Friday, March 29, 2013

Raspberry Almond Twists

I am always up for making homemade breads.  But I also like to make them a little special.  I saw a recipe that looked great and I wanted to try it.  But I love the depth of flavor you get from using active dry yeast with more chances to rise your dough, and I don't often if ever used store bought filling.  So this is what I came up with.  My husband tore through these! I hope you like them too.



Raspberry Almond Twists

Dough:
4 cups all purpose flour
2-2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Raspberry Filling:
6 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 + 2 Tbsp water
1 1/2 Tbsp Raspberry jello powder
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup frozen/fresh raspberries

Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract

In a large mixing bowl or Kitchen Aid combine 2 cups all purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt.  


In a small saucepan heat milk and butter until 120 F.  


The butter should just be completely melted. 


Gradually add the liquid to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for 1 minute. 


Add eggs and beat the mixture for 3 minutes on medium speed.  



Add the remaining 2 cups of all purpose flour and mix until incorporated.  


 Then 1/2 cup at a time add enough of the remaining bread flour to make a soft dough.  


Knead on low (2) for 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.  


Grease a large glass or plastic bowl with shortening form the dough into a ball, cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour.


To make the filling combine the sugar and cornstarch in a heavy bottom saucepan.  Add the water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.  


 Over medium-medium high heat stir the mixture with a whisk until it is thick and transparent.  


Remove from the burner.  Add the jello powder, stir and return to the burner.  


Allow to bubble for a full minute.  Then remove the pan from the stove, and turn off the burner.  Add the lemon juice.  Stir.  Then add the berries.  





If you use frozen the filling will be ready to use immediately.  If using fresh berries allow the filling to cool completely before use.

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.  Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll 1 of the dough pieces into a 12" square.  


Spread about 1/2 of the filling over half of the dough, leaving a 1/2" border around it's perimeter.  


Fold the top half of the square down over the filling and press the edges to seal.  


 Using a pizza cutter, cut into 1" strips.  


Twist the strips and place on a baking sheet that is sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.  Repeat with the other piece of dough.  


Cover and let the twists rise until double.  About an hour.  Meanwhile Preheat oven to 350 F.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack.


To make the frosting.  Combine the powdered sugar and extracts.  Add 1 Tbsp of the milk and stir.  Add more milk a tsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency.  


After the twists have cooled about 15 minutes.  Drizzle the frosting over the top and let set.




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Raspberry Almond Twists


Dough:
4 cups all purpose flour
2-2 1/2 cups bread flour
1 Tbsp + 1 tsp Active Dry Yeast
3/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
1 3/4 cup milk
1/4 cup butter
3 eggs, lightly beaten

Raspberry Filling:
6 Tbsp sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp cornstarch
1/2 + 2 Tbsp water
1 1/2 Tbsp Raspberry jello powder
1 1/2 tsp fresh lemon juice
1 cup frozen/fresh raspberries

Frosting:
1 cup powdered sugar
1-2 Tbsp milk
1/4 tsp vanilla
1/4 tsp almond extract

In a large mixing bowl or Kitchen Aid combine 2 cups all purpose flour, yeast, sugar, and salt. In a small saucepan heat milk and butter until 120 F.  The butter should just be completely melted. Gradually add the liquid to the flour mixture and beat on medium speed for 1 minute.

Add eggs and beat the mixture for 3 minutes on medium speed.  Add the remaining 2 cups of all purpose flour and mix until incorporated.  Then 1/2 cup at a time add enough of the remaining bread flour to make a soft dough.  Knead on low (2) for 4 minutes until the dough is smooth and elastic.  Grease a large glass or plastic bowl with shortening form the dough into a ball, cover with a cloth and allow to rise for 1 hour.

To make the filling combine the sugar and cornstarch in a heavy bottom saucepan.  Add the water and stir until the sugar is dissolved.  Over medium-medium high heat stir the mixture with a whisk until it is thick and transparent.  Remove from the burner.  Add the jello powder, stir and return to the burner.  Allow to bubble for a full minute.  Then remove the pan from the stove, and turn off the burner.  Add the lemon juice.  Stir.  Then add the berries.  If you use frozen the filling will be ready to use immediately.  If using fresh berries allow the filling to cool completely before use.

Divide the dough into 2 equal portions.  Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll 1 of the dough pieces into a 12" square.  Spread about 1/2 of the filling over half of the dough, leaving a 1/2" border around it's perimeter.  Fold the top half of the square down over the filling and press the edges to seal.  Using a pizza cutter, cut into 1" strips.  Twist the strips and place on a baking sheet that is sprayed with non-stick cooking spray or lined with parchment paper.  Repeat with the other piece of dough.  Cover and let the twists rise until double.  About an hour.  Meanwhile Preheat oven to 350 F.  Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove to a cooling rack.

To make the frosting.  Combine the powdered sugar and extracts.  Add 1 Tbsp of the milk and stir.  Add more milk a tsp at a time until you reach your desired consistency.  After the twists have cooled about 15 minutes.  Drizzle the frosting over the top and let set.


Makes 24 Twists.

Adapted from Raspberry Twists @ BreadWorld.com

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I love these--pinned!
1 reply · active 626 weeks ago
Raspberries and bread - two of my favorite things! These look so good. Can you make the dough ahead of time and refrigerate until you're ready to bake them? I love eating this kind of stuff in the morning, but it takes so much time! Thank you so much for the recipe.
3 replies · active 625 weeks ago
These look devine. I actually need to sit down and write down or type out the recipes that I have. Matter of fact I'll put them in my email now. Thanks for this good idea. Happy cooking.
1 reply · active 626 weeks ago
Oh, these raspberry twists are so pretty and festive:)I love them! Thank you for joining us this month at #TwelveLoaves:)
1 reply · active 626 weeks ago
These sound amazing!
1 reply · active 626 weeks ago
These look super yummy! My husband will tear through these too :) Thank you!
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Oh wow....these look AMAZING!! I'm sure they are the perfect start to a morning - thanks for sharing!
Cathy @ lemon Tree Dwelling
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Oh my! These look so amazing...I can hardly wait to try them. Thanks for the amazing recipe! Christina
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Those look amazing!!! I can't wait to try them :) Lisa
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
There is something very special about making yeast dough. I love the smell and I love kneading the dough also. It is like a little magic when you see the completed product!

Thank you for sharing this wonderful recipe to the In and Out of the Kitchen Link Party. I look forward to seeing what you bring next week.

Cynthia at http://FeedingBIg.com
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
These look wonderful. I found you rediscovering lost arts from our mother. Following you now on facebook, google +, pinterest, twitter and bloglovin.
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
I loooooooooooove working with yeast, and I LOVE raspberry
These look simply wonderful and super delicious.
I just don't think I'd be able to stop eating these :)
Pinned
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Hi Krista, very interesting recipe. It look really inviting and awesome. Thanks for sharing this delicious recipe.

Have a nice week ahead,regards.
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
These look wonderful!
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
These look really delicious! So glad I found them on the Wow me Wed. link party. Pinning now! Happy Wednesday!

Kristy @ www.3peppers-recipes.com
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Yum!! These looks sooo good! Perfect for a brunch!
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Oh my...I love raspberries and almonds- the combination is amazing! I can't wait to try these!!!
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
Oh my!!! Those look amazing!! :)
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
These look amazing! Pretty sure my husband would love me forever if I made these for him! I'll be featuring this on my blog tomorrow!
http://www.sumossweetstuff.com

Thanks for linking up!
Sumo:)
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
These look delicious! I love raspberries and almonds, so I'm sure they are yummy! I'm gonna have to pin this!
1 reply · active 625 weeks ago
These look amazing. There is nothing better then homemade bread!
1 reply · active 624 weeks ago
Such an amazing dessert and tutorial. Featuring you tomorrow on my blog and Facebook.
XOXO
1 reply · active 624 weeks ago
Thank you for sharing @ Tell Me Tuesdays! These Thank you for sharing @ Tell Me Tuesdays! These look so good! I am featuring you this Tuesday:) Tori
1 reply · active 624 weeks ago
OH my!! These look amazing. I LOVE yeast bread and this sounds amazing! I've gotta try it! Yummy :)
Thanks so much for sharing on Two Cup Tuesday at Pint Sized Baker. I've Pinned this!
1 reply · active 624 weeks ago
Looks scrumptious! Love your recipe :-) Thank you for sharing at our ALL MY BLOGGY FRIENDS party !
1 reply · active 624 weeks ago

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