sugar. Let it rest for 10 minutes before adding the remaining ingredients.
- Knead the mixture for 10 minutes until smooth.
- Cover and let it rise for 2 hours in a warm place.
- Once the dough has doubled in size, divide it into small portions, depending on your mold size.
- Roll each portion into a rectangle. Spread the filling (butter, honey, brown sugar, and cinnamon) over the dough.
- Cut small strips in the center of each rectangle, leaving 3-4 cm at the ends.
- Gently stretch from the ends, twist several times, and seal the end underneath.
- Place in the baking mold and let it rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake at 180°C (356°F) for 35-40 minutes.
- Brush with honey, add fresh raspberries, and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Enjoy this Honey-Sweetened Raspberry Swirl Bread as a delightful treat, perfect for sharing and savoring! 🍯🍞🫐✨
