Description
Raspberry and pistachio swirl bread combines tangy fruit with nutty crunch in a delightful pastry. Bakers can create this elegant dessert with simple ingredients and basic baking techniques. Mediterranean flavors invite you to savor each delicious slice.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2.5–3 cups (315-375g) all-purpose or bread flour
- 1 cup (110g) raspberries
- 0.5 cup (115g) vegan butter, room temperature
- 0.5 cup (50g) granulated sugar
- 0.5 cup (165ml) dairy-free milk, warm
- 3 tbsps (40g) granulated or coconut sugar
- 0.5 cup roughly chopped vegan chocolate
- 0.25 cup raisins
- 0.25 cup pistachios
- 1 tbsp (10g) instant dry yeast
- 2 tbsps (30g) water
- 2 tbsps (14g) cornstarch
- 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp ground nutmeg
- 0.25 tsp ground ginger
- Squeeze of lemon juice (optional)
- Dash of water
- Pinch of salt (if using unsalted butter)
Instructions
- Compote Creation: Simmer raspberries with sugar, cornstarch, water, and lemon juice in a saucepan until the mixture transforms into a thick, glossy jam, then cool completely to intensify flavors.
- Dough Preparation: Combine ingredients in a mixing bowl, kneading until the dough becomes silky and elastic, then let it proof in a warm spot until it doubles in volume.
- Layering and Shaping: Roll the risen dough into a rectangular shape, spread the cooled raspberry jam evenly, leaving a small border. Roll tightly into a log, slice lengthwise, and twist the halves together to create an intricate braided wreath.
- Proofing and Baking: Allow the shaped bread to rise again until puffy, then preheat the oven and bake until golden brown and fragrant, ensuring the internal temperature indicates complete cooking.
- Finishing Touches: Transfer the baked bread to a cooling rack, drizzle with a delicate sugar glaze, and generously sprinkle chopped pistachios across the surface for a crunchy garnish. Serve at room temperature to showcase its vibrant layers and colors.
Notes
- Jam Temperature Matters: Cool the raspberry compote completely to prevent soggy dough and ensure clean, defined swirl patterns.
- Kneading Technique: Develop gluten by kneading dough until smooth and elastic, which creates a light, airy bread texture.
- Proofing Precision: Let dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot to help yeast activate and bread achieve optimal volume.
- Cutting Trick: Use a sharp knife or bench scraper when slicing the dough log to maintain clean, even layers and prevent squishing the delicate filling.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Breakfast, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 0mg