- Why didn't the dough rise?
- The yeast might have been old, or the milk too hot (killing the yeast), or the room too cold.
Soft marzipan swirl loaf
Making yeast dough is the art of patience: yeast needs time and warmth to make the dough airy and spongy. The richness of the marzipan weighs down the dough, so proper kneading and proving are especially important so the end result isn't dense.
Ingredients
500
g
Plain flour
80
g
Caster sugar
25
g
Fresh yeast
250
ml
Milk (tepid)
80
g
Butter (melted)
2
whole
Eggs
1
pinch
Salt
200
g
Marzipan paste
1
whole
Egg (for glazing)
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Equipment Needed
- Large bowl
- Tea towel
- Rolling pin
- Baking tin
- Grater
Allergen Information
Cereals containing gluten
Milk
Eggs
Nuts (Almonds)
Instructions
1
✓
Activate the yeast in the sugary tepid milk for 10 minutes.
Tip: If the top is frothy, the yeast is active and working.
2
✓
Sift the flour into a bowl, stir in the salt. Add the eggs, butter and yeasty milk. Knead until smooth.
Tip: Kneading develops the gluten network which holds the gas bubbles created during proving.
3
✓
Cover and prove in a warm place for 1 hour (until doubled in size).
Tip: A draught-free, lukewarm place is best for yeast growth.
4
✓
Roll out into a rectangle, grate the marzipan over it, and roll up. Place on a baking tray and prove for another 30 minutes.
Tip: The second prove (resting) is essential for the dough to relax again after shaping.
5
✓
Brush with beaten egg and bake at 180°C (160°C Fan) for 30-35 minutes.
Tip: The egg gives a nice shine, and steam (if you put a little water in the bottom of the oven) helps it rise.
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Ingredients
- 500 g Plain flour
- 80 g Caster sugar
- 25 g Fresh yeast
- 250 ml Milk (tepid)
- 80 g Butter (melted)
- 2 whole Eggs
- 1 pinch Salt
- 200 g Marzipan paste
- 1 whole Egg (for glazing)