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- 300 g Flour
- ½ tsp Salt
- ½ tsp Instant Yeast
- 2 tbsp Sugar
- 175 g Water
Measure the flour into a bowl. Add the yeast, salt and sugar. Pour in the water and mix with a wooden spoon until a sticky dough starts to come together.
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Transfer onto a clean and floured work surface. Knead for 8-10 min. until the dough gets smooth and elastic.
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- 5 drops milk (for coating)
- 1 tbsp oil (for greasing)
Lightly grease the bowl and transfer the dough back into it. The oil should slightly coat all over the dough. Blend the remaining oil with 4-5 drops of milk and set aside.
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Cover the bowl with a damp kitchen towel and let rise until doubled, about 3-4 hours, depending on the temperature of your kitchen.
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Transfer the dough onto a clean and floured working surface, then knead for 4-5 times.
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Roll out the dough into a rectangle. Spread the jam all over, then roll the dough over onto a long cylinder.
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Cut vertically onto two parts, as you do with babka. Twist them together, then put it onto a parchment paper and into a loaf pan. Cover again with the towel and let rise for 45 more min. Heat the oven to 180 C.
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Brush the top with the milk-oil mixture. Bake for 35-40 min. until golden on top ad sounds hollow when tapped at the bottom.
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Let cool completely onto a rack before slicing. Enjoy as a ready-made breakfast with some nut butter, a pile of fruits and a cup of coffee!