- Ingredients
- Here’s everything you’ll need to make this festive treat:
- For the Dough:
- 4 cups 500 g all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup 50 g granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 packet 7 g instant yeast
- 3/4 cup 180 ml warm milk (about 110°F / 43°C)
- 2 large eggs room temperature
- 1/2 cup 115 g unsalted butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- For the Filling:
- 1/2 cup 100 g mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, chopped apricots, or candied orange peel)
- 1/4 cup 40 g chopped nuts (almonds or pecans)
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- Zest of 1 orange
- Brushing & Topping:
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon milk (for brushing)
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar for dusting
- Optional: sliced almonds or pearl sugar for decoration
Required Kitchen Tools
You won’t need any fancy equipment—just a few basics:
Large mixing bowl
Whisk and wooden spoon
Measuring cups and spoons
Stand mixer with dough hook (optional but helpful)
Baking sheet or loaf pan
Parchment paper
Pastry brush
Cooling rack
