Raisin Swirl Pastry

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry
• ½ cup raisins
• ¼ cup brown sugar
• 2 tbsp butter
• 1 tsp cinnamon
• 1 large egg
• ½ cup powdered sugar
• 1 tbsp milk

Instructions

1. 1

   Thaw the 1 sheet puff pastry according to package directions, usually 30-40 minutes at room temperature, until it unfolds easily without cracking.

2. 2

   In a small bowl, mix 0.5 cup raisins, 0.25 cup brown sugar, and 1 tsp cinnamon. Melt 2 tbsp butter and brush it over the pastry sheet.

3. 3

   Sprinkle the raisin mixture evenly over the buttered pastry, leaving a 1-inch border at the far edge. Press the raisins gently into the dough.

4. 4

   Roll the pastry tightly from the near edge to the far edge, like a jelly roll. Pinch the seam to seal, then place seam-side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment.

5. 5

   Beat 1 large egg with 1 tbsp water and brush the egg wash over the entire roll. Chill in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm up the dough.

6. 6

   Preheat oven to 400°F. Slice the chilled roll into 8 equal rounds, about 1 inch thick, and place them cut-side up on the baking sheet, spacing 2 inches apart.

7. 7

   Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffed. While warm, whisk 0.5 cup powdered sugar with 1 tbsp milk and drizzle over the pastries. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Tools you’ll need

• baking sheet
• parchment paper
• rolling pin
• pastry brush
• small bowl
• knife

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