Dough:
1) 1 t sugar
2) 1/4 c lukewarm water (see note below)
3) 1 pkg or 2 1/4 t active dry yeast
4) 1/4 c milk, at room temp
5) 1 t vanilla extract
6) 1/2 t grated lemon rind
7) 1/4 c sugar
8) 1/2 t salt
9) 3 egg yolks
10) 2 c all purpose flour
11) 4 T butter, soft
Dissolve 1) & 3) in 2). Stand 5 minutes till doubled in volume.
Mix yeast with 4) to 8) in electric mixer.
Add 9) one at a time.
Beat in 10) 1/2 c at a time.
Beat 11) in 1 T at a time.
Knead 10 min.
Place in greased bowl and let rise 1 hour or till doubled.
Filling:
12) 4 T butter, soft
13) 1/4 c sugar
14) 1 egg yolk, lightly beaten
15) 1/2 c finely ground almonds
16) 1 t grated orange rind
17) 1/2 c raisins
18) 1/2 t vanilla extract
Cream 12) & 13) Beat in 14) then rest, blend well.
Knead dough again for a minute.
Roll into rectangle 9 x 13 inches and 1/4 inch thick.
Spread filling over leaving 3/4 inch border at edges.
Start at long side and roll up like a jelly roll.
Place seam-side down on parchment covered baking sheet.
Brush top and sides with 1 egg beaten with 1T milk.
Let rise in warm place 45 min to 1 hour.
Brush again with egg/milk mix.
Oven 350. Bake 40 to 45 min till light golden brown.
💜 From The Original Woodward's cookbook - "Cooking with Mona"
