Sweet plum bread

Step 1/ 6

• 7 g fresh yeast
• 45⅞ ml lukewarm water
• ⅛ tsp sugar
• 103⅓ g flour

• kitchen towel
• liquid measuring cup
• large bowl

Dissolve yeast in water with part of the sugar. Put flour in a bowl, make a well in the center, and carefully pour in the yeast mixture. Mix to combine. Cover and let the dough rest in a warm place for approx. 15 min.

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• 11⅔ g margarine
• 10⅞ g sugar
• ⅛ tsp salt

• stand mixer with dough hook

Add margarine, remaining sugar and salt, and knead the dough until smooth. Set aside for approx. 30 min. more.

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• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• rolling pin

Knead the dough thoroughly once more, then roll it out on parchment paper into a rectangle. Transfer to a baking sheet and let it rest for another 15 min.

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• 41⅔ g plum jam
• sliced almonds (optional)

• oven

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F. Cover the dough with plum jam. Then, sprinkle with sliced almonds (optional) and roll up from the long side, placing it seam side down on the baking sheet.

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• ⅛ egg yolk

• pastry brush
• small bowl

Brush with a beaten egg yolk. Bake in the oven at 180°C/350°F on the middle rack for approx. 40 min.

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Set plum bread aside to cool, then serve.

Enjoy your meal!