This delicious raisin roll is packed with nutrient-rich raisins, offering fiber, iron, potassium, and vitamin K, while using minimal butter and sugar. The soft dough, made with Manitoba flour, is filled with creamy pastry cream and an abundance of sweet, plump raisins. Each slice offers a delightful blend of sweet and creamy flavors, with a perfectly tender texture. This recipe is easy to make and perfect for breakfast, brunch, or as a sweet snack.
Why You'll Love This Recipe: You’ll love this raisin roll for its light, fluffy dough combined with the rich pastry cream and sweet raisins. The dough is enriched with eggs and butter, making it soft and delicious. The raisins provide a burst of natural sweetness, while the pastry cream adds a velvety texture. It's a satisfying and wholesome treat that is perfect for any time of day. Plus, with minimal butter and sugar, it’s a slightly healthier indulgence!
Perfect Occasion: This raisin roll is perfect for breakfast, an afternoon snack, or as a dessert to serve at gatherings. Its beautiful swirled appearance makes it ideal for special occasions like brunch parties, holiday breakfasts, or even a casual family get-together. It’s also great as a make-ahead treat that can be enjoyed over a few days.
Decoration Tips: For an elegant finish, dust the baked roll with powdered sugar or glaze with a light sugar icing for extra sweetness. You can also sprinkle extra raisins or some chopped nuts on top before baking for added texture and visual appeal. Serve warm for the best flavor, or at room temperature with a cup of tea or coffee.
Ingredients for the Dough:
- 480g Manitoba flour
- 2 eggs
- 100g sugar
- 180g milk (warm)
- 60g butter (softened, cut into pieces)
- 1 packet of vanilla sugar (or 1 tsp vanilla extract)
- 15g fresh yeast
- Raisins (to taste)
Ingredients for the Pastry Cream:
- 2 egg yolks
- 2 tablespoons sugar
- 2 tablespoons flour
- 250ml milk
Instructions:
- Prepare the Dough:
- Dissolve the fresh yeast in the warm milk.
- In a large bowl, combine the Manitoba flour, eggs, sugar, butter pieces, and vanilla sugar. Add the milk-yeast mixture and knead the dough until smooth and elastic.
- Cover the dough and let it rise in a warm place until it doubles in size (about 1-2 hours).
- Prepare the Pastry Cream:
- In a saucepan, whisk together the egg yolks, sugar, and flour until smooth.
- Gradually add the milk, whisking constantly to avoid lumps.
- Cook the mixture over medium heat, stirring continuously until it thickens into a smooth pastry cream. Remove from heat and let it cool.
- Assemble the Roll:
- Once the dough has risen, roll it out into a rectangle about 1 cm thick (with a diameter of about 26 cm).
- Spread an even layer of pastry cream over the dough and sprinkle generously with raisins.
- Roll the dough tightly from the longer side, creating a log shape. Cut the log into slices about 3-4 cm thick.
- Prepare for Baking:
- Place the slices into a greased 26 cm round baking pan, leaving some space between each slice for rising.
- Cover and let the rolls rise for another 30 minutes.
- Bake:
- Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F), and brush the rolls with milk.
- Bake in a preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown. Be sure to test with a toothpick to ensure the rolls are cooked through, as ovens may vary.
Enjoy your soft and creamy raisin rolls, perfect for any occasion!